IDTECH uSign 300 User manual

USER MANUAL
uSign™
Signature Capture Module
Model uSign 300
80109504-001
0 - 8- 01

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FCC WARNING STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and ound to comply with the limits or a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 o FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harm ul inter erence when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio requency energy and,
i not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harm ul
inter erence to radio communications.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 o the FCC Rules. Operation o this device is subject to
the ollowing conditions: this device may not cause harm ul inter erence and this device
must accept any inter erence received, including inter erence that may cause undesired
operation.
CANADIAN DOC STATEMENT
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits or radio noise or digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Inter erence Regulations o the Canadian Department o
Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de las classe B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministère des Communications du Canada.
CE STANDARDS
An independent laboratory per ormed testing or compliance to CE requirements. The
unit under test was ound compliant to Class B.
ID TECH is a registered trademark o International Technologies & Systems Corporation.
uSign and Value through Innovation are trademarks o International Technologies &
Systems Corporation.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Speci ication is Copyright by Compaq Computer Corporation,
Intel Corporation, Microso t Corporation, and NEC Corporation. Windows, Excel, &
Notepad are registered trademarks o Microso t Corporation.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
ID TECH warrants to the original purchaser or a period o 12 months rom the date o
invoice that this product is in good working order and ree rom de ects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service. ID TECH’s obligation under this warranty is
limited to, at its option, replacing, repairing, or giving credit or any product which has,
within the warranty period, been returned to the actory o origin, transportation charges
and insurance prepaid, and which is, a ter examination, disclosed to ID TECH’s
satis action to be thus de ective. The expense o removal and reinstallation o any item or
items o equipment is not included in this warranty. No person, irm, or corporation is
authorized to assume or ID TECH any other liabilities in connection with the sales o any
product. In no event shall ID TECH be liable or any special, incidental or consequential
damages to purchaser or any third party caused by any de ective item o equipment,
whether that de ect is warranted against or not. Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy or
de ective equipment, which does not con orm to the requirements o sales, is to have such
equipment replaced or repaired by ID TECH. For limited warranty service during the
warranty period, please contact ID TECH to obtain a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) number & instructions or returning the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE
NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OTHER
THAN THOSE HEREIN STATED. THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD AS IS. IN NO EVENT
SHALL ID TECH BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS BASED UPON BREACH OF EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NEGLIGENCE OF ANY OTHER DAMAGES
WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
SPECIAL OR FOR ANY EXPENSE INCURRED BY REASON OF THE USE OR
MISUSE, SALE OR FABRICATIONS OF PRODUCTS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM
TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT.
The in ormation contained herein is provided to the user as a convenience. While every
e ort has been made to ensure accuracy, ID TECH is not responsible or damages that
might occur because o errors or omissions, including any loss o pro it or other
commercial damage, nor or any in ringements or patents or other rights o third parties
that may result rom its use. The speci ications described herein were current at the time
o publication, but are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
ID TECH is a registered trademark o International Technologies & Systems Corporation. uSign
and Value through Innovation are trademarks o International Technologies & Systems
Corporation.
ID TECH
10721 Walker Street
Cypress, CA 90630
[phone]
www.idtechproducts.com

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Revision History
Revision Date Description of Changes By
A 02/28/2012 Initial release JW

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................6
2.0 Features ................................................................................................................................6
3.0 Model Designations .............................................................................................................7
4.0 Terms & Abbreviations........................................................................................................7
5.0 Installing uSign ....................................................................................................................7
5.1 RS232 Communication Inter ace .................................................................................... 8
5.2 USB Communication Inter ace ....................................................................................... 8
6.0 Speci ications .......................................................................................................................8
6.1 Power requirement .......................................................................................................... 8
6.2 Physical housing uSign 300 ............................................................................................ 8
6.3 LCD screen & Resistive touch pad ................................................................................. 8
6.4 Communication inter ace ................................................................................................ 9
6.5 LED ................................................................................................................................. 9
6.6 Agency Approvals .......................................................................................................... 9
6.7 Electronics MTBF ........................................................................................................... 9
6.8 Electro-Static Discharges (ESD)..................................................................................... 9
6.9 Environmental ................................................................................................................. 9
7.0 Outline Drawing.................................................................................................................10

