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Blackboard MRD5 User Manual

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The Blackboard model MRD5, is a Mobile Reader Device for reading Blackboard mag-stripe and
contactless cards. A card-swipe allows reading of mag-stripe cards and an internal antenna
provides the capability to read Near-Field Communication (NFC) credentials. It operates as a
peripheral device to a host such as a smart phone or tablet with communication being provided
over USB or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). When a Blackboard credential is read, the information
on the credential is then transferred to the host device. Application software must be
installed on the host device to work with the MRD5.

The MRD5 has a card-swipe for reading mag-stripe cards. An internal antenna provides Near­Field Communication (NFC) to allow reading contactless cards and NFC type credentials. A
switch controls when the device is powered on or off, and a chargeable Lithium-Ion battery
provides up to 40 hours of continuous operation.

The figure below shows the controls and status indicators.

Power Status
Button Indicator

Indicator

Power Button

The Power button controls when the MRD5 turned on or off. When on, the Power button is
illuminated green.

To turn the device ON - Press and hold the Power button for at least 2 seconds. The Status
indicator will be yellow while pressed and after 2 seconds will turn green followed by an
ascending audio tone.

To turn the device OFF - Press and hold the Power button for at least 2 seconds. The Status
indicator will be yellow while pressed and after 2 seconds and then turn off with a descending
audio tone.

If the MRD5 is not being used for an extended period of time, turn the device off to save
battery power.

If the MRD5 appears to stop working and the unit fails to turn off after 2 seconds, a hardware
power down must be performed by depressing and holding the power switch down for more
than 12 seconds.

Charging the Battery

A USB Power Adapter is not provided with the MRD5 Mobile Reader. Any USB Power Adapter
with a minimum 5 Watt rating that complies with local regulatory Safety requirements can be
used.

To charge the MRD5 battery:

• Connect the Mobile Reader to a USB Power Adapter using the included cable.

• Plug the USB Power Adapter in to a power outlet.

The charger status LED indicates the state of the charge process. Note, the indicator is only on
when a power source has been plugged in to the USB connector.

• Yellow – Charger voltage is within limits and battery is being charged.

• Green – battery is fully charged. Charger can be disconnected from Reader.

• Red – Charger voltage is not within limits for charging battery.

Some USB 2.0 ports and accessories do not provide enough power to charge the MRD5. When
this occurs, the charge indicator may be red or not turned on.

If the Mobile Reader is left turned on during charging, it will take longer to charge.

battery has been completely discharged, it may require an additional hour to charge.

If the