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`EP210 Ethernet Peripheral
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`Now available with Power over Ethernet (PoE)
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`CONTENTS
`Overview
`Theory of operation
`Terminal Emulation
`Network Interface
`Operator Interface
`Input / Output Options
`Power Supply
`Software
`Physical Specifications
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`Datasheet (120k /
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`Overview
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`The EP210 is a small, low cost, general purpose data collection peripheral
`device that communicates with a software application program over a
`TCP/IP network. It can decode input from a bar-code, mag-stripe or
`Wiegand card reader and convert it to an ASCII string. A serial RS-232
`port allows communications with a serial device (scanner, scale, counter,
`etc.) over the network. In addition, digital I/O interface options include up
`to four (4) relay outputs and four (4) digital inputs with counters. The
`network interface supports both 10BaseT and 100BaseT Ethernet
`connections. Optional 802.11b/g wireless connectivity is also available.
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`The EP210 can be applied to a wide variety of applications such as:
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`Employee access systems
`Member access systems
`Member attendance systems
`Membership attendance systems
`member attendance tracking systems
`Membership attendance tracking systems
`Student access systems
`Student attendance systems
`Student attendance tracking systems
`Student tracking systems
`Casino player tracking systems
`Seminar attendance tracking systems
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`Configurational options offer a wide range of solutions for data collection
`applications including:
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`Ethernet card reader
`Ethernet badge reader
`Ethernet ID reader
`Ethernet ID card reader
`Ethernet RFID reader
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`TCP/IP card reader
`TCP/IP badge reader
`TCP/IP ID reader
`TCP/IP ID card reader
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`Ethernet RFID card reader
`TCP/IP RFID reader
`Ethernet Prox reader
`TCP/IP RFID card reader
`Ethernet Prox card reader
`TCP/IP Prox Reader
`Ethernet proximity card reader
`TCP/IP Prox card reader
`Ethernet Smart card reader
`TCP/IP proximity card reader
`Ethernet Mifare reader
`TCP/IP Smart card reader
`Ethernet Mifare card reader
`TCP/IP MiFare reader
`Ethernet barcode card reader
`TCP/IP Mifare card reader
`Ethernet barcode badge reader
`TCP/IP barcode card reader
`Ethernet bar code card reader
`TCP/IP barcode badge reader
`Ethernet bar code badge
`TCP/IP bar code card reader
`reader
`TCP/IP bar code badge reader
`Ethernet bar code ID reader
`TCP/IP bar code ID reader
`Ethernet credit card reader
`TCP/IP credit card reader
`Ethernet mag-card reader
`TCP/IP mag-card reader
`Ethernet mag-stripe card
`TCP/IP mag-stripe card
`reader
`reader
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`Theory of Operation
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`When the EP210 is connected to an Ethernet network it sends data to and
`receives commands from a user program. Reader input is decoded and
`forwarded to the application program. Likewise, the application program
`can send data to or receive data from the serial port. The digital I/O
`features allow the software to control the relay outputs and query the
`counter inputs.
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`Decoder Emulation
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`The EP210 has two (2) emulation modes, the "Virtual Terminal Command"
`(VTC) mode and the "ANSI Emulation Mode". The VTC mode provides a
`unique but simple protocol that eliminates the need to know all the
`particulars of the lower level ANSI protocol. The ANSI emulation mode is
`a subset of the standard ANSI terminal protocol. For more information on
`these emulation modes see the "Software Interface" section.
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`Network Interface
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`The EP210 connects to a 10BaseT or 100BaseT hub (or switch) via a
`standard RJ-45 Ethernet (CAT 5) cable. From a network perspective it
`occupies a single "socket" at a specified TCP/IP address and port number.
`The device must be configured with a unique IP address, net mask, and
`port number BEFORE it is installed on the network (see "Network
`Configuration"). The host software communicates with the EP210 by
`establishing a connection with the terminal and then sending and receiving
`ASCII text command strings (see "Software Interface").
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`In addition to the primary TCP/IP network port the EP210 supports an
`additional Telnet port (port 23). This port can be used by a Telnet client
`for remote configuration and control using the "Telnet Command Mode".
`An "Aux Command Mode" is also provided to allow initial and local
`configuration using the serial RS-232 port on the EP210. The "Telnet
`Command Mode" and the "Aux Command Mode" allow all of the VTC
`commands to be executed.
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`Operator Interface
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`The EP210 typically includes a bar-code or mag-stripe reader for operator
`input. Optional inputs include RFID or Wiegand card readers. In addition,
`bar-code wands or scanners can also interfaced to the decoder. Optional
`digital inputs with counters and software controlled relay outputs provide
`machine control interface for an external device.
