User Manual

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Introduction
The “10096-107” Reader/Writer is a Desktop contactless smart card/tag reader and writer.
It supports LEGIC RF standards, ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, FeliCa tags. The reader
provides 13.56 MHz inductive interface to supply power in order to exchange data with the
MIFARE/ISO, LEGIC compliant cards and interfacing with the host PC via Ethernet for
data exchange.
Based on BALTECH’s core technology it provides support of the latest smartcard
technologies, encryption and security features.
Mounting and Connection
The reader generates a magnetic field at 13.56MHz which could be influenced by any
electrically conductive material close to the device. To ensure good performances and
functionalities in terms of read range and reliability a minimum distance of 10cm from such
materials is required. Mounting the unit directly to metal would result in a severe reduction
of read range down to zero functionality. Care should be taken when testing the device
after mounting at a problematic environment: Read ranges and performance vary from
card to card and very much from card to tag or key-fob.
When mounting multiple readers, the distance between readers should be minimum 0.5 m
in order to avoid degradation of performance due to interference.
Operation
Whenever the device is connected to a proper power supply, it will switch on the internal
antenna and periodically scan for a card. Once a card has been detected, the card number
is read, the data converted and sent to the host system through the Ethernet Interface. To
enable the device to read cards, tags and key-fobs successfully, they should be placed
centred above the reader.