OMNI TM Combined Bar Code and Magnetic Stripe Reader RS-232 Interface and USB/RS-232 User’s Manual
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Table of Contents Section 1. Introduction Description 1 Section 2. Installation Host Connections 2 Section 3. Configuration Default Settings Serial Interface Parameters General Selections Bar Code Message Formatting Selections Magnetic Stripe Formatting Selections Bar Code Selections Magnetic Stripe Selections Reviewing Configuration Selections 3 5 5 7 10 12 14 27 28 Section 4.
Appendix A. Default Settings Default Settings List 48 Appendix B. Magnetic Stripe Data Output Format Magnetic Stripe Default Data Format 51 Appendix C. Magnetic Stripe Standard Data Formats ISO Credit Card California Driver’s License AAMVA Driver’s License 52 53 55 Appendix D. Full ASCII Table ASCII Characters 56 Appendix E. Connector Pin Outs RS-232 Ports 58 Appendix F.
Section 1 INTRODUCTION Description The Omni™ slot reader can scan and decode most popular bar codes, and/or read 1, 2, or 3 tracks of magnetic stripe information, depending on the model. In addition, it has full data editing capabilities. The Omni can be connected to a single-ended serial device, such as a cash register, PC, or terminal, through an RS-232 serial port or a USB port, depending on the reader interface. This unit is fully programmable via keystroke commands.
Section 2 INSTALLATION Host Connections The Omni reader is connected to the host’s RS-232 communications port. The cable has a DB-9 connector at one end, and is connected to the reader at the other end. (An adapter can be used to connect to a DB-25 RS-232 port.) The USB/RS-232 version of the Omni is connected to one of the host’s USB ports. It is necessary to configure the unit as an RS-232 device by installing the ID TECH USB/RS-232 drivers. Please see Appendix F for details.
Section 3 CONFIGURATION The Omni reader must be appropriately configured to your application. Configuration settings enable the reader to work with the host system. These settings are programmed into the reader through the keyboard. Once programmed, these configuration settings are stored in the reader’s non-volatile memory (so they are not affected by the cycling of power). Bar Code Input The reader may need to be configured to accept the desired bar code data and format it for transmission to the host.
5. Press the key. The reader will beep twice to indicate the reader is now in the Setup Mode for group X. 6. Type the two-character selection code for the feature that you wish to change. 7. Press the key. The reader will beep twice to indicate the code is accepted by the reader as a valid code for Setup Group X. 8. Type the one-character code for the change you wish to make. 9. Press the key.
Default Settings The Omni reader is shipped from the factory with the default settings already programmed. In the following sections, the default settings are shown in boldface. For a list of all default settings, please see Appendix A. By default, the reader has been programmed with the least restricted settings, thus making the Omni reader able to read most bar code labels and standard format magnetic stripe cards out of box.
5. Type the one-character code for the change you wish to make. 6. Press . The reader should beep twice. 7. Save the setting and exit the Group Setup Mode by typing EZ. 8. Press . The reader should beep four times. Baud Rate The baud rate is the speed at which data is transmitted and received. SELECTION CODE: E1 300 bps A 1200 bps C 2400 bps D 4800 bps E 9600 bps F 19200 bps G Data Bits Set the number of data bits used to define a character.
Handshaking Some type of flow control or “handshaking” must be used between two devices to prevent data from being transmitted before the receiving device is ready to accept it. Handshake signals interrupt the flow of data until the receiving device is ready. SELECTION CODE: E4 X-On/X-Off RTS/CTS A B Stop Bit The stop bit function defines the number of bits used to end the data frame.
Beep Volume The beep volume can be adjusted to two different levels, or turned off entirely. SELECTION CODE: B1 Off 0 Low 1 High 2 Code/Track ID Each bar code symbology or MSR track can be assigned a CODE ID character. This character is added to the beginning of the scanned data. The host can use this character to ensure that the data received came from the appropriate type of symbol.
Code ID Definition (Group I) If the Code ID option is enabled in General Setup, the user can select the character used to identify each symbology. 1. Enter CODE ID DEFINITION SETTINGS MODE by typing /E/D/FI. 2. Press . The reader should beep twice. 3. Enter the characters in the left column to select the symbology. 4. Press . The reader should beep twice. 5. Enter one character for the new ID.
Bar Code Message Formatting Selections (Group C ) Scanned bar code data can be formatted with the addition of preambles, postambles, and terminator characters. The settings below will augment bar code data scanned by the Omni. A fully-formatted message block reflects the following model: {Preamble}{Code ID}{Data}{Terminator}{Postamble} 1. Enter BAR CODE MESSAGE FORMATTING SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FC. 2. Press . The reader should beep twice. 3.
