MX5 Manual Rev. D
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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 (Shown above), MX5C or MX5T device. All devices
connected to this keyboard wedge cable (MX5-CBL-KB) must have a keyboard firmware installed using the
latest version 2.8.0 Utility or higher. This cable is designed to utilize the existing keyboard port on your PC (Mini
DIN6 or DIN5) concurrently with your 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.
Typical connection of the MX5-CBL-RS to a MX53-USB reader
When utilizing the MX5-CBL-RS cable, the device must have the latest VRS firmware from Utility
version 2.8.0 or higher. Power is provided by a power adapter. In order to change any settings of the
device, you must connect the device directly to a USB port and use the Utility.
MX5-CBL-KB
MX5-CBL-RS
