Posh MX5 Series User manual

MX5 Series
Magnetic Stripe Card Reader
RFID/SC Reader/Writer
Manual
Revision 1.0
2012/01/27

MX5 Manual for Mac OS X Rev 1.0
Table!of!Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................2
MX5 Accessories............................................................................................................................................................2
Warranty..........................................................................................................................................................................2
Disclaimer........................................................................................................................................................................2
GENERAL FEATURES....................................................................................................................................3
Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................................................4
Dimensional Views:........................................................................................................................................................8
Connection Views:..........................................................................................................................................................9
MX5-CBL (Add-on Cable for MX5)..............................................................................................................................9
Typical MX5 Device Setup...........................................................................................................................................11
MX5 UTILITY SOFTWARE............................................................................................................................13
System Requirements....................................................................................................................................................13
MX5 Utility Installation................................................................................................................................................13
MX5 Utility General Information.................................................................................................................................14
Definitions of Settings...................................................................................................................................................14
Magnetic Card Reader Settings Panel...........................................................................................................................16
RFID UID Reader Settings Panel.................................................................................................................................17
Smart Card Testing Panel..............................................................................................................................................18
QuickSet Panel..............................................................................................................................................................19
MX Device Firmware Upgrade Panel...........................................................................................................................20
Hardware Mounting......................................................................................................................................................21
Hardware Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................21
Reading / Writing RFID................................................................................................................................................21
Reading / Writing SC Smart IC Cards..........................................................................................................................21
APPENDICES................................................................................................................................................22
HID Software Developer Notes on MagTek Compatible Format:...............................................................................22
Troubleshooting and FAQ.............................................................................................................................................23
Firmware Listing...........................................................................................................................................................25
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the MX5 Magnetic Swipe Card Reader and RFID/SC Reader/Writer. It is ideal for access
control, time keeping, banking, ID recognition, credit verification and related applications. In fact, wherever a
RFID/SC/Magnetic stripe ID or transaction card is used, one can find a related use for the versatile, user-friendly
MX5 device.
The MX5 is designed to offer a versatile and expandable solution that will attractively complement an existing system
for years to come. The MX5 units are the products of choice for versatility, expandability and productivity.
MX5 Accessories
The accessories content will vary based on the type of device purchased:
1. MX5 Unit.
2. Velcro adhesive strip.
3. Quick Set Default Setup Card. (only with MX53 series).
4. CD ROM: Utility, Firmware, SDK, Manual(s) and Product specifications.
Warranty
All the MX5 products are backed by a two year parts and labour limited warranty. Should you have problems with
your MX5 device please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. A ny alteration and/or erasure or
modification of the MX5 will void the warranty.
Disclaimer
The Manufacturer makes no claims or warranties with respect to the contents or accuracy of this publication or the product
it describes, including warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose. The Manufacturer shall not be liable
for any special, incidental or consequential damages, nor damages due to use or misuse born from Integration into any
mechanical, electrical or computer system. The Manufacturer is not responsible for the accuracy of any device connected to
the MX5. The Manufacturer reserves the right to make any changes to this manual or product(s) without the obligation to
notify any person of such changes. Any alteration and/or erasure or modification of the MX5 will void the warranty.
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General Features
The MX5 series of devices communicates with a host computer or other terminal using a USB interface. Unlike any
other reader on the market today, you will not need to stock different models to support USB Serial, Keyboard, HID or
custom applications. Just plug it in, download the desired firmware and your MX5 is ready to meet your needs.
The MX5 series product offering is based on the core of an MX5 Magnetic Card Reader which utilizes an ARM 7 (32
bit processor) CPU. By simply removing the side cover of the MX5 Magnetic card reader, you now can add a variety
of snap-on modules designed to add combination Reading/Writing for RFID or IC Smart Cards. If you do not require
a Magnetic Card Reader, the Compact version – MX5C – is also available for all the MX5 add on modules. For the
RFID power user, we have created our MX5T table top model which supports both Low Frequency 125 kHz and High
Frequency 13.56 MHz cards/tags, all in one Reader. All of our MX5 product line is fully flash upgradeable,
customizable and a wide range of firmware is available, making the MX5 product the most versatile product currently
on the market. The MX5 product is the one and only Card Device you will ever need for many years to come.