Bar Code Preamble 0 to 16 ASCII characters: The bar code preamble is a string of characters that can be added to the beginning of scanned bar code data. These can be special characters for identifying a specific scanning station, to format a message header expected by the receiving host. They can be any characters from the full ASCII table. (Please see Appendix D.
Magnetic Stripe Formatting Selections (Group D) Magnetic stripe output can also be formatted with the addition of preambles, postambles, and terminator characters. The settings below will augment magnetic stripe data read by the Omni. A fully-formatted message block reflects the following model: {Preamble}{T1 ID}{T1 Data}{Track Separator}{T2 ID}{T2 Data}{Track Separator}{T3 ID}{T3 Data}{Terminator}{Postamble} 1. Enter MAGNETIC STRIPE FORMATTING SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FD. 2. Press .
Magnetic Stripe Preamble 0 to 16 ASCII characters: The magnetic stripe preamble is a string of characters that can be added to the beginning of magnetic stripe data. These can be special characters for identifying a specific reading station, to format a message header expected by the receiving host. They can be any characters from the full ASCII table. (Please see Appendix D.
Bar Code Selections Bar code selections for the Omni are separated into two groups: Industrial and Retail. Industrial bar codes may contain a variable number of characters. Retail bar codes always contain a specific number of characters. Industrial Bar Codes (Group F) 1. Enter INDUSTRIAL BAR CODE SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FF. 2. Press . The reader should beep twice. 3. Type the two-character selection code for the bar code symbology you wish to change. 4. Press . The reader should beep twice.
5. Enter one digit one digit from the keyboard. (The range is 01 to 60). The reader should beep twice after each . 6. Save and exit by typing FZ. The reader should beep four times. EXAMPLE: To set the maximum length of a Code 39 bar code to 12, enter: /E/D/FFF1FV12 FZ Code 39 Settings: Enable/Disable Code 39 If enabled, Code 39 symbology will be read, subject to the reading restrictions specified by this set of options.
Check Digit When Check Digit is selected, the reader takes the last character in the decoded data stream as a check digit. It then calculates the correct check digit for the remaining data and compares it to the last data character. If it is the same, the data is accepted. If not, the data is rejected. With the Calculate and Send Check Digit option, the reader will send the check digit as part of the data stream.
Fixed Length Interleaved 2 of 5 symbols are commonly printed in a fixed format containing a fixed number of characters. If this option is ON, the first Interleaved 2 of 5 symbol scanned after power up will set the length of any other symbols scanned afterwards. If the succeeding scans do not match the length of the first scan, the scan is rejected by the reader. Power must be reset before an Interleaved 2 of 5 symbol of a different length will be accepted.
Industrial 2 of 5 Settings: Enable/Disable Industrial 2 of 5 If enabled, Industrial 2 of 5 symbology will be read, subject to the reading restrictions specified by this set of options. If disabled, the data from the symbology will be disregarded. SELECTION CODE: F3 Industrial 2 of 5 Enable Industrial 2 of 5 Disable A B Fixed Length Industrial 2 of 5 symbols are commonly printed in a fixed format containing a fixed number of characters.
Check Digit When Check Digit is selected, the reader takes the last character in the decoded data stream as a check digit. It then calculates the correct check digit for the remaining data and compares it to the last data character. If it is the same, the data is accepted. If not, the data is rejected. With the Calculate and Send Check Digit option, the reader will send the check digit as part of the data stream.
Codabar Settings: Enable/Disable Codabar If enabled, Codabar symbology will be read, subject to the reading restrictions specified by this set of options. If disabled, the data from the symbology will be disregarded. SELECTION CODE: F5 Codabar Enable Codabar Disable A B Send Start/Stop Characters Codabar uses the A, B, C, and D characters as Start and Stop characters, giving 16 unique Start/Stop character combinations.
MSI/Plessey Settings: Enable/Disable MSI/Plessey If enabled, MSI/Plessey symbology will be read, subject to the reading restrictions specified by this set of options. If disabled, the data from the symbology will be disregarded. SELECTION CODE: F7 MSI/Plessey Enable MSI/Plessey Disable A B Check Digit The MSI/Plessey symbology requires a check digit, and can optionally have two check digits. The reader can either send the check digit(s) as part of the data, or strip it before transmission to the host.