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1.0 Introduction
The use o electronically captured signatures has become common or Point o Service
(POS) applications. Electronic signature capture reduces transaction time, eliminates
sorting & sending paper, provides convenient electronic storage & transmission, and gives
legal accountability (non-repudiation) or POS transactions.
uSign™ is an electronic signature capture device with a back lighted graphic LCD display
and touch sensitive screen that is the signature panel. Authors can view their signatures in
real time during the signing process. Signatures are compressed and provided to a Host
system or signature & data storage. The LCD display allows or interactive text, which
supports pen-tap commands and unction selections. The interactive Host operations
allow selections and navigations through transactions with just the stylus.
The LCD & touch sensitive screen are surrounded in a plastic housing. The housing
provides a tethered non-electronic stylus. The stylus is astened to the housing in a way to
allow stylus replacement. A mounting plate secures the uSign housing to a counter top or
other mounting sur ace. An overlay covers and protects the signature area o the uSign
display. The overlay is removable allowing replacement i the signature area becomes
worn rom stylus use. Customer speci ic ront overlay designs are possible as needed by
an application.
The signature pad enclosed in a stylish housing. This uSign is a POS System level
product intended or signature capture at a transaction counter. A convenient palm rest
area below the signature panel provides support during the signing process.
.0 Features
• Electronic signature capture w Bu ered signature capability
• Sampling rate up to 190 dots per second
• Real time signature capture with 5:1 compression
• Raw data output available
• Algorithms to ilter spikes, provide Smoothing, & Calibration algorithms
• Command & response driven operations through an API
• Graphic display o signature during capture
• Display graphics under Host control when not in signature process
• Touch pad dot position matches LCD pixel locations
• Operates with Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 operating systems
• Replaceable non-active tethered stylus
• Resistive touch pad
• RoHS compliant

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3.0 Model Designations
uSign 300 IDUB-01x500
The “x” de ines the communication inter ace, 2 = RS232 and 6 = USB
4.0 Terms & Abbreviations
COM Host communication port
HID Human Inter ace Device
Host Personal Computer, Terminal, or similar device
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
mA Milli-Amperes o electrical current
RS232 Serial communications
USB Universal Serial Bus, serial communications
VDC Volts Direct Current
5.0 Installing uSign
uSign is designed or an indoor environment. Locate the uSign where it is convenient to
operate and protected rom heat or direct sunlight. Position the uSign so the signature pad
area is easy to reach and the immediate area is clear or authoring the signature. The
uSign housing has threaded inserts in the bottom and relie areas or hook & loop
asteners. A metal mounting bracket with keyhole & screw mounting is mounted to the
back o the housing.
The uSign 300 with an RS232 inter ace uses a standard DE9 connector and uses a 5VDC
power adaptor. The input voltage on the power adaptors may be limited; do not exceed
the input voltage rating o the power adaptor. Connect the power adaptor a ter the other
connections are made.
The uSign having a USB communication inter ace receives power rom the host through
the USB port.
For both inter ace types and when power is applied, the green & red LED on the uSign are
on or a moment, go o , and then the green is on and lashing. I the LED does not light,
check the connections and the availability o power rom the power outlet. With the green
LED lashing, the LCD screen displays: “IDTECH uSign, Version x.xx.” When the
signature screen is touched or commands are received rom a Host, the LED is turned o
and the screen is cleared or Host operations. The Green LED is controlled and is on
when uSign is in the capture mode; the red LED is host controlled.
The communication type can be RS232 or USB-HID. See the Communication Inter ace
section below that corresponds with the inter ace o your uSign unit. A Technical
Re erence manual or the native uSign protocol is available rom the actory.

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5.1 RS 3 Communication Interface
The uSign has a communication cable with a DB25 (100 Model) or DB-9 (200 Model)
connector that its the computer serial (RS232) COM port connection. See the
Speci ications, Inter ace Section or COM port settings.
Connect the RS232 connector to the PC and insure it is ully seated into the connector.
Connect the power adaptor output to the power input socket on the back o the DB
connector shell. Connect the power adaptor to the AC line power outlet.
5. USB Communication Interface
The USB inter ace is a HID Class. The USB communication uses the Windows OS
installed HID driver. uSign receives power orm the Host USB connection.
Connect the USB connector to the PC and insure it is ully seated into the jack. I the
LEDs do not light, check the connections and the availability o power rom the Host.
6.0 Specifications
6.1 Power requirement
Voltage 5VDC
Current 150mA typical
RS232 Power AC adapter, center positive adaptor plug output
USB Power Host USB port
6. Physical housing uSign 300
Overall size 129mm wide (5.1 in)
146mm length (5.75 in)
40mm thick including back plate (1.57 in)
Display 3.5-inch diagonal signature area
6.3 LCD screen & Resistive touch pad
Touchpad Resistive, transparent, pressure-sensitive screen
Sampling Rate Up to 118 samples per second
Touchpad Resolution Up to 1024 dpi
Display Resolution LCD Resolution: 320 x 240 dots

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6.4 Communication interface
RS 3
Baud rates 1200 to 115200
De ault 9600 baud, data bits – 8, Parity – none, Stop bit – 1
USB 2.0 Full Speed (HID)
6.5 LED
Two individual LEDs (green & red)
Signature Pad or Host controlled
6.6 Agency Approvals
FCC Class B, & CE,
The product is RoHS compliant.
6.7 Electronics MTBF
Electronics MTBF 200,000 POH, based on Bellcore standard.
6.8 Electro-Static Discharges (ESD)
The electronics survive ESD o 4kV contact, and 8kV air discharge. Meets or exceeds
IEC 1000-4-2.
6.9 Environmental
Temperature ranges
Operating 1 to 45 C (34 to 113 F)
Storage (sealed container) -10 to 70 C (14 to 158 F)
Relative humidity
10% to 95% non-condensing

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7.0 Outline Drawing
Figure 1 Outline Drawing or uSign 300