Baltech 1056200201A02C User Manual

Operation Manual

10562-002 /Y591-EIND-202

REVISION 1.0, 2009-01-07

The Y591-EIND-202 is a RFID Read-/Write-Device (short: reader). The reader supports
Hitag© family tags and Indala© cards. It provides an universal serial interface (USB) to
output or exchange data with a host computer (typically an Equitrac Page Counter Unit, a
printer or a copy machine) and a 125kHz inductive interface to supply power to and exchange
data with the tags. The host computer can control a bi-colour LED and a beeper to interface
with the user.

Mounting and Connection

The reader generates a magnetic field with the frequency of 13.56MHz which is influenced by
any electrically conductive material in close proximity to the device. When mounting the unit,
a distance to any such material of minimum 10 cm is required to ensure that there will be no
significant degradation of the performance in terms of read range and reliability. Mounting
the unit directly to metal would result in a severe reduction of read range down to zero
functionality. Care should be taken when testing the device after mounting at a problematic
environment: Read ranges and performance vary from card to card and very much from card
to tag or key-fob.

When mounting multiple readers, the distance between readers should be minimum 0.5 m in
order to avoid degradation of performance due to interference.

To connect the device to an Equitrac PageCounter, printer or copy machine, please make sure
the host system provides an USB socket intended for connection of the reader.

Operation

Whenever the device is connected to a proper power supply, it will switch on the internal
antenna and periodically scan for a card. Once a card has been detected, the card number is
read, the data converted and sent to the host system through the serial interface. To enable the
device to read cards, tags and key-fobs successfully, they should be placed centred above the
reader.

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Technical Data

DC Electrical Characteristics

Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units

Vdd Supply Voltage 4.75 5 5.25 VDC
Idd Supply current 250 mA
Idd1 Peak Supply current Inrush 450 mA

Additional requirements for the supply voltage: Vripple = 50mVpp max.

RF Characteristics

Operating frequency: 125kHz
Data transmission modulation reader to card: ASK/PSK
Data transmission modulation card to reader: ASK and PSK

Pinout 4-Pin USB-A plug and Signal Descriptions

Pin Name Type Description

1 PWR Power 5V Power Supply
2 D - Output USB-data inverted
3 D + Input USB-data
4 GND Power Signal and Power Ground

Temperature

Operating temperature range: 0…45°C
Storage temperature range: -20…+60°C
Thermal shock: 30°C/min maximum dT/dt

Humidity

Operating: 20% to 80% relative humidity; non condensing
Non-operating: 10% to 90% relative humidity; non condensing

FCC:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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