Retail Bar Codes (Group G) Retail bar codes are based on the Uniform Code Council product code encoding algorithms. These are commonly referred to as the UPC/EAN symbologies. 1. Enter RETAIL BAR CODE SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FG. 2. Press . The reader should beep twice. 3. Type the two-character selection code for the bar code symbology you wish to modify. 4. Press . The reader should beep twice. 5. Type the one-character code for the change you wish to make. 6. Press .
Enable/Disable UPC-E UPC-E is a special version of the UPC-A specification. It is a fixed format symbology and there are no variations allowed. If disabled, the data from the symbology will be disregarded. SELECTION CODE: G1 UPC-E Enable UPC-E Disable C D Send Number System Digit The first encoded digit in the UPC-A symbol is the number system digit. If enabled, the first digit of the transmitted data stream is the number system digit followed by the manufacturer’s number.
Read Two-Digit Addendum If enabled, the reader will decode the two-digit secondary symbol when it is scanned with the primary symbol, and add the data to the end of the transmission. If not, any two-digit secondary symbol will be ignored. SELECTION CODE: G1 Read Two-Digit Addendum Do Not Read Two-Digit Addendum K L Read Five-Digit Addendum This option operates in the same manner as the Read Two Digit Addendum option except it enables the reading of a five digit secondary symbol.
EAN Settings: Enable/Disable EAN-13 EAN-13 is a fixed format symbology and there are no variations allowed. If enabled, EAN-13 symbology will be read, subject to the reading restrictions specified by this set of options. If disabled, the data from the symbology will be disregarded. SELECTION CODE: G2 EAN-13 Enable EAN-13 Disable A B Enable/Disable EAN-8 If enabled, EAN-8 symbology will be read, subject to the reading restrictions specified by this set of options.
Read Two-Digit Addendum If enabled, the reader will decode the two-digit secondary symbol when it is scanned with the primary symbol, and add the data to the end of the transmission. If not, any two-digit secondary symbol will be ignored. SELECTION CODE: G2 Read Two-Digit Addendum Do Not Read Two-Digit Addendum I J Read Five-Digit Addendum This option operates in the same manner as the Read Two Digit Addendum option except it enables the reading of a five digit secondary symbol.
Magnetic Stripe Selections (Group H) The Omni reader can accept and decode data read from a magnetic stripe. The parameters for reading the magnetic data can be programmed independently from any of the bar code selections. 1. Enter MAGNETIC STRIPE SELECTIONS SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FH . 2. Press . The reader should beep twice. 3. Type the two-character selection code for the feature you wish to change. 4. Press . The reader should beep twice. 5.
Track Two Send Accout Number Only Track Two of a magnetically encoded credit card includes the account number information as well as other information. If this option is selected, all otherdata contained on the track is suppressed before transmission.
EXAMPLE: To review the reader’s current settings for the Code 39 bar code, first find the settings for Code 39 listed in the Industrial Bar Codes setup group. (The single alpha character group name is F.) Then in Notepad type: /E/D/FFFY A sample response is shown below. Remember to end the review by typing: FZ This will take the reader out of the setup mode and bring it back into its normal reading mode.
Section 4 DATA EDITING In addition to adding preambles, postambles, and terminator characters, the Omni can also rearrange, drop, or add to the data it reads from a bar code or magnetic stripe. This enables the data to be sent to the host in the exact format expected by the application software, thus eliminating the need for software modifications. To accomplish this, the decoded data is divided into smaller blocks of data known as “fields.
Data Fields By separating decoded data into blocks known as “fields,” each block of data can be treated individually. Fields can also be added to the data, permitting user-required characters or function codes to be included. The fields are identified by a one-character ID starting with the character “A” (up to and including “Z”) in the order they were created. These fields can then be sent to the host in the order you specified.
Data Editing Formulas The set of instructions programmed into the reader to define data fields and than arrange them into a format is known as the data editing “formula.” A maximum of four formulas can be resident in the reader’s memory at any one time. If more than one formula is stored in memory, the reader will apply the first formula to the decoded data. If the data format matches the format (credit card, driver’s license, etc.
The Formula Sequence A basic data editing formula for the Omni has the following structure. (The optional commands are enclosed in brackets): CODE ID[LENGTH][MATCH]DIVIDE[ADD]SEND In other words: 1. Identify the bar code symbologies and/or magnetic stripe tracks to which this formula will apply. 2. Specify data length parameters (if desired). 3. Specify the characters (if any) you would like to match. 4. Indicate how you want to divide the data record. 5. Add a character string (if desired). 6.
