Usb Only Mode - Function And Specification; Communication Interface Priorities; Lid Open Detection - IDENTEC SOLUTIONS iPOINT Si Hardware User Manual

iPOINT – Hardware User Manual | 18.06.2020
2.4 USB Only mode – Function and specification
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The iPOINT Device can be used with a single connection over the Mini USB port.
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During this operation, 5V is supplied and powers the device.
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This can be a fast way to access the device in the field for configuration purposes.
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The device can also be fully functional in USB mode, using a low-power, short range LF driver
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TBD: Enter config/debugging info
2.5

Communication Interface Priorities

The priorities for the wired connections will be:
1. USB: Highest priority. A connection over USB will terminate all other existing connections
2. Ethernet: A connection via Ethernet (PoE interface) will terminate all serial connections
3. Serial: RS422 Serial connections
When a higher priority connection is disconnected, bus access is released to the next priority connection.
2.6

Lid Open Detection

There is a feature in the iPOINT where automatic detection of the housing being opened can be communicated to
the Host system. This can be used as a safety feature or as a tamper alert.
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