User Manual

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Introduction
The “IDE-X-LA” 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 USB for data exchange.
Mounting and Connection
The reader generates 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 20 mm from such materials is required when
mounting the unit. Mounting the reader directly or closed to metal would result into a severe
reduction of read range or even zero functionality. Care should be taken when testing the
assembled-reader 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, a minimum distance of 0.5 meters between them should be
observed in order to avoid degradation of performance due to interference.
The reader is supplied with an USB-cable to connect the device to the host PC as following.
Pin
Name
Type
Description
1
PWR
Power
5V Power Supply
2
D-
Output
USB-Data inverted
3
D+
Input
USB-data
4
GND
Power
Signal and Power Ground
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 serial interface. To enable the device to read
cards, tags and key-fobs successfully, they should be placed centered above the reader. The reader
may also provide a keypad that may used to enter user identification number.