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signotec Sigma Lite user manual
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6.2.
Back side
1
Pen holder
5
Device designation
2
Cord (attached to the device and pen)
6
Item number
3
USB cable (permanently attached)
7
Hardware revision number
4
Mounting holes for holders
8
Barcode with unique serial number
7.
Connection types
The signotec Sigma Lite signature pad is available in a variety of connection types. You can choose
between an HID-USB and a vCOM (FTDI) version for use in virtual serial mode. The HID-USB device
(item no. ends with U100)
is designed for local use on a computer. A device featuring an integrated
USB-serial converter (FTDI)
(item no. ends with FT100)
will be detected as a serial device, meaning
it can be addressed via a COM port. These devices are specially designed for terminal server environ-
ments in order to use the device as a local resource.
Note:
A device featuring FTDI always operates in serial (vCOM) mode, whereas a standard
device always operates in HID-USB mode. It is not possible to switch modes on the signotec
Sigma Lite.
7.1.
Use with a computer
We recommend using a signature pad in HID-USB or WinUSB mode for use on a computer with a
local operating system. If you operate the device under Windows 8.1, we recommend installing
the signotec HID driver. This driver disables the (Windows) power saving feature for the signotec
signature pads, which can have a negative effect on the device and could turn off the device from
time to time, for example. The driver is automatically installed with all current signotec software
products. As an alternative, you can download it at
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