Section 1
INTRODUCTION
ID TECH VersaKey Compact Programmable Keyboard is a card-reader-enabled
data-entry solution designed for POS and security applications. The VersaKey
Compact is a full-function programmable keyboard with a space-saving 14” x 8”
form factor, and an integrated MagStripe reader. It is available with Smart Card,
touchpad or trackball options. Additionally, country-specific keyboard layouts in
various languages are available.
The VersaKey Compact’s programmable keys are easily configured with ID
TECH KeyUtility software, which is supplied with the product or can be
downloaded from the ID TECH website. For multi-step procedures, macros can
be programmed into the keyboard to simplify data-entry process. Each
programmable key accepts up to 16 key codes. Once the key assignment is
finalized, the code settings can be downloaded into the keyboard’s non-volatile
memory.
The VersaKey magnetic card reader offers full data-editing capabilities. It is fully
programmable using MagSwipe Configuration Utility available on the ID TECH
website (http://www.idtechproducts.com). Data can be formatted with user
defined preamble, postamble (a.k.a. prefix and suffix), and terminator characters
to match with the format used in specific applications.
VersaKey Programmable Keyboard is available with USB- keyboard and USB-
HID interfaces. VersaKey product with a USB-keyboard configuration always
sends keyboard and MagStripe data in scan codes format so that the MagStripe
data appears as if they were from a keyboard. For USB-HID device, VersaKey
communicates MagStripe data in ASCII characters through the USB cable,
allowing the VersaKey to serve separate keyboard and Magstripe reader
functions via a single device. For additional information on USB-HID interface
communication, please refer to 80074503-001 ID TECH VersaKey USB-HID
interface reference manual.
Both the keyboard and the reader are industry proven solutions. Together, they
deliver a space-saving, efficient and reliable POS solution. The keyboard
provides more than 20,000,000 key operations; the reader has an operational life
greater than 1,000,000 swipes. The VersaKey meets FCC Class B & CE
regulatory requirements. ESD immunity is greater than 15KV with no damage to
the circuits. VersaKey Keyboard is compatible with Windows 98, 2000, XP, &
Vista operating systems
