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We want to help you get the best result from your Inepro Back Office Suite. This manual contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully. Due to continuous product improvements this manual is subject to changes without notice.
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In no event shall the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this document. Version 3.0.3 created: October 2014 in Nieuw-Vennep. Publisher Inepro B.V. Managing Editor K. de Graaf Technical Editors P. Blom R.
Table of Contents Introduction Inepro USB Reader Component List Operation Inepro Card Reader Tools Change the Configuration of the reader ..................12 Inepro Reader Software ..................15 Default card Read out ..................19 Concept Summery ..................21 Software Test Hardware Test...
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This device is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive. End of life directives Inepro is paying a lot of attention to environmentally-friendly production. Your new device contain materials which can be recycled and reused. At the end of its life specialised companies can dismantle the discarded device to recycle the reusable materials and to minimise the amount of materials to be disposed of.
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At the connection procedure the software version of the Inepro USB Card Reader is send to the host device. Supported Proximity Card Technologies USB Communication The Inepro USB card readers supports the USB 2.0 protocol as a Human Interface Device (HID) Version 3.0.3...
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Inepro USB Reader Component List Inepro USB Card Reader Component List The Inepro USB card reader comes in four version, the desktop and the MFP version in the colours grey and red. The MFP version is meant to be mounted on the side of an MFP machine, the desktop version for use on a flat service or installment inside the MFP.
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§ 1x Serial Stickers (P551360) § 2x Cable Duct (PS8650) Inepro MFP USB Card Reader (Grey) Kit Content 276000 (or Red 276002) The Inepro MFP USB Card Reader Kit consist of the following items: USB Card Reader (Desktop & MFP)
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Inepro USB Reader Component List 2. MFP USB Card Reader Kit § 1x Multi ISO Reader MFP (Grey 276000, Red 276002) § 2x Cable Duct (PS8650) § 1x Manual Leaflet (P551211) § 1x Serial Stickers (P551360) § 1x Bottom Inlay Mounting Cover (Grey PS08818, Red PS08813) §...
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Connect the reader to a free USB port. Inner operation of the Inepro USB reader The card number that is read by the Inepro USB Card Reader is a hex decimal format. This hex decimal number is divided into two and after that the keyboard representation code of the number shall be send by the USB interface controller.
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ID and to create and store custom configuration files. The Inepro Reader Update Tool is used to update to Inepro reader with new firmware or another or new configuration file. Inepro Reader Update Tool With this tool it is possible to upgrade the reader firmware and to program a custom created config file.
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Inepro Reader Software Tool With this software card information can be read out, and custom configuration files can be stored. HID or HID? When working with card reader the term 'HID' will emerge, so what does it mean? Well, the complex issue with this question is, that there are two concepts that both are called 'HID' and both are related to the card reader.
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Prequisites: § No prequisites required 1. Open the shortcut to the Inepro Reader Update tool. On the bottom of the tool the status of the reader is shown (in this image: 'Inepro reader detected: multiiso 31.0.977 (config hidraw)').
2. Connect the USB connector to a free USB port on your PC Shortly after that, the status 'Inepro reader removed', should change to 'Inepro reader detected' and will show the type of the reader and which firmware and config file is loaded on the reader.
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Inepro Card Reader Tools 5. To set the reader in program mode click on “Switch to program mode” in the Reader mode block. 6. To verify that the reader is in program mode the 3 led’s on front of the reader will blink continuously.
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<Enter> when removing the Card Inepro Reader Software With the Inepro Reader software it is possible to read out the RFID technology of the card as well as all the RAW details. These details can be stored, typically to export to third party software/databases.
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Inepro Card Reader Tools Field Value Description Default § Standard conversion from Decimal to Hexadecimal § Default § Paired reversed conversion from Byte order Default § Reversed Decimal to Hexadecimal ('ABCDEF' -> 'EFCDAB') § Automatic § 4 char. § Automatic §...
§ HID Raw § HID Raw is communication without a (without driver, so the software which is used driver) will need an internal driver. The Inepro USB interface type § CDC ACM Reader tool uses this type of (Virtual communication.
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Inepro Card Reader Tools Card technologies Icon Description By the reader accepted card technologies can be switched on or off. When a card is presented to the reader this card type is automatically switched on. This configuration can be found under the edit button: After changing 1 or more settings a complete configuration list is shown in the configuration box.
Default card Read out Default card Read out By default the card reader is programmed to show a full output of a card via the HID protocol. All available card types will be recognized by the reader. With this configuration the card type ID can be determined and the card ID will be shown.
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1. Make sure the USB connector attached to the card reader is connected to a free USB port on the PC 2. Open a blank Word document, notepad or the Inepro reader 3. Present a card (13,65MHz or 125 kHz can be used) to the...
< Card removed Concept Summery Concept Description IneproReaderSoftware.r To communicate with the Inepro Reader Software via the 'HID Raw' eaderconfig communication protocol Classic output The output of the reader will only show the hexadecimal card ID Full output The output of the reader will show the cardtype ID, decimal card ID and the hexadecimal Card ID USB Card Reader (Desktop &...
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Once finished it is possible to store the created settings in a special config file which can be programmed via the Inepro Omni ISO Reader Program tool. For more information regarding this Reader and Configuration tool please consult the user manual.
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Software Test Test with Windows Device Management: 1. On a PC or laptop without Inepro Test Tool you can also check the version that is in the Inepro USB Card Reader. 2. Connect the Inepro USB Card Reader to the PC or laptop.
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Quick-Test with the Windows Calculator: 1. Connect to Inepro USB Card Reader to the USB PC or laptop. 2. Start the Calculator application on Windows, set de calculator under 'View' in on 'Scientific'. 3. Set the number system to hex decimal ('Hex').
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Physical test Inepro USB card reader 1. Remove the top cover of the USB controller 2. Connect the Inepro USB Card Reader to the USB port of a computer. 3. Check the indicator LED's to see if the board is operating as it should.
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