MC80

Products

MC80/MC128
Programmable Keyboards

MC Series POS

Keyboard Family

The universal modular construction of these compact keyboards permits easy adaption to specific system requirements. A magnetic card reader, chip card reader, keylock, barcode decoder and LC Display can be added in any combination. The ergonomic design provides a user friendly interface.

All configurable key positions can be populated with your choice of single, double, triple or quad size or blank tile keys that disable a position.

The key positions are programmed either "online" by a standard keyboard, or via the Preh Programmer software. In both cases the keycodes are stored in the EEPROM and can be erased and rewritten as often as desired.

The keyboards are compatible with all common operating systems including; DOS, Windows, Unix and OS/2.

Various system interfaces are supported. The keyboard is equipped with an 8 PIN miniDIN connector which allows use of the appropriate interface cable directly from the outside of the keyboard.

These standard keyboards are designed for the IBM synchronous PC and PS/2 data format. Additional interfaces, such as RS232 C, RS 485 and RS422 are also available. Both MC80 and MC128 come equipped with a 6 pin "daisy chain" socket which can be used to connect an additional standard keyboard.

Available Options:

Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR)
The standard MSR is a bi-directional, double track reader (tracks 1 and 2). A three track reader as well as tracks 2-3 reader is also available. The MSR reads all magnetic cards in accordance with ISO 7810 and 7811.

SmardCard Reader
A SmartCard or chip card Reader is available for reading and writing can be integrated in either model. Check with Preh for a list of supported standards.

LC-Display (MC-25 only)
The liquid crystal display is integrated in the housing and runs in the yellow-green mode. The backlit display is available in a 2x16 character configuration. The display is driven by software drivers supplied by Preh.

Daisy-Chain Connection
The MC 25 and MC 35 are equipped with 6 pin mini-DIN connections to allow the connection of an additional standard keyboard, or other MC Series Keyboards from Preh.

MC Series Options

Magnetic Stripe Reader

Laser/BarCode Interface

LC Display

5 Position Keylock

Smart Card!
Read/Write Device for MC Series and PC-POS Keyboards

Specifications

Commander MC Series Specifications

	Mechanical

Housing	Color: gray-white, similar to RAL 9002 MC80WX: 335mm x 164mm (13.19" x 6.46") MC128WX: 335mm x 220mm (13.19 x 8.66")
Keys:	Key spacing: 19 mm 80 to 128 keys Actuation travel: 3,5 mm ± 0,5 mm Actuation force: 0,6 N + 0,2 N Impact stability: 1 ON, 1 min. Life: minimum 7.5 x 106 cycles per key, typical 10 x 106 cycles per key Colors: grey-white, similar to RAL 9002 grey, similar to RAL 7035 additional colors on request

Electronics	Supply voltage:	+ 5 V ± 5%
	Current consumption:	60 mA (without options)
	Internal keyboard electronics contain 8 KB EEPROM memory Data format/Intedaces:	bi-directional, serially synchronous or serially asynchronous Interface cables to the main system are directly connected from outside (8pole Mini-DIN connector at the keyboard electronics) The standard data transfer to and from the keyboard is in the IBM synchronous format for PC-XT, AT, 386, 486, 586 and PS/2systems Additional interfaces, such as RS 232C, RS 485, RS 422 can be supplied. Daisy chaining additional keyboards (101-keyboards for online programming) over a 6pole MiniDIN connector at the keyboard.
	Autorepeat:	all keys, repeat frequency and delay time are programmable
		4 LEDs for e.g. CAPS LOCK, SCROLL LOCK, NUM LOCK as well as magnetic card and chip card state
		Buzzer for generating acoustic signals (keyclick)
	Cables:	Standard connection cable for PC-XT, -AT and PS/2: 2 meters long, shielded, with Mini-DIN connector on the keyboard side and choice of 5 pin DIN or 6pin Mini-DIN connector at the keyboard. Daisy chaining cables for an additional keyboard with 5pole DIN or 6pole Mini-DIN connector Connection cables for additional interfaces are available
	Magnetic Stripe Card Reader: (Optional)	Track: 2 Tracks: 1+ 2, 2+3 Tracks: 1+2+3 Magnetic cards in accordance with ISO 7810 and 7811 are read A LED signal is given after each correct read
	Barcode Electronics (Optional)	The following bar-code readers can be connected: infrared and red light pens, touch scanner, laser scanner, hand-held scanners with integrated decoder. The following codes can be read: CODABAR, 2/5 Interleaved, Code 39, Code 128, MSI, EAN/UPC/JAN Electronic connectionsLaser-output: 9pole SubD-MALE connector WAND output: (data pens): 9pole Sub-D-FEMALE connector RS 232 output: 9pole Sub-D-MALE connector
	Key Lock (Optional):	Key lock with 5 positions and 3 keys
	Chip Card Reader (Optional):	according to MKT-specification v 0.9


	PIN Assignments


	CPU Side Interface 1 - data 2 - NC 3 - GND 4 - +5V 5 - clock 6 - NC Shield


	Keyboard Side Interface 1 - NC 2 - clock 3 +5V 4 data 5 GND 6 NC 7 NC 8 NC Shield

Programming	"Online Programming"	In the online programming mode, the keyboard is programmed with another keyboard (101, etc.) connected to the daisy-chain socket. In this mode each key can be programmed up to eight levels. The desired key assignments are stored directly in the internal EEPROM. When operating the keyboard no additional software (TSR) is required.
	Programming via the "Preh Programmer"	With the Preh Programmer software the programming of the keyboardis done over the keyboard interface (DOS). The programming mode supports uploading and downloading functions and the various key assignments can be made available, edited and copied to a file. The programmer allows programming on up to 128 levels.
ESD-EMV Characteristics	CE Approval Emmissions: Interface Stability:	EN55022, Category B FCC Subpart 15, Class A Resistance against magnetic fields, test limit 3 V/m Resistance against ESD according to EN 50082-1, resistance limit 15kV
Temperature Ratings	Storage and Transportation Operating Relative Humidity	-40deg C to +60deg C +/- 0deg C to + 50deg C 5% to 93%
Air Pressure		700 hPa to 1060 hPa
Climatic Class		DIN-IEC 68, Part 1, Annex A
Materials Surfaces	Housing Guide Frames Switching Membrane Base Plate Spring Elements Ventilation diaphragm Keycaps	ABS Polystrol Polyester Steel, Zink Plated Elastomer Trevira Vestodur

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