MX53 MX5C-RFID/SC MX53-RFID/SC MX5T-RFID
The MX53 products currently support all the ISO, ABA, ANSI, ISO magnetic card standards and the AAMVA and
CADMV drivers license standards. We can also provide support for non-standard magnetic decoding methods and
cut-and-paste of magnetic card data on the fly. Data encryption can also be performed inside the reader and various
data encryption standards are available for data output. Currently Triple DES, Advanced Security Features, Masked
Data is available and AES-128 encryption will also be available soon for your custom application requirements. These
features are specifically designed to meet PCI DSS Requirements.
Custom firmware applications can be provided exclusively upon request. This unique feature built into all our MX5
products will protect your custom firmware and guarantee exclusive hardware to all your clients.
Another exclusive feature only available on the MX53 magnetic card reader or MX53 combination reader is the
QuickSet setup card. This feature is great when deploying large installations or if you just wish your client to have a
default card customized to their application. All your custom parameters and options for the MX53 can be
programmed in a simple swipe of this card. Custom QuickSet setup cards are available from your supplier. This great
little feature will save you technical support time, increase productivity and help improve hardware deployment time.
System Development Kits (SDK) are available for all our MX5 series products. Our kits include a Windows DLL,
Demo software, sample code, code description manual and protocol manual. Contact your MX5 device provider for a
listing and pricing.
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Technical Specifications
MX53-USB
Built-in Magnetic Card Decoder Yes
Supported Standard ABA, ANSI, ISO, AAMVA, CADMV
Communications USB port (RS232 – DB9, PS2 KB Wedge using MX5-CBL)
Power 5V via USB port
Current 35 mA
Connectors USB Type A
Cable Length 6 ft; (180 cm); also available in 2 ft ( 60 cm) and 15 ft (450 cm)
Dimensions (LxWxH) 100 x 32 x 32 mm
Total Weight 130 g
Operating Temperature -20 ºC to 55 ºC
Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity
Quick Set® Factory Default Card Yes – One step default setup card, customizable
Flash Memory Upgrade Yes
Selectable Tracks Yes (Separate Track selection for both ISO and AAMVA)
Selectable Available Tracks 1, 2, 3
Track Swipe Rates 2:125 ips at 75 bpi; 1, 3: 60 ips at 210 bpi
Head Life Over 1,000,000 passes
Programmable Sound On/Off Yes
Programmable Carriage Return Yes
Programmable Inter-character Delay Yes
Programmable SS/ES Selectable
Character
Yes
Parity and LRC Data Checking Built-in, audible and LED, good read and error indicator
Certifications CE, FCC, UL, RoHS
Add-on Modules Smart IC Chip Card, EM RFID, MIFARE RFID options
Supported Operating Systems Mac OS X 10.5+, Win 7, Win 2008 ,Vista, Win 2003, Win 2000, XP, Win CE,
Unix
Warranty 2 years
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MX53-RFID
Built-in Magnetic Card Decoder Yes
Supported Card Types (module
specific)
EM, TI, AT, MIFARE, ICode
Communications USB port (RS232 – DB9, PS2 KB Wedge using MX5-CBL)
Power 5V via USB port
Current 45 mA to 65 mA
Connectors USB Type A
Cable Length 6 ft; (180 cm); also available in 2 ft ( 60 cm) and 15 ft (450 cm)
Dimensions (LxWxH) 100 x 48 x 35 mm (RFID add-on)
Total Weight 150 g
Operating Temperature -20 ºC to 55 ºC
Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity
Set-up Utility Yes
Quick Set® Factory Default Card Yes – One step default setup card, customizable
Flash Memory Upgrade Yes
Selectable Tracks Yes (Separate Track selection for both ISO and AAMVA)
Selectable Available Tracks 1, 2, 3
