ID Tech VersaKey IDKA-2331 Quick Start Manual

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment gen- erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interfer- ence to radio communications. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CANADIAN DOC STATEMENT This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana- dian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de las classe B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministère des Communications du Canada. CE STANDARDS Testing for compliance to CE requirements was performed by an independent laboratory. The unit under test was found compliant to B.

of invoice that this product is in good working order and free from defects in mate- rial and workmanship under normal use and service. ID TECH’s obligation under this warranty is limited to, at its option, replacing, repairing, or giving credit for any product which has, within the warranty period, been returned to the factory of origin, transportation charges and insurance prepaid, and which is, after examination, disclosed to ID TECH’s satisfaction to be thus defective. The expense of removal and reinstallation of any item or items of equipment is not included in this warranty. No person, fi rm, or corporation is authorized to assume for ID TECH any other liabilities in connection with the sales of any product. In no event shall ID TECH be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages to purchaser or any third party caused by any defective item of equipment, whether that defect is warranted against or not. Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for defective equipment, which does not conform to the requirements of sales, is to have such equipment replaced or repaired by ID TECH. For limited warranty service during the warranty period, please contact ID TECH to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number & instructions for returning the product. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT- ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN THOSE HEREIN STATED. THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD AS IS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ID TECH BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS BASED UPON BREACH OF EX- PRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NEGLIGENCE OF ANY OTHER DAM- AGES WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL OR FOR ANY EXPENSE INCURRED BY REASON OF THE USE OR MISUSE, SALE OR FABRICATIONS OF PRODUCTS WHICH DO NOT CON- FORM TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT. The information contained herein is provided to the user as a convenience. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, ID TECH is not responsible for dam- ages that might occur because of errors or omissions, including any loss of profi t or other commercial damage, nor for any infringements or patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. The specifi cations described herein were current at the time of publication, but are subject to change at any time without prior notice. ©2006 International Technologies & Systems Corporation. The information contained herein is provided to the user as a convenience. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, ID TECH is not responsible for damages that might occur because of errors or omissions, including any loss of profi t or other commercial damage. The specifi cations described herein were current at the time of publication, but are subject to change at any time without prior notice. ID TECH is a registered trademark of International Technologies & Systems Cor- poration. VersaKey and Value through Innovation are trademarks of International Technologies & Systems Corporation.

Section 1. Introduction 1 Section 2. Installation & Operation 2 Section 3. Reader Confi guration 3 Section 4. Specifi cation Keyboard 4 Section 5. Specifi cation Reader 5 Section 6. Trouble Shooting 6 Appendix A. Magnetic Stripe Default Settings 7 Appendix B. Connector Pin Assignments 7 Appendix C. Magnetic Stripe Data Output Format 8 Appendix D. Keyboard Layout 9

security applications. Two sires are available, compact and full size. The VersaKey Compact is in compact 14” x 7” form factor, full-function keyboard with 103 key layout. The full-size keyboard is a standard 18.5” x 8” form factor. The VersaKey has Typematic keyboard operation with a good tac- tual 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. VersaKey product with a PS/2 communication cable always sends keyboard and MagStripe data in scan code format. VersaKey product with a USB com- munication cable always sends keyboard data in scan codes format. More- over, many VersaKey USB models send MagStripe data in scan code format (as though the data came from keystrokes); however, there is a second option where some VersaKey models communicate MagStripe data in ASCII charac- ters through the USB cable. In this second option, MagStripe data is sent as USB-HID or USB-CDC device class interface (not in USB-keyboard scan code format). The purpose of this second option is separation of MagStripe data from keyboard data. This allows the VersaKey to serve separate & different keyboard and Mag- Stripe applications in the same PC. The VersaKey Model number defi nes the communication variations. See ID TECH User Manual 80074503-001 for additional information using separate USB interfaces. 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 arranges 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. The VersaKey Standard full sized comes two-port USB hub that can be used for scanners or PIN pads. VersaKey Keyboard is compatible with Windows 98, 2000, XP, & Vista operating systems 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.

The VersaKey keyboard always has a single communication cable equipped with either a USB or a PS/2 cable connection. Both the keyboard scan codes and reader data are always transmitted through this single communication cable. Computers typically have only one PS/2 (standard keyboard connec- tion); this connection must be used for the PS/2 confi gured VersaKey. The computer may have several USB connection ports; any of these ports can be used to connect the USB keyboard. To install the VersaKey, close any open applications and Shut Down the com- puter. Determine the VersaKey connection type and locate the appropriate connection receptacle on the computer. Securely install the cable connector into the computer receptacle. Re-start the computer. When the VersaKey is powered, it performs a self test and initiation sequence with the computer. During the self test the MagStripe reader will beep. The keyboard power LED will light to indicate power is applied. The LEDs will show the status of the Scroll Lock, Num Lock, & Caps Lock functions. Test the keyboard with normal use in a text editor like Word. Also, test the reader. For readers with a PS/2 or USB-Keyboard type com- munication interface, MagStripe data is transmitted such that the card data appears to be coming directly from the keyboard. This makes the reader a pseudo-keyboard data source and transparent to the keyboard PC application software. For VersaKey keyboards with a USB interface, the reader may not use a USB-keyboard type interface. In this case, MagStripe data is sent to the PC’s MagStripe application in an ASCII character format instead of in keyboard scan code format. (See the Introduction Section for more information on the reader communications types.) Test the reader by swiping a magnetic stripe card through the reader slot. The magnetic stripe must be facing toward the front of the keyboard. A beep will also sound to indicate a good read on each magnetic track, as appropriate. If three tracks are available on the reader and all have been read successfully, the reader will beep three times. Readers with a non-keyboard type of com- munication interface must be tested using the PC’s MagStripe application software; otherwise, for readers with a keyboard (scan code) output, the card data is seen on the text editor as when testing the keyboard.

