» reader type Mm-R32 desktop version » identifiers UNIQUE » readout 125 kHz, ASK, Manchester » readout range minimum 5 cm » signallers LED + buzzer » data transmission serial RS232 » format 9600 Baud, 8 N 1 » power supply 9V 100mA DC » temperatures 0°C .. +70°C » dimensions 144x83x10/23 mm » weight 290g

Mm-R32/PC

Unique transponder reader, desktop version

General device description

The Mm-R32/PC reader is destined for transponder (proximity cards) readout. It works at 125kHz frequency and reads Unique type transponders with Manchester coding. It works connected to the computer's serial port (COM) and is used to identify an operator or client in various computer programmes.

The reader has a durable, aesthetic casing made of ABS material. All electronic components are flooded in vepuran.

Identifiers

The Mm-R32/PC reader reads proximity transponders. Typically transponders are plastic cards, on which it is possible to print a company logo, an employee's photo or other information.

The transponders can also take other shapes like key-fobs, watches, cylinders, etc.

Communication with the computer

If a transponder is placed in the reader's field it sends its code repeatedly. The reader sends the code to the computer only once. The transmission takes place via the computer's serial COM port. The card code is sent as a set of ASCII codes.

The reader can be configured according to the user's demands. Configuration includes setting the readers work mode and transmission format. A proper configuration can be specified along with the order or set up with the bibiCom programme (Windows®98/2000/XP) provided on a CD along with the reader.

Configuring the reader

The Mm-R32/PC reader can be configured according to the user's demands. Configuration includes setting the readers work mode and transmission format.

A proper reader configuration can be set up manually using the bibiCOM (Windows®98/2000/XP) programme (provided on a CD along with the reader).

Reader's work modes

• OnLine
  In the OnLine mode each time a card is brought close to the reader, the event is signalled (LED, buzzer) and the card's code is sent to the computer once.
  If the option "Signal if card away" has been selected in the configuration, the reader sends an additional code the same moment the card disappears from its field.
• OffLine
  In the OffLine mode the red diode does no blink - the reader does not react to cards if they are placed in its field. Only after a command to read a card is sent from the computer the reader is activated.
  If there is a card in the reader's field and its code has not been sent yet, it will be done immediately. In the other case the red diode starts to blink and the reader awaits for a card. If a card is brought close to the reader it reacts as in OnLine mode.
  After sending the card's code the reader becomes inactive again. To read another card it is necessary to send another command.

Data transmission

A transponder send 64 bits to the reader, but only 40 of those bits make its unique number. The other bits are used for synchronization and transmission correction checks. The read number is stored on 5 bytes which are sent to the computer.
Transmission format is defined during reader configuration. A single transmission frame consists of 4 fields:

• Beginning of transmission character [ * ] - option
• Reader number [8 hex characters between <> parenthesis] - option
• Card number in one of the following formats:
  • 10 hex characters (0..9, A..F) or 15 digits (0..9)
  • 14 hex characters or 21 digits (CRC mode)
  • The [ ^ ] character - a card has been removed from the field
  • Empty field - no card in the reader's field
• End of transmission [CR LF code] - option

An example of a full code: *<00140001>1CB47F38A9(CR)(LF)

Ordering

If the customer does not wish to configure the reader manually and wants to change the default settings, please specify the wanted configuration while ordering.
Mm-R32/PC / xxxxxxx

xxxxxx - reader configuration

• N/F - work mode OnLine / OffLine
• H/D - data format hexadecimal / decimal
• * - adding * at the beginning of the transmission
• b - adding the device number to the transmission
• E - adding CR and LF codes at the end of the transmission
• ^ - signalling when card is removed
• C - CRC mode - card as 6 bytes + CRC8

The standard configuration of the reader:

Mm-R32/PC / NDE