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`Input / Output options
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`Several input/output options are available as follows:
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`Barcode Input
`The barcode decoder input option allows one (1) or optionally two (2) bar-
`code input devices to be interfaced to the EP210 decoder. Decoded input is
`converted to an ASCII string and appended with an automatic "Enter"
`(<CR>) code. The EP210 will automatically discriminate and decode Code
`39, Code 128, Interleave 2/5, Codabar, and UPC/EAN symbologies.
`Available input scanning devices include wands, slot readers, and wand
`emulating CCD or laser scanners.
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`Mag-Stripe Input
`The mag-stripe decoder input option allows either a single or dual track
`magnetic card reader to be supported. Either single Track #1 or Track #2
`reader can be decoded and the input is converted to an ASCII string and
`appended with an automatic "Enter" (<CR>) code. If a dual track reader
`is installed track #1 will be decoded first and if it fails track #2 will be
`decoded.
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`Prox-Card (RFID) Input
`The optional RFID proximity card reader configures the EP210 to read
`proximity cards.
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`Serial Port
`The serial RS-232 port is used to initially configure the EP210 via the "Aux
`Command Mode" which provides local communications with a terminal or
`laptop computer. The serial port can also be used to interface serial
`devices like scales, scanners, counters and other machines with the
`application software over the network. Input on the serial port is
`forwarded as an ASCII string to the application program. Software can
`direct output data to the serial port to support an attached device such as
`a serial strip printer. Access to the serial port is provided by a DB9M
`connector configured as a DTE device.
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`Digital Input Option
`The digital input option provides four (4) solid state relay (SSR) inputs
`which can be read under software control. In addition, each input will
`increment an eight (8) digit counter which can be read/cleared under
`software control. Activation voltage for each input must be between 5 - 24
`Vdc or they can be optionally configured to support a "dry contact" input.
`The digital inputs are "debounced" and must be active for at least 20
`milliseconds and inactive for at least 20 milliseconds. Therefor, to
`accurately increment the counter the maximum count frequency is 25
`counts/second.
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`Relay Output
`The EP210 can be equipped with four (4) solid state relay (SSR) outputs
`that can be individually activated under software control. Relay controls
`include "On", "Off" and "Pulsed" for a specified amount of time. Each relay
`has a single "form A" contact rated at 10va (100vdc, 100ma.) maximum.
`If larger loads must be controlled use of an external relay is required. The
`relay outputs can be optionally configured to directly activate an external
`12Vdc relay. For more information on external connections see application
`note AN0202.
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`Power Over Ethernet
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`Optional Power Over Ethenet (PoE) is now available.
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`Power Supply
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`The EP210 is powered by a 12Vdc power adapter that plugs directly into a
`120vac receptacle. Typical power consumption is less than 6 watts.
`Attaching optional input devices (laser scanners, card readers, etc.) can
`increase the power consumption slightly. Alternate power supplies are
`available for international customers or the EP210 can be powered using a
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`12Vdc supply connected to the power jack.
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`Software Interface
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`Software communications with the EP210 is simple and straight forward.
`The primary TCP/IP port is used for communications with the user
`application program. Normally, the host software (client) is responsible
`for establishing a network connection with the EP210 (server) on a
`specified port. Alternately, the EP210 can be configured to automatically
`establish a connection (client) with a host computer application (server)
`using the SERVER parameter (see "Setup & Configuration" section).
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`Once the connection is established the host application software can send
`data to and receive data from the decoder. Typically, the data transfer is
`accomplished in ASCII character strings to minimize network packet
`traffic. The communications protocol is determined by the emulation mode
`(see MODE parameter) and can be changed dynamically by the host
`software
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`Physical Specifications
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`Serial Port Input/Output (RS-232)
`Bar-code decoder interface (single or dual)
`Optional Magnetic stripe card reader interface (Trk 1 and/or Trk 2)
`Optional Wiegand card reader interface (26 bit)
`Optional Digital Inputs (4) with Counters
`Optional Relay control outputs (2 or 4)
`Dimensions:
` No slot reader: 84mm wide x 30mm height x 129mm depth
` Bar-code slot reader: 84mm wide x 60mm height x 129mm depth
` Mag-stripe reader: 84mm wide x 58mm height x 129mm depth
`Weight:
` No slot reader:
` Bar-code slot reader:
` Mag-stripe reader:
`Power Consumption: Standard Unit - 6 Watts (max)
`Temperature Ranges
` Operating: 0ºC to 60ºC (32ºF to 140ºF)
` Storage Temperature: -30ºC to 70ºC (-20ºF to 158ºF)
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