reader. The stripe data has a fi xed format defi ned by the ISO standards. The ISO fi xed format is not always convenient or useful for card reading applica- tions. The solution is for the card reader to decode the stripe data and then arrange the data into useful format and content. The VersaKey Reader is an intelligent magnetic stripe reader that decodes, verifi es, and transmits stripe data. The reader also provides a convenient formatting and content editing capability for transmitted data. The MagStripe data can be edited and arranged by the reader; characters can be added to the formatted data. The added characters form either a prefi x or a suffi x to the formatted MagStripe data. To support the reader’s formatting capability, ID TECH provides an easy to use confi guration utility, Magswipe Software. Confi guration settings can also enable the reader to work with the host system communication port settings; data transmission intervals or data rates for example. Magswipe Software supports the Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista operating systems. When readers are confi gured appropriately to an application and computer, these confi guration settings are stored in the reader’s non-volatile memory (they are not affected by the cycling of power). DEFAULT SETTINGS The reader is shipped from the factory with the default settings already programmed. See Appendix A. The reader has been factory programmed with the least restricted settings, thus making the reader ready to read most standard format magnetic stripe cards. 3

Operating Force 50 ± 7g Keyboard Housing Color Black Size Full Size: 469.9 mm (L) x 203.9 mm (W) x 42.8 mm (H) 18.5 inch (L) x 8.03 inch (W) x 1.69 inch (H) Compact: 358.8mm (L) x 177.8mm (W) x 40.0mm (H) 14.1 inch (L) x 7.0 inch (W) x 1.6 inch (H) Material ABS Cable Information Jacket Material PVC jacket with Aluminum Shielding Length 1.5 M (5ft.) Overall PC Connector PS/2 or USB Drop 610 mm (24”) Drop: 1 corner, 2-sidelines, 3-sides Vibration 60 Hz/sec 3 mm amplitude X,Y,Z each axis at 2 hours Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to 40°C (- 4°F to 104°F) ELECTRICAL Power Requirement +5.0 VDC ±10%, 60ma Max Industry Requirements FCC class B and CE RELIABILITY Operating Life 20,000,000 keystrokes ESD Immunity 0KV to 8 kV min, without data loss. 8KV to 15 kV min, will function after reset MTBF More than 60,000 power on hours

Track 1 & 2 or Track 1, 2 & 3 Compatibility ISO 7810 and 7811-1 through -6 cards. Reads AAMVA driver license cards. Communications Decoded track data sent through Keyboard communications cable. Output data formatting Default card data output format or customized data output format is programmable through PC confi guration utility. See Appendix A for default settings. Operating Life 1,000,000 card swipes Card speed range 3 to 60 IPS (Inches Per Second) Audio beeper Indicates error free card data reading

The reader is shipped from the factory with the default settings already programmed. See Appendix A for the Default Settings. The default settings can be customer modifi ed by using the MagSwipe Confi guration Utility. See Section 3. The reader does not output data. The reader will beep when power is applied to the VersaKey. The reader will also beep for each track correctly read from a magnetic stripe. Use a known good credit card to test the reader operation. Insure that a text input application (such as Windows Notepad) is open and selected during the test. The keyboard does not function with the computer. If the power indicator LED is off, the keyboard may not be fully connected to the computer. Check the connections. Check that the computer power is on. If the power indicator LED is on and the VersaKey is a USB type, the driver may not be loaded properly on the computer. Check the Device Manager in Hardware Properties of the computer. The driver is a standard windows driver for operating systems Windows 98SE and later. 6

Function Default Value Beep Volume High Inter-Character Delay 2 ms Track Selection Any Track Data Output Format ID TECH Format (See Appendix C) Track Separator See Appendix C MSR Reading Enable Decoding Method Decoding in Both Directions Terminator ID ENTER Polling Interval 1 ms (USB) 7 Function Default Value Beep Volume High Inter-Character Delay 2 ms Track Selection Any Track Data Output Format ID TECH Format (See Appendix C) Track Separator See Appendix C MSR Reading Enable Decoding Method Decoding in Both Directions Terminator ID ENTER Polling Interval 1 ms (USB) Appendix B CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS PS/2 Connector, 6 pin DIN Connector Pin Signal 2 Not Used 4 +5 V 6 Not Used 1 Data 3 Ground 5 Clock USB, 4 pin USB plug Connector Pin Signal Connector Pin Signal 1 +5 V 2 - Data 3 + Data 4 Ground Viewed from cable end

The Reader is shipped from the factory with the following magnetic stripe default settings already programmed: Magnetic Track Basic Data Output Format Track 1: Track 2: Track 3: where: SS1(start sentinel track 1) = % SS2(start sentinel track 2) = ; SS3(start sentinel track 3) = ; for ISO, % for AAMVA ES(end sentinel all tracks) = ? = key Terminator = key Start or End Sentinel: Characters in encoding format which come before the fi rst data character (start) and after the last data character (end), indicating the beginning and end, respectively, of data. Track Separator: A designated character that separates data tracks. Terminator: A designated character that comes at the end of the last track of data in order to separate card reads. LRC: Check character, following end sentinel. (The reader will verify it when decoding, but this will not be sent as part of the data.) 8

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