Section 1. Introduction - ID Tech VERSAKEY Manual

Section 1
INTRODUCTION
The ID TECH VersaKey is a full-sized, full-function keyboard with the
standard enhanced layout. The 104/109-keys layout provides separate keys
for the numerical pad, control, and function keys. The VersaKey has Type-
matic keyboard operation with a good tactual feel. Included is a reader for
MagStripe cards. There are four LEDs to indicate keyboard function status.
Many country specifi c keyboard layouts are available.
The VersaKey features a full function MagStripe Reader for input of mag-
netic stripe card data. The MagStripe reader data output is versatile; the
output is confi gurable to provide the card data in the format required by the
application. The reader operation is like typing the MagStripe data from the
keyboard. Track confi gurations are available for reading tracks 1 & 2 or all 3
tracks on ISO 7811 compliant cards. The reader & keyboard share a common
communications output.
The VersaKey magnetic card reader has full data editing capabilities. The
reader is fully programmable using a Confi guration Utility Software available
at the ID TECH website (http://www.idtechproducts.com). The data can be
formatted with preamble & postamble (a.k.a. prefi x and suffi x). Terminator
characters can be added to match the format expected by the host application.
In addition, complex data editing routines can be stored in the reader that
further modifi es the data before it is output to the host.
The VersaKey provides a USB (keyboard) or PS/2 communication output.
This output is conveniently shared between the keyboard and the MagStripe
reader. For the USB model, a two-port USB Hub is included and can be used
for Scanners or PIN pads. Plug 'n Play operation is standard.
Both the keyboard and the reader are industry proven. The keyboard pro-
vides more than 20,000,000 key operations; the reader has an operational
life greater than 1,000,000 swipes. The VersaKey meets FCC Class B & CE
regulatory requirements. ESD immunity is greater than 15KV with no dam-
age to the circuits.
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