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Options:
The ATB422/423 has a range of options:
An integrated “Trackpoint” USB Mouse compatible pointing device.
A dual illumination OCR reader to read passports, visas and identity documents as well as
stock control numbers and document numbers from thermally printed ATB coupons and
stock control numbers and barcodes from TAT‟s.
A bi-directional 4-track MSR (Magnetic Swipe Reader) for reading Credit Cards, Frequent
Flier Cards and ATB2 documents.
An auxiliary RS-232 serial input port, for attachment to external devices (for example, the
Access LSR120 2D barcode imager for Airline e-Tickets).
Connections
The ATB422/423 is connected to its host computer via a cable fitted with a USB connector. The
keyboard is powered from a powered USB port and does not require an external power supply.
All data (keyboard, mouse, OCR, MSR and auxiliary serial port) is routed via the USB connector.
The keyboard and mouse will appear as Human Interface Devices under Windows XP and
Windows Vista.
OCR, MSR and auxiliary serial port data will appear as defined in the SITA, ARINC or Unformatted
data protocols. A driver is available from the Access Ltd website to allow this data to originate either
from a virtual COM: port, or from the keyboard. The origin can be individually selected for each of
the following types of data:
OCR Passport
OCR Ticket
OCR ATB Coupon
MSR Credit Card
MSR ATB Coupon
Barcode
