User's Manual

HF Mifare Easy Module V1.0
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8 Frequently Asked Questions
8.1 Getting Started
To test and interface the Mifare Easy Module, you do not need a sophisticated µP
development system. All you need is a PC, a connection cable and a power supply
for the reader. If you are using Microsoft Windows (95/98/NT/…), take the following
steps:
• Make sure, that your reader is RS232-interface type
• Start HyperTerminal
• Create a new connection (FILE/NEW CONNECTION)
• Enter name of connection as you like (i.e. ‘MIFARE’)
• Select connect COM2 (COM1) direct connection
• Connection setup 9600,8,n,1,no handshake
• Connect your reader to COM2 (COM1) of the PC and apply appropriate the
supply voltage. The reader transmits a string (“Mifare 1.0”) to the PC.
• This String denotes the firmware provided by your reader module
• Put a tag to your reader. Serial numbers should be displayed properly
• Enter commands via keyboard. They should be transmitted to the reader and
the reader should reply
If using an operating system different from Microsoft Windows you may use any other
terminal program which is capable of receiving/transmitting data via the serial port of
your PC.
8.2 How should the Mifare Easy Reader be personalized?
In ASCII protocol applications, no personalization is necessary.
In applications that are using the binary protocol mode a personalization procedure is
required. Use the Utility program to set up your reader correctly. Ask the reseller or
the next ACG ID sales representative of the Reader for the Utility software or
download it from www.acg.de. It requires at minimum WIN98SE, and a COM port on
the PC.