Using the Data Editing Functions The data editing function is often applied to driver’s licenses, where the magnetic stripe contains three tracks of information about the license holder, and the host application may need only certain details (such as name, address, and birth date) rather than all the data the stripe holds.
Data Editing Commands 1. Enter DATA EDITING mode by typing /E/D/FJ 2. Press . The reader should beep twice. 3. Type the two-character selection code for the function you wish to enable or set. 4. Press . The reader should beep twice. 5. Type the command you wish to enter. 6. Press . The reader should beep twice. 7. Continue to add commands to the data editing formula as desired. 8. Save the formula and exit the data editing mode by typing JZ . The reader should beep four times.
Select Code ID(s) This command designates the bar code symbologies or magnetic stripe tracks that will be accepted as valid. SELECTION CODE: JC UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 EAN-13 Code 39 Interleaved 2 of 5 Industrial 2 of 5 Code 128 MSI/Plessey Codabar MSR Track 1 MSR Track 2 MSR Track 3 Telepen a b c d e f g h i j k l m n EXAMPLE: To designate UPC-A, Code 39, Codabar, and MSR Track 1 as the only valid sources of data, enter: ... JCaejk ...
Match String This command looks for a “match” between a data string designated in the data editing formula and a data string in the data scanned by the reader. When this feature is enabled, the only data sent to the host will be data that contains the matched data string. The first two digits indicate the position in the scanned data at which the match is to begin. Up to 60 characters can then be entered to specify the actual string to be matched.
Search for a Data String This command allows you to create a data field by searching the scanned data for a data string that matches a data string specified in the formula. If a match is found, the scanned data will be divided into three fields: the data from the search start point to the character before the searched data string, the data string itself, and the data remaining.
Set the Sequence in which Data Fields are Sent This command specifies the order in which data fields are transmitted to the host. Each separate field is assigned an upper case alpha letter in the order in which it is created. So the first data field created is A, the second is B, and so on. SELECTION CODE: JK Characters Assigned to Data Fields in the Transmission Order Desired EXAMPLE: To transmit fields A, B, and C to the host so that the second and third data fields are reversed, enter: ...
Reset Data Editing Group This command will clear the reader’s memory of all formulas, disable the Data Editing feature, and send the original data with the preamble, postamble, and terminator specified. SELECTION CODE: JX EXAMPLE: To delete all data editing formulas from the reader’s memory, enter: /E/D/FJJXJZ Review Configurations This command allows you to view all the data editing formulas stored in the reader’s memory, as well as all other data editing settings.
5. If UNMATCHED INPUT is set to SEND, the unmatched data is passed on to the message processing section of the reader, where any previously-defined postamble, preamble, and terminator characters are added before the data is sent to the output port. Examples EXAMPLE ONE 76440057320712 Symbology Code 128 Desired Output: Divide the input data record into two fields with one consisting of the first six digits and the second containing the remaining data.
EXAMPLE TWO *AST798X* Symbology Code 39 Desired Output: The input record must be Code 39 and be exactly seven characters in length with the seventh character being an “X”. It is divided into three fields; the first three characters, the next three characters, and the last character. The output should reverse the order of the first two fields, delete the last character, and add an (ASCII code 03) at the end of each field.
EXAMPLE THREE %B0123774965^FISH/MARY^96124379F? MSR Track 1 data Desired Output: Divide it up into seven fields so that the 1st field is the first two characters, 2nd field is all characters from the first field to the first “^” character, 3rd field is the first “^” character, 4th field is the data between “^” marks, 5th field is the next “^” character, 6th field is the next four characters, 7th field is the remaining characters. In addition, a is inserted between fields in the data output record.
Section 5 OPERATION Operating Procedure The Omni reader is easy to operate. Just follow these simple steps: 1. Make sure the reader is properly connected (see sections 2 and 6) and is receiving sufficient power. (See Section 6, Troubleshooting, if there is a cabling or power problem.) 2. To read a card, slide the card, in either direction, through the reader slot, with the bar code facing the optical head (LED side) or the magnetic stripe facing the magnetic head (opposite side). 3.
Section 6 TROUBLESHOOTING The Omni reader is easy to install and use. Most problems encountered can be attributed to: · · · · Incorrect Interface Cabling Incorrect Configuration Setup Bad Magnetic Stripe Quality Poor Bar Code Quality General Procedures The troubleshooting process can be simplified by following these simple diagnostic procedures. 1. The unit should emit two beeps when power is first applied and the LED should turn green. If this does not happen, the unit is not receiving power. 2.
