ELATEC TWN4 Desktop Card Reader Instruction Manual

: June 24, 2024
: ELATEC

TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard LEGIC M

INTEGRATION MANUAL

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This integration manual explains how to integrate ELATEC RFID module TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard LEGIC M into a host device and is mainly intended for integrators and host manufacturers. Before installing the product, the integrators should read and understand the content of this manual and other relevant installation documents.

The content of this manual is subject to changes without prior notice and printed versions might be obsolete. Integrators and host manufacturers are required to use the latest version of this manual.

For the sake of better understanding and readability, this manual might contain exemplary pictures, drawings and other illustrations. Depending on your product configuration, these pictures might differ from the actual design of your product.

The original version of this manual has been written in English. Wherever the manual is available in another language, it is considered as a translation of the original document for information purposes only. In case of discrepancy, the original version in English will prevail.

1.2 ELATEC SUPPORT

In case of any technical questions or product malfunction, refer to the ELATEC website (www.elatec.com) or contact ELATEC technical support at support-rfid@elatec.com

2 SAFETY INFORMATION

Before unpacking and installing the product, this manual and all relevant installation instructions must be read carefully and understood.
The product is an electronic device whose installation requires specific skills and expertise. The installation of the product should be done by trained and qualified personnel only.
Before installing the product into a host device, the integrator should make sure that he/she has read and understood the ELATEC technical documentation related to the product, as well as the technical documentation related to the host device. In particular, the instructions and safety information given in the user manual of the TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard family should be read carefully and listed in the technical documentation of the host manufacturer as well, as soon as these instructions and safety information are required for a safe and proper use of the host device containing TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard LEGIC M.
ELATEC also recommends the integrators to follow general ESD protective measures during the installation of the product into a host device, e.g. the use of an antistatic wristband or special gloves.
The product might show sharp edges or corners and requires a particular attention during the unpacking and installation.
Unpack the product carefully and do not touch any sharp edges or corners, or any sensitive components on the product.
If necessary, wear safety gloves.
The integrator should not touch the antennas (if not shielded), printed circuit boards, connectors or
other sensitive components on the product.
Metallic materials on or in direct vicinity to the product might reduce the reading performance of the product. Refer to the installation instructions or contact ELATEC for more information.
In case the product is equipped with a cable, do not twist or pull the cable excessively.
In case the product is equipped with a cable, the cable may not be replaced or extended.
ELATEC excludes any liability for damages or injuries resulting from the use of the product with a cable extension or a replaced cable.
To comply with the applicable RF exposure requirements, the product should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm to any user’s/nearby person’s body at all times. Refer to Chapter “RF exposure considerations” for further information about RF exposure compliance.
The use of other RFID readers or modules in direct vicinity to the product, or in combination with the product might damage the product or alter its reading performance. In case the host device already contains other RFID devices, observe a minimum distance of 30 cm between all RFID devices to achieve the best performance for each device. In case of doubts, contact ELATEC for more information.
Before installing the product into the host device, the power supply of the host device must be turned off.

If you are unsure about any part of the safety information above, contact ELATEC support.

Any failure to comply with the safety information given in this document is considered improper use. ELATEC excludes any liability in case of improper use or faulty product installation.

3 INTEGRATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 GENERAL

TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard LEGIC M may be installed into any host device, as long as it is operated under the operational conditions stated in the product user manual and other technical documents (e.g. data sheet). The product is equipped with two integrated RFID antennas. Thus, no antenna installation is required.

3.2 LIST OF APPLICABLE RULES

Refer to the approval certificates, grants and declarations of conformity issued for TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard LEGIC M, and to Chapter “Compliance statements” in the user manual of the TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard family for more information about the rules applicable to TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard LEGIC M.

3.3 SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL USE CONDITIONS

There are no specific operational use conditions for TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard LEGIC M other than the conditions mentioned in the product user manual and data sheet. The host manufacturer and integrator must ensure that these use conditions comply with the use conditions of the host device. In addition, these use conditions must be stated in the user manual of the host device.

