User's Manual

Elatec GmbH
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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.
2.2 Power Up
Once a TWN4 reader is connected to the host, it detects the type of
communications cable (USB or RS232), with which it is connected to the
host.
Additionally, the RS232 is sending a version string via RS232 to the host.
2.3 Enumeration (USB Only)
This is only applicable for the USB version: Once the device has been
powered up, it is waiting for completion of the enumeration by the USB
host. As long as the device is not enumerated, it is entering a minimum
power consumption mode, where both LEDs are turned off.