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MCI Family
Instruction
1 General Notes for the User
Congratulations on your purchase of the MCI keyboard!
All PrehKeyTec products undergo a continuous improvement process. For this reason, technical
modifications may be made without notice.
We would like to point out that improper handling, storage, actions and/or modifications can lead
to malfunctions and damage during use. If you modify our products as the end user, we are in no
way responsible for any warranties or liability, unless you have obtained an express, written
release for your case of operation.
This applies especially to unprofessional repair and maintenance work.
Any claims for damages against PrehKeyTec – regardless of the legal reason – are excluded if
we are not responsible for intent or gross negligence. The above limitation does not apply to
claims for damages resulting from product liability laws.
These operating instructions apply only to keyboards of the MCI family.
If you have problems operating or programming the MCI family, please contact your dealer.
You can find the current programming and driver software, as well as further information, on
our Internet page:
http://www.prehkeytec.com
2 Characteristics of the MCI Family
The MCI family is characterized especially by its ergonomic and compact design.
Depending on the housing model, the keyboards of the MCI family are equipped with the following
modules:
•
glidepad or microjoystick,
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magnetic stripe reader (MSR),
•
key-operated switch (KL),
•
smart card read/write device (SCR).
Depending on the keypad model, keyboards of the MCI family have up to 128 (MCI 3100: 145)
programmable key positions. In the alphanumeric keypad design, the keys of the alphabetic
section are preassigned according to the functions of a standard MF2 keyboard.
Programming of the individual key positions and any integrated modules is done with our easy-to-
use programming software. You can find the appropriate software packages, as well as additional
notes regarding programming, on the Internet under
http://www.prehkeytec.com
.
The figures in these operating instructions show the maximum configuration of the MCI 128.
However, the description applies to all keyboards of the MCI family.
3 Installation
3.1 Contents of package
Before starting to use your keyboard, please check whether all the parts shown below are present
and show no obvious signs of damage:
