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.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION - FRONT
Display Window The Display Window displays the current date and time and messages identifying the
success or failure a badge registration. Prompts for data entry also display in the window.
Valid/Invalid LEDs The valid and invalid LEDs light to signify valid and invalid entries.
Badge Slot Used with magnetic or bar code badges, the badge is swiped through the slot to register.
The arrow at the top of the slot indicates the direction the magnetic stripe or bar code
should face. This example reflects a magnetic reader. When the device does not contain
a magnetic or bar code reader, the badge slot is not available.
Proximity Reader The Proximity reader is only available on proximity devices. To register a proximity
badge pass the badge in front of the 9-key on the keypad.