RFID Reader TWN4 Slim Manual Rev. 2.
Elatec GmbH 1. Introduction The TWN4 Slim is Elatec’s smallest compact & flat RFID reader – it’s smaller than an ID-1 card. TWN4 Slim supports a huge range of LF and HF technologies (125 kHz and 13.56 MHz). With the support of NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy the reader supports mobile use cases for data communication and authentication. It can be operated as a stand-alone unit and connected using a standard cable with a micro USB plug to PCs and other devices with USB interface.
Elatec GmbH 2. Getting Started 2.1 Operating mode In order to start operating a TWN4 Slim, it simply has to be connected directly to a host device. 2.2 Power Supply Requirement for the external power supply unit: - Limited Power Source according to IEC60950-1 or Limited Power Source according to IEC60950-1 or - PS2 classified IEC62368-1 - Short-circuit current < 8A 2.3 Enumeration Once the device has been powered up, it is waiting for completion of the enumeration by the USB host.
Elatec GmbH 2.5 Normal Operation As soon as the device has completed the initialization, it is entering normal operation. During normal operation the device is searching for a transponder continuously. 2.6 Detection of a Transponder If a transponder is detected by the reader, following actions are performed Send the ID to the host. By default, the USB device sends by emulating keystrokes of a keyboard. A RS232 device sends the ASCII code of an ID.
Elatec GmbH 3. List of Antennas LF-Antenna HF-Antenna circulating the PCB (inside the inner layers) The antenna for the BLE module is integrated in the BLE chip.
Elatec GmbH 4. Compliance statements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Elatec GmbH Canada Compliance This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Elatec GmbH 5. Service Address In case of any technical questions, please contact: Elatec GmbH Zeppelinstr. 1 82178 Puchheim Germany Phone: +49 (0) 89 5529961 0 Fax: +49 (0) 89 5529961 129 Email: info-rfid@elatec.
