Transponder Reader TWN4 Technical Handbook Rev. 2.
Elatec GmbH Content Content ............................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ............................................................................. 3 2. Getting Started ......................................................................... 3 2.1 Cable Connection ......................................................................... 3 2.2 Enumeration ...........................................................................
Elatec GmbH 1. Introduction The transponder reader TWN4 is a device for reading and writing RFID transponders. There are different versions of TWN4 devices available, which cover a large range of transponder types both in the frequency range of 125kHz and 13.56MHz. 2. Getting Started 2.1 Cable Connection In order to start operating a TWN4 transponder reader, it simply has to be connected to a host. 2.
Elatec GmbH this step. After successful initialization, the device sounds a short sequence, which consists of a lower tone followed by a higher tone. 2.4 Normal Operation As soon as the device has completed the initialization, it is entering normal operation. During normal operation the device is searching for a transponder continuously. Detection of a Transponder If a transponder is detected by the reader, following actions are performed Send the ID to the host.
Elatec GmbH most of its power consuming peripherals. During this operation mode, no detection of transponders is possible and all LEDs are turned off. Once the host is resuming to normal operation mode, this is also signaled via the USB bus. Therefore, the transponder reader will resume to normal operation, too.
Elatec GmbH 3. Firmware and App programming AppBlaster provides many features to configure the multi-frequency reader TWN4 for your own special application. This is done in an easy and fast way: Easy and fast = Blast The developer pack contains sample source codes (App), Windows driver for serial communication (CDC Driver), firmware for serial communication and for keyboard communication.
Elatec GmbH 3.1 How to Blast Unpack the developer pack into an empty directory on your hard disk Connect a TWN4 to the PC Start program AppBlaster.exe At the beginning you might have to do a firmware update. You achieve this in the tab sheet “Program Apps & Firmware Images”. Choose the ‘Kx’ version for keyboard emulation and ‘Cx’ version for virtual COM port (CDC). Connecting first time to TWN4 requires installation of drivers. This is done automatically as long as you use keyboard emulation.
Elatec GmbH Now you are ready to configure your first application: 1) Select transponder type: Page 8 of 20
Elatec GmbH 2) Change output format (binary, decimal, hexadecimal): Page 9 of 20
Elatec GmbH 3) Endian conversion Page 10 of 20
Elatec GmbH 4) Transfer selected configuration to connected TWN4 Blast! Page 11 of 20
Elatec GmbH Only 3 steps to create custom App: Take sample source codes or create your own! Select Source choose an App (example: app_tracer.
Elatec GmbH Difference sample “app_standard” and “app_tracer”: Sample “app_dump“: Page 13 of 20
Elatec GmbH Only 2 steps to program apps (.app) and firmware images (.bix). Select Image choose Firmware select Program image.
Elatec GmbH 3.2 System Requirements Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32-/64-bit). Processor (CPU): 2 GHz (Minimum) Hard Disk: Up to 200 MB of available space may be require.
Elatec GmbH 4. Service Address In case of any technical questions, please contact: Elatec GmbH Lilienthalstr. 3 82178 Puchheim Germany Phone: +49 (0) 89 5529961 0 Fax: +49 (0) 89 5529961 29 Email: info-rfid@elatec.
Elatec GmbH 5. Regulatory Information 5.1 CE Declaration of Conformity This product conforms to the following standards: RF: EMC: EN 300 330-2 V1.5.1 EN 302 291-2 V1.1.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 EN 301 489-3 V1.4.
Elatec GmbH 5.2 FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Section 15.21 Information to user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment Section 15.
Elatec GmbH 5.3 IC (Industry Canada) Statement “This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.“ “Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Elatec GmbH 6. Trademarks All referenced brands, product names, service names and trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.
