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CONFIGURATION
The configuration of the smart card reader is determined by the miniature switch block which is located on the
underside of the reader unit (in the top right corner when viewed with the rear panel cable pointing downwards).
The switch block has eight separate switches and the operation mode is determined by which switches are set to
the ON position:
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# Mode
Description
Switch settings
1
Manually associate
and retain individual
channels
In this mode, press the number button on the smart card reader
for the computer you wish to associate your card with. The card
will remain associated with the computer even when another
computer channel is chosen.
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2
Auto associate
channels by activity
detection
In this mode, the smart card reader will automatically associate
itself with the computer that requires smart card access, based
on its activity detection algorithm.
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3
Auto associate
channels by power-
detection
In this mode, the smart card reader will automatically associate
itself with the computer that requires smart card access, based
on its power detection algorithm.
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4
Device Manager mode DM mode determines whether the smart card reader should
remain mapped to a computer’s device manager if the card is
removed. This option is only applicable when used in conjunction
with other modes, eg this mode plus
Auto association by activity
detection
(ie modes 4 + 2).
When DM mode is not used, the reader will be disconnected
from a computer’s device manager whenever the smart card
is removed. This may cause compatibility issues with some
applications.
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5
Auto associate by
activity
and
power
detection
In this mode, the smart card reader will automatically associate
itself with the computer that requires smart card access, based
on either its activity or power detection algorithms.
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6
Auto associate by
activity
and
power
detection
plus
Device
Manager mode
(default setting)
In this mode, the smart card reader will automatically associate
itself to the computer which requires smart card access based on
either activity or power detection (depending on the smart card
type). Upon smart card removal the DM mode will cause the
reader to remain mapped to the computer’s device manager, just
as a standard smart card reader would.
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7
Manually associate
with one channel
at a time
In this mode, press the number button on the smart card reader
for the computer you wish to associate your card with. When
another button is pressed, your card will be de-associated from
the initial computer and connected with the new computer.
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8
Manually associate and
retain all channels
In this mode, press button 1 when you are ready for your card
to be used. The reader will then associate your card with all
connected computers.
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To configure the smart card reader
1 With the smart card reader powered on or off,
locate the switch block on the underside of the
unit.
2 Gently remove the switch block cover.
3 Change the on/off status of the switches as
shown left to match the required operation
mode.
4 Replace the switch block cover.
8-way switch block
