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VersaKey™ Programmable Keyboard User Manual
1.0
Introduction
ID TECH VersaKey Compact Programmable Keyboard is a card-reader-enabled data-entry
solution designed for POS and security applications. The VersaKey Compact is a full-
function programmable keyboard with a space-saving
14” x 8” form factor, and an
integrated MagStripe reader. It is available with Smart Card, touchpad or trackball options.
Additionally, country-specific keyboard layouts in various languages are available.
The VersaKey Compact’s programmable keys are easily configured with ID TECH
KeyUtility software, which is supplied with the product or can be downloaded from the ID
TECH website. For multi-step procedures, macros can be programmed into the keyboard
to simplify data-entry process. Each programmable key accepts up to 16 key codes. Once
the key assignment is finalized, the code settings can be downloaded into the keyboard’s
non-volatile memory.
The VersaKey magnetic card reader offers full data-editing capabilities. It is fully
programmable using MagSwipe Configuration Utility available on the ID TECH website
(http://www.idtechproducts.com). Data can be formatted with user defined preamble,
postamble (a.k.a. prefix and suffix), and terminator characters to match with the format
used in specific applications.
VersaKey Programmable Keyboard is available with USB- keyboard and USB- HID
interfaces. VersaKey product with a USB-keyboard configuration always sends keyboard
and MagStripe data in scan codes format so that the MagStripe data appears as if they
were through a keyboard. For USB-HID device, VersaKey communicates MagStripe data in
ASCII characters through the USB cable, allowing the VersaKey to serve separate
keyboard and Magstripe reader functions via a single device. For additional information on
USB-HID interface communication, please refer to 80074503-001 ID TECH VersaKey USB-
HID interface reference manual.
Both the keyboard and the reader are industry proven solutions. Together, they deliver a
space-saving, efficient and reliable POS solution. The keyboard provides more than
20,000,000 key operations; the reader has an operational life greater than 1,000,000
swipes. The VersaKey meets FCC Class B & CE regulatory requirements. ESD immunity
is greater than 15KV with no damage to the circuits. VersaKey Keyboard is compatible with
Windows 98, 2000, XP, & Vista operating systems
2.0
Product Configurations
VersaKey Compact Programmable Keyboard comes in two standard configurations:
Model Number
Description
IDKA-3344XX
VersaKey with MagStripe reader (USB-Keyboard interface),
without touchpad
IDKA-3345XX
VersaKey with MagStripe reader (USB-Keyboard interface), with
touchpad