3.4 LIMITED MODULE PROCEDURES

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3.5 TRACE ANTENNA DESIGN

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3.6 RF EXPOSURE CONSIDERATIONS

The antennas of TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard LEGIC M must be installed to meet the applicable RF exposure compliance requirements and any additional testing and authorization process as required. Refer to Chapter “Safety information” for detailed information about the radio frequency exposure conditions applicable to the product. These RF exposure conditions must be stated in the end-product manual(s) of the host device manufacturer.

3.7 ANTENNAS

TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard LEGIC M is equipped with the following antennas:

Integrated RFID LF antenna (125 kHz)
Dimensions: 31.00 x 32.00 mm / 1.22 x 1.26 inch
Number of turns: 155
Integrated RFID HF antenna (13.56 MHz)
Dimensions: 45.00 x 48.00 mm / 1.77 x 1.89 inch
Number of turns: 3

For more information, refer to the related product data sheet or other relevant technical documents.

3.8 LABEL AND COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Refer to Chapter “Compliance statements” in the user manual of the TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard family for detailed label and compliance information.

3.9 TEST MODES AND ADDITIONAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS

No specific testing method has been defined by ELATEC for TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard LEGIC M. The product has been tested and found in compliance with the specifications noted on the approval certificates and other relevant approval documents. However, the integrator is still responsible for any additional testing and authorization process required for the end product. It is recommended that the host device manufacturer installing the modular transmitter perform some investigative measurements to confirm that the resulting composite system does not exceed the spurious emissions limits or band edge limits (e.g., where a different antenna may be causing additional emissions). Detailed information regarding test procedure is described in the relevant rule parts (refer to Chapter “List of applicable rules”).

3.10 INSTALLATION

There are four holes for mechanical fixation of TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard LEGIC M into the host device. Observe the minimum separation distance recommended by ELATEC when the host device already contains other RFID devices (refer to Chapter “Safety information”) and avoid the use of ferromagnetic screws, as these screws could reduce the reading performance of TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard LEGIC M.

3.11 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

The module can be connected via USB or RS-232. The input voltage is 4.3 V to 5.5 V.

3.12 PROGRAMMATION/SOFTWARE INTEGRATION

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4 INTEGRATOR AND HOST REQUIREMENTS

4.1 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES

Where special accessories, such as shielded cables and/or special connectors, are required to comply with the emission limits, the instruction manual shall include appropriate instructions on the first page of the text describing the installation of the device.

4.2 SIMULTANEOUS TRANSMISSION

When the host product supports simultaneous-transmission operations, the host manufacturer needs to check if there are additional RF exposure filing requirements due to the simultaneous transmissions. When additional application filing for RF exposure compliance demonstration is not required (e. g. the RF module in combination with all simultaneously operating transmitters complies with the RF exposure simultaneous transmission SAR test exclusion requirements), the host manufacturer may do his own evaluation without any filing, using reasonable engineering judgment and testing for confirming compliance with out-of-band, restricted band, and spurious emission requirements in the simultaneous-transmission operating modes. If additional filing is required, please contact the person at ELATEC GmbH responsible for certification of the RF module.

APPENDIX

A - RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION

ELATEC documentation

TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard family, user manual
TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard LEGIC M data sheet

External documentation

Document name	Document title/description	Source
n/a	Technical documentation related to the host device	Host device

manufacturer

B – TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

TERM	EXPLANATION
ESD	electrostatic discharge
HF	high frequency
LF	low frequency
n/a	not applicable
RFID	radio frequency identification
SAR	specific absorption rate

C – REVISION HISTORY

VERSION	CHANGE DESCRIPTION	EDITION
02	Editorial changes, chapters “Introduction”, “Safety information”,

“Integration instructions” and “Integrator and host requirements” updated, chapter “Compliance statements” deleted.| 05/2024
01| First edition
(replaces ELATEC TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard LEGIC M Integration Manual, DocRev2, dated 04/2021)| 03/2023

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