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1
MultiBoard
G8x-7xxx/-8xxx
1 Advantages
• Cherry MX key technology with Gold Crosspoint
contacts (G80)
• Cherry FTSC key technology (G81)
• Robust and reliable
• Fully programmable USB 2.0 keyboard
• Programming can be selected – manually or via
software macros
• UnifiedPOS supported (OPOS/JavaPOS)
• Integrated memory
• Provision of statistics data via WMI (Windows
Management Instrumentation)
Alongside the functions of a standard keyboard,
the MultiBoard keyboards offer the following additi-
onal functions depending on the model:
• Magnetic card reader
• PC/SC smartcard reader (EMV 2000 approved)
• Touchpad
• Additional keys (extended layout)
• Inscribable keys
2 Status displays
The left and center LEDs show the status of the
Caps Lock key, Num-Lock key and the shift key.
The right LED shows the status of the scroll key or
has different functions depending on the model as
outlined below:
2.1 Models with magnetic card reader
2.2 Models with smartcard reader,
Models with smartcard and magnetic
card reader
LED (
)
Function
Lights up
green for
approx.
4 sec. (after
connecting or
switching on
the PC)
The magnetic card reader has
been numbered and can be used
(hardware ready for use).
Lights up
green (after
the magnetic
card has
been swiped
through)
The magnetic card has been
read correctly. Configuration via
Cherry Tools
: On/Off and light-
up duration (Standard: On,
200 ms).
LED (
)
Function
Lights up
green
constantly
(after
connecting or
switching on
the PC)
The smartcard reader has been
numbered and can be used
(hardware ready for use).
Flashes red
Communication with the
smartcard.
User Manual
6440502-03 US, RU, CN Jan 2009