User's Manual

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TA-500 Badge Reader (DSI Version 2.0-2.3) Confidential – API Healthcare Corporation
Installation and Configuration Guide Copyright © 2006. All rights reserved.
BADGE REGISTRATION
The following summarizes the registration of the badge:
Magnetic Holding the magnetic stripe away from the display window (facing the blue arrow), insert and
slide the badge through the device's vertical slot in a smooth downward motion.
Bar code Holding the bar code away from the display window (facing the blue arrow), insert and slide
the badge through the device's vertical slot in a smooth downward motion.
Proximity Holding the badge in front of the device up to two inches away, pass the badge over the 9 key
on the keypad.
Registration at the device is indicated by the following:
Lights A green light indicates a badge was registered. A red light indicates an error in registration.
Sound The valid audible tone sounds with a valid registration, the invalid audible tone sounds with
an unsuccessful registration. Please note the sound volume cannot be adjusted.
Display The first prompt for data is displayed with a valid registration or a message displays
indicating the reason for an invalid registration.
SUCCESSFUL REGISTRATION
The following indicates a successful registration:
 The valid LED displays green.
 The valid audible tone is sounded.
 The display window changes to the first data entry prompt.
UNSUCCESSFUL REGISTRATION
The following indicate an unsuccessful swipe.
 No response from the device.
or
 The invalid LED displays red.
 The invalid audible tone is sounded.
 The message in the display window indicates the reason for the invalid entry.
 Most unsuccessful swipes occur due to the badge being swiped too quickly, too slowly, or inserted in the
wrong direction. When the badge is swiped unsuccessfully, register the badge again.