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Readers function key mode Default: EQUAL CODES
You can connect 2 barcode reader or 2 proximity readers to the WORKmate.
When you read a barcode or proximity card the workmate sends a function code with the card number to
indicate the data comes from a reader.
You can setup the WORKmate to transmit ‘EQUAL CODES’ for both reader inputs or
‘DIFFERENT CODES’ for each reader input.
EQUAL CODES is good when you want the user to choose if he plugs his barcode pen in the left or right
connector.
DIFFERENT CODES is needed in an access control situation when one reader is used to enter a building
and a second to leave the building.
Input port 1 message mode Default:Software enabled
The 2 inputs port on the optional I/O board can work in 2 different modes.
‘SOFTWARE ENABLED’ is this mode the software has to send a code to the WORKmate to read the
input status.
‘ALLWAYS ACTIVE’ is this mode the WORKmate sends the input status automatically each time the input
changes.
Input port 2 message mode Default:Software enabled
The same as input port 1 message mode.
Extern Proximity input mode
Default: Inverted
The proximity reader signals on the 2
nd
proximity port can be inverted or not.
‘INVERTED’ is typical for a proximity reader connected to the I/O board.
‘NORMAL’ is mostly used for a reader directly connected via the left DIN connector.
Define external function key
Default: disabled
You can connect a push button to the input pin on the right DIN connector (input 3).
With this setup menu item you can link a keyboard code to this input.
If you press this external push button it is like you press the same key on the keyboard.
The key codes can be found by going to KEYBOARD TEST in the self test menu.
If you enter code 0 this function will be disabled.
Barcode & Prox. reader mode
Default: always active
In the old WORKmates the readers are only active in a special mode, the new WORKMATE II is always
ready to read barcodes or proximity cards, this is the ‘ALLWAYS ACTIVE’ mode.
To be compatible with older software you can set the mode to ‘SOFTWARE ENABLED’, in this mode the
readers are only active if they are activated by a software code.
LCD display backlight mode
Default: Allways off
The backlighting of the LCD display can be set to these modes:
‘AUTOMATIC MODE’ The backlight is only active if the display has changed, after 10 seconds the light
goes off again.
‘ALLWAYS ON’ The backlight is always active, this draws the most power.
‘ALLWAYS OFF’ The backlight is never active, this mode saves power. Use this mode if there is enough
ambient light .
RS232 port settings
Default: 9600 Baud No parity
The WORKmate II has standard a RS232 port on the right DIN connector.
You can set the baudrate to 9600,4800,2400 or 1200 Baud.
And the parity to 8 No, 7 Even or 7 Odd parity.