Serial Interface Problems Serial interface problems fall into two primary categories: Incorrect cabling and incorrect port setup. Do you have the right cables? The serial interface has a number of “standard” cables with male female and 25 or 9-pin connectors. The correct pin-outs for the reader are listed in Appendix E. Make sure that your cables match these pin-outs and the pin-outs for your computer or terminal.
Scanning Configurations One common problem is incorrect configuration setup. You may be trying to read a bar code with the check digit enabled, but the bar code was printed without it. The default settings for the reader are the most frequently-used parameters. If these work, use them. That way, when someone inadvertently changes the settings, they can be reset by entering the return to default codes.
Appendix A DEFAULT SETTINGS The Omni reader is shipped from the factory with the following bar code default settings already programmed: Terminal Selection Type RS-232 (Serial) General Selection Beep Volume Interblock Delay Code ID Scan Verification Automatic Verification High 0 milliseconds Off Off 01 Bar Code Message Formatting Terminator Character Preamble Postamble CRLF None None Magentic Stripe Message Formatting Terminator Character Preamble Postamble CRLF None None RS-232 Port Settings Baud Rat
Industrial Bar Codes Code 39 Full ASCII Check Digit Send Check Digit Send Start/Stop Minimum Length Maximum Length Enabled On Off No No 1 60 Interleaved 2 of 5 Fixed Length Check Digit Minimum Length Maximum Length Enabled Off None 4 60 Industrial 2 of 5 Fixed Length Check Digit Minimum Length Maximum Length Enabled Off None 1 60 Code 128 Minimum Length Maximum Length Enabled 1 60 Codabar Enabled No None 2 60 Send Start/Stop Check Digit Minimum Length Maximum Length MSI/Plessy Send Check Digit(s)
Retail Barcodes UPC-A, -E Send Number System Digit Send Check Digit Expand UPC-E Read 2, 5 Digit Addendum Addendum required Add Addendum Separator Send UPC-A as EAN-13 Enabled, Enabled Yes Yes No No, No Yes Yes No EAN-13, -8 Send Induced Country Code Digit Send Check Digit Read 2, 5 Digit Addendum Addendum Required Add Addendum Separator Enabled, Enabled Yes Yes No, No Yes Yes Code ID UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 EAN-13 Code 39 Interleaved 2 of 5 Industrial 2 of 5 Code 128 MSI/Plessey Codabar MSR Track 1 MSR Trac
Appendix B MAGNETIC STRIPE FORMAT The Omni reader is shipped from the factory with the following magnetic stripe default settings already programmed: Magnetic Track Basic Data Format Track 1: * Track 2: * Track 3: * where: SS1(start sentinel track 1) = % SS2(start sentinel track 2) = ; SS3(start sentinel track 3) = ; for ISO, ! for CDL, % for AAMVA ES(end sentinel all tracks) = ? = Carriage Return Start or End Sentinel: Characters in enc
Appendix C MAGNETIC STRIPE STANDARD DATA FORMATS International Standards Organization (ISO) Credit Card Format Track 1 Field ID Character a b c d e f g h i j Track 2 a b c d e f g Contents Start Sentinel Format Code “B” Account Number Separator “^” Cardholder Name Separator “^” Expiration date Optional Discretionary data End Sentinel Linear Redundancy Check (LRC) Character Length 1 1 13 or 16 1 variable 1 4 variable 1 Start Sentinel Account Number Separator “=” Expiration date “YYMM” Optional discretiona
California Driver’s License Format Track 1 Field ID Character a b c d e f g h Track 2 a b c d e f g h Contents Length Start Sentinel Format Code Type C = Commercial S = Salesperson D = Driver I = Identification R = Senior Citizen Name Line 1 Name Line 2 Address Line 1 City End Sentinel Linear Redundancy Check (LRC) Character Start Sentinel Identification Number ANSI User ID DL/ID Alpha Translated 7 position DL/ID number Check Digit Field Separator “=” Expiration Date Field Separator “=” Discretionary Data,
Track 3 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Start Sentinel Class Endorsements State Code Zip Code Sex Hair Eyes Height Weight Restrictions Issue Date Office Employee ID LRE ID Fee Due Year Address Line 2 Reserved Space End Sentinel Linear Redundancy Check (LRC) Character 54 1 4 4 2 9 1 3 3 3 3 10 8 3 2 2 4 29 10 1 1
AAMVA Driver’s License Format Track 1 Field ID Character Contents Length a Start Sentinel b State or Province c City d Name e Address f End Sentinel g Linear Redundancy Check (LRC) Character 1 2 13 35 29 1 Track 2 a b c d e f g h i Start Sentinel ANSI User Code ANSI User ID Jurisdiction ID/DL Expiration date Birthdate Remainder of Jurisdiction ID/DL End Sentinel Linear Redundancy Check (LRC) Character 1 1 5 14 4 8 5 1 Start Sentinel Template Version # Security Version # Postal Code Class Restrictions E
Appendix D FULL ASCII TABLE Cntl Char. ASCII Char. Character Code HEX ASCII Char. Character Code DEC DEC HEX @ NU 0 00 space 32 20 A SH 1 01 ! 33 21 B SX 2 02 “ 34 22 C EX ET 3 03 # 35 23 4 04 $ 36 24 EQ AK 5 05 % 37 25 6 06 & 38 26 7 07 ‘ 39 27 H BL BS 8 08 ( 40 28 I HT 9 09 ) 41 29 J LF VT 10 0A * 42 2A K 11 0B + 43 2B L FF 12 0C , 44 2C M CR SO 13 0D - 45 2D N 14 0E .
ASCII Char. ASCII Char.
Appendix E CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS RS-232 Port, Standard DB-9P Connector Pin 1 3 2 5 8 7 9 Direction Signal (TTL level) No Connection Receive Data (RxD) Transmit Data (TxD) Signal Ground Request To Send (RTS) Clear To Send (CTS) No Connection To Omni To Host To Host To Omni 58
Appendix F USB/RS-232 INTERFACE The Omni reader is available with a cable that terminates in a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector. Most computers have multiple USB ports into which a wide variety of peripherals can be installed. Since USB devices are designed to be “plug and play,” the computer will search for a previously installed driver when the Omni is connected. If one cannot be found, the computer will prompt you to make a selection as to where the driver can be found.
3. Go to START/CONTROL PANEL/ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS. • If you find “ID TECH USB Serial Driver V3.0,” leave it. The correct drivers are already installed. Proceed to the next step. • If you find either “ID TECH USB Serial Converter Drivers” or “FTDI USB Serial Drivers,” remove them. Then proceed to the next step. • If you find nothing, proceed to the next step. 4. Plug an ID TECH USB/RS-232 device into one of the USB ports. A “Found new hardware wizard” window should appear on the screen.
11. The wizard will install the FTDIBUS.INF driver. When finished, the following message will appear: “The wizard has finished installing the software for ID TECH - USB High Speed Serial Converter. 12. Click FINISH. 13. A “Found new hardware wizard” window should again appear on the screen. 14. As before, select “Install from a list or specific location” and click NEXT. The host should display another window: “Please choose your search and installation options” 15.
Checking the Installation and Modifying the COM Port Number 1. Go to START/CONTROL PANEL/SYSTEM/HARDWARE/DEVICE MANAGER/ PORTS (COM & LPT). Find “ID TECH USB Serial Port (COMX)” (where “X” can be any COM port number.) If you cannot find it, please go to “Troubleshooting.” 2. Double click on “ID TECH USB Serial Port (COMX)” 3. Select PORT SETTINGS/ADVANCED/COM PORT NUMBER and change it to a valid number (usually COM3 or COM4). 4. Click OK on all open windows to close them.
Updating the Driver 1. With the reader plugged in, go to START/CONTROL PANEL/SYSTEM/ HARDWARE/DEVICE MANAGER/PORTS (COM & LPT) and/or UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS CONTROLLERS (as appropriate). 2. Locate any items like “Unknown USB Device” or “(ID TECH) USB Serial Converter” or “(ID TECH)USB Serial Port” that are marked with a yellow “!” These need to be updated. 3. Right-click on the item and select PROPERTIES/DRIVER and click UPDATE DRIVER. 4. The HARDWARE UPDATE WIZARD window will open.
Removing the Driver 1. With the reader plugged in, go to START/CONTROL PANEL/SYSTEM/ HARDWARE/DEVICE MANAGER/PORTS (COM & LPT) and/or UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS CONTROLLERS. 2. Locate any items like “Unknown USB Device” or “(ID TECH) USB Serial Converter” or “(ID TECH)USB Serial Port” marked with a yellow “!” 3. Right-click on the item and select the UNINSTALL option to remove the driver. 4. The CONFIRM DEVICE REMOVAL window will open. Click OK. 5.
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