Track Swipe Rates 2:125 ips at 75 bpi; 1, 3: 60 ips at 210 bpi
Head Life Over 1,000,000 passes
Programmable Sound On/Off Yes
Programmable Carriage Return Yes
Programmable Inter-character Delay Yes
Programmable SS/ES Selectable
Character
Yes
Parity and LRC Data Checking Built-in, audible and LED, good read and error indicator
Classifications Supported (module
specific)
ABA, ANSI, ISO, AAMVA, CADMV, ISO14443A, ISO14443B, ISO15693,
ISO7816-(1-4)
Certifications CE, FCC, UL, RoHS
Add-on Modules Smart IC Chip Card
Supported Operating Systems Mac OS X 10.5+, Win 7, Win 2008 ,Vista, Win 2003, Win 2000, XP, Win CE,
Unix
Warranty 2 years
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MX5C (Compact)
Communications USB port (RS232 – DB9, PS2 KB Wedge using MX5-CBL)
Power 5V via USB port
Current 45 mA to 65 mA
Connectors USB Type A
Cable Length 6 ft; (180 cm); also available in 2 ft ( 60 cm) and 15 ft (450 cm)
Dimensions (LxWxH) 100 x 32 x 35 mm (RFID add-on)
Total Weight 130 g
Operating Temperature -20 ºC to 55 ºC
Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity
Set-up Utility Yes
Flash Memory Upgrade Yes
Programmable Sound On/Off Yes
Programmable Carriage Return Yes
Programmable Inter-character Delay Yes
Programmable SS/ES Selectable
Character
Yes
IC Cards Supported (MX5C-SC
only)
ISO7816-(1-4) (T=1, T= 0); SLE4418-4428; SLE4432/4442; SLE4436/5536; I2C
memory cards
Classifications Supported (module
specific)
ISO14443A, ISO14443B, ISO15693, MIFARE Classic, DESFire, Ultra
Certifications CE, FCC, UL, RoHS
Supported Operating Systems Mac OS X 10.5+, Win 7, Win 2008 ,Vista, Win 2003, Win 2000, XP, Win CE,
Unix
Warranty 2 years
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MX5T (Tabletop)
Communications USB port (RS232 – DB9, PS2 KB Wedge using MX5-CBL)
Power 5V via USB port
Current 65 mA to 100 mA
Connectors USB Type A
Cable Length 6 ft; (180 cm); also available in 2 ft ( 60 cm) and 15 ft (450 cm)
Dimensions (LxWxH) 100 x 32 x 32 mm
Total Weight 130 g
Operating Temperature -20 ºC to 55 ºC
Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity
Set-up Utility Yes
Frequency (RFID) LF: 125 kHz; HF: 13.56 MHz
Selectable Tracks Yes (Separate Track selection for both ISO and AAMVA)
Programmable Sound On/Off Yes
Programmable Carriage Return Yes
Programmable Inter-character Delay Yes
Programmable SS/ES Selectable
Character
Yes
Data Checking Built-in, audible and LED, good read and error indicator
Classifications Supported ISO14443A, ISO14443B, ISO15693, EM, TK, AT
Certifications CE, FCC, UL, RoHS
Add-on Modules Smart IC Chip Card, EM RFID, MIFARE RFID options
Supported Operating Systems Mac OS X 10.5+, Win 7, Win 2008 ,Vista, Win 2003, Win 2000, XP, Win CE,
Unix
Warranty 2 years
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Dimensional Views:
MX53-USB MX53-COMBO-USB
B
MX5C-USB MX5T-USB
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Connection Views:
MX5-CBL (Add-on Cable for MX5)
Typical connection of the MX5-CBL-KB to a MX53-USB reader
Note that the device connected could be an MX53 (as shown above), MX5C or MX5T device. All devices
connected to this keyboard wedge cable (MX5-CBL-KB) must have keyboard firmware installed using the
latest version of the Utility (2.8.0) or higher. This cable is designed to utilize the existing keyboard port on your
Windows PC (Mini DIN6 or DIN5) concurrently with your existing keyboard. The card information is
transferred to your computer as if someone had manually typed the information. In order to change any settings
of the device, you must connect the device directly to a USB port and use the Utility. Power is provided by the
keyboard port.
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