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© 2021 ELATEC GmbH – TWN4 Slim user manual DocRev6 – 07/2021 

 

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INTRODUCTION 

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL 

 

This user manual is intended for the user and enables a safe and appropriate handling of the product. It gives a general overview, as 

well  as  important technical data and safety information about the product. Before using the product, the user should read and 

understand the content of this user manual. 

 

For the sake of better understanding and readability, this user manual might contain exemplary pictures, drawings and other 

illustrations. Depending on your product configuration, these pictures might differ from the actual design of your product. 

 

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ELATEC SUPPORT 

 

In case of any technical questions, refer to the ELATEC website (www.elatec.com) or contact ELATEC technical support at: 

 

[email protected] 

 

In case of questions regarding your product order or if you wish additional copies of this user manual, contact your Sales representative 

or ELATEC customer service at: 

 

[email protected] 

 

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REVISION HISTORY 

 

VERSION 

CHANGE DESCRIPTION 

EDITION 

06 

Chapter “Compliance Statements” updated 

07/2021 

05 

Editorial changes (new template), labeling requirement for Thailand added and compliance 

statement for Taiwan updated 

06/2021 

04 

Chapter “Power Supply” updated and new requirements for Brazil and Mexico in chapter 

“Compliance Statements” added 

12/2020 

03 

Illustration in chapter “List of Antennas” and chapter “Compliance Statements” updated 

11/2020 

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134.2 kHz in Introduction deleted and chapter “Compliance Statements” updated 

09/2019 

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First edition 

04/2019 

 

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INTENDED USE 

TWN4 Slim is ELATEC smallest compact and flat RFID reader – it’s smaller than an ID-1 card. TWN4 Slim supports a huge range of 

LF and HF technologies (125 kHz and 13.56 MHz). With the support of NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy the reader supports mobile 

use cases for data communication and authentication. It can be operated as a standalone unit connected using a standard cable with 

a micro USB plug to PCs and other devices with USB interface. 

 

The product is for indoor use and may not be used outdoor. 

 

Any use other than the intended use described in this section, as well as any failure to observe the safety information listed in this 

document, will be considered misuse and will void the warranty. ELATEC is not responsible for any damage or injuries resulting from 

any misuse of the product. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for TWN4 Slim

Page 1: ...TWN4 SLIM USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ON 6 5 1 OPERATING MODE 6 5 2 POWER UP 6 5 3 ENUMERATION 6 5 4 INITIALIZATION 6 5 5 NORMAL OPERATION 6 5 6 DETECTION OF A TRANSPONDER 6 5 7 SUSPEND MODE 6 6 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS 7 6 1 EU 7 6 2 FCC 7 6 3 IC 7 6 4 RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE 8 6 5 BRAZIL 8 6 6 MEXICO 8 6 7 TAIWAN 8 6 8 THAILAND 8 6 9 UNITED KINGDOM 9 APPENDIX 10 A TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 10 B RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION 10 ...

Page 3: ...atements updated 07 2021 05 Editorial changes new template labeling requirement for Thailand added and compliance statement for Taiwan updated 06 2021 04 Chapter Power Supply updated and new requirements for Brazil and Mexico in chapter Compliance Statements added 12 2020 03 Illustration in chapter List of Antennas and chapter Compliance Statements updated 11 2020 02 134 2 kHz in Introduction dele...

Page 4: ...ATEC for more information The user is liable for the use of spare parts or accessories other than the ones sold or recommended by ELATEC ELATEC is not responsible for any damage or injuries resulting from the use of spare parts or accessories other than the ones sold or recommended by ELATEC Like most electronic devices RFID systems generate electromagnetic waves that can vary in amplitude and fre...

Page 5: ...ety information above contact ELATEC support Any failure to observe the safety information above will be considered misuse and will void the warranty ELATEC is not responsible for any damage or injuries resulting from any misuse of the product 4 TECHNICAL DATA The reader is equipped with the following antennas PCB contained in TWN4 Slim HF antenna 13 56 MHz Dimensions 55 x 41 mm 2 17 x 1 61 inch N...

Page 6: ...tion the device sounds a short sequence which consists of a lower tone followed by a higher tone 5 5 NORMAL OPERATION As soon as the reader has completed the initialization it is entering normal operation During normal operation the reader is searching for a transponder continuously 5 6 DETECTION OF A TRANSPONDER If a transponder is detected by the reader following actions are performed Send the I...

Page 7: ...r there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation betwe...

Page 8: ...proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados 6 6 MEXICO La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones 1 Es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y 2 Este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada 6 7 TA...

Page 9: ...ments of the UK legislations and other regulations as listed in the respective UKCA declaration of conformity The importer is responsible for applying the following information to the packaging of the product UKCA marking the importer company s details including the company s name and a contact address in the United Kingdom ...

Page 10: ...F high frequency IC Industry Canada LF low frequency NFC near field communication RFID radio frequency identification WEEE Waste of electrical and electronic equipment Refers to Directive 2011 65 EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union B RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION ELATEC documentation ELATEC quick start guide TWN4 Slim data sheet TWN4 Slim technical handbook ...

Page 11: ...mer application has to be validated by the customer himself at his own responsibility Where application information is given it is only advisory and does not form part of the specification Disclaimer All names used in this document are registered trademarks of their respective owners 2021 ELATEC GmbH TWN4 Slim user manual DocRev6 07 2021 ELATEC GMBH Zeppelinstr 1 82178 Puchheim Germany P 49 89 552...

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