User's Manual

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MARS-24ATRUser Manual
This connector also includes the debug serial port of the CPU, which is used as the system console. These pins are 3V
levels only, so a proper RS-232 driver must be used externally if this connection is required.
Refer to Application Programmer’s Guide (40-01-000-DOC) for more information.
4.2.3 connecting A reAder to A computer using usb
Connect the MARS-24ATR Reader to a host computer using the USB data communication cable by plugging the USB
cable into the MARS-24ATR USB device port and the host computer USB port.
Only one Magellan reader can be connected to the PC via USB at a time (limited by Windows).
When the USB connection is used only a screened USB cable should be used.
MARS-24ATR with the USB communication cable and power cable
4.2.4 connecting A reAder to A computer using ethernet
Connect the MARS-24ATR Reader to a host computer using a cross over Ethernet cable. Plug the Ethernet cross over
cable into the MARS RJ45 socket (Ethernet port) and the network interface port on the PC.
Always connect the Ethernet cable before power is applied to the reader.
4.2.5 connecting multiple reAders to A locAl netWork
Multiple readers can be connected to a local network using an Ethernet hub/switch. Plug the Ethernet communication
cable into the MARS’s RJ45 socket (Ethernet port) and Ethernet hub/switch.