IBC DCX Series User Manual page 2

INTRODUCTION
The DCX readers are stand-alone data collection readers which
are available in fixed-mount and portable versions.
Major features of the DCX products include:
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4 million bytes of non-volatile flash storage for sav-
ing transactional data.
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Time and Date stamping for all transactions.
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RS232 or USB serial port for uploading data on
portable units.
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RS232, RS422, USB, or TCP / IP serial port for
uploading data on fixed units.
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Easily programmed using serial commands or
Ibc's utility software.
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Red and Green status leds.
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"J" series reader emulation.
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Programmable reader identifiers which can be
included in each data transaction record.
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Available with barcode, magstripe, proximity, iclass,
mifare, indala, and piv-II reading.
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Supports reading of Kronos and CAC / USID cards.
The DCX readers contain 4MB of memory in which data transac-
tions are stored. Every time a supported card is read, the data
read from the card is stored into the memory, along with an op-
tional date/time stamp, and two optional reader identifiers. Data is
stored in a circular buffer.
The reader can be programmed to accept specific barcode sym-
bologies, magstripe tracks, or prox formats. Data can be masked
before saving. Proximity cards are supported up to 64 bits.
DCX Series User's Guide
Version 2.11 Rev. 0 13 August 2013
There are four models of readers in the
DCX Series:
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Smart Slot DCX (barcode)
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Smart Mag DCX (magstripe)
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Magbar DCX (barcode and mag)
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Smart Prox DCX (Prox, IClass, PIV, with optional
barcode)
The Smart Slot DCX reader supports barcode reading only. The
Smart Mag DCX supports magnetic stripe reading only. The
Magbar DCX supports barcode and magnetic stripe reading. The
Smart Prox DCX supports either proximity, iclass, piv-II, or mifare
reading, with optional barcode and/or magstripe reading.
DCX readers are available as fixed-mount readers, or as portable
readers.
Fixed mount readers are available with wire exits on the side or
underneath, and can be mounted to a wall or tabletop. Available
interfaces with fixed mount versions are RS232. RS422, usb, or
Tcp/ip. Tcp/ip readers can be POE.
Portable readers are available with an internal 9 volt battery com-
partment (order suffix I), a power jack on the side of the reader
for connecting an ac adapter or battery (order suffix J), or with
both (order suffix A). The available interfaces with portable units
are RS232 and USB.
For applications where the readers will be used to collect data at
stationary points (time and attendance, trade show lead gather-
ing, training class attendance), where ac power is available, the
model with side jacks is the preferable model as an ac adaptor
can be used to power the reader and the reader can be mounted
tabletop. If ac power is unavailable for any short period of time,
a 9-volt battery may also be used using a special 9-volt adaptor
cable offered by IBC.
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