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MiniTerm 906

20-Key Fully Programmable Mini-Terminal / LCD Pinpad

Multiple host and card reader options

(SKU#906)

Included PC Connections

 
        » Serial RS232C Host Port
        » USB Virtual Serial COM port
        » USB HID Keyboard Device

Networking Options

 
        » Ethernet Device Server
        » Ethernet Virtual COM Port
        » Coming Soon: WiFi

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  Card/Tag Reader Options

 
        » Infrared Barcode Scanner
        » Barcode Card Swipe Reader
        » Magnetic Card Swipe Reader
        » RFID Reader & Encoder
        » Fingerprint Reader
        » RS232C Wedge Input on rear panel
        » Dallas 1-Wire iButton Reader
        » Proximity Card: HID, Indala... (Call)
 
 Product Highlights
 
Description:   The Genovation MiniTerm 906 is a fully programmable LCD mini-terminal. The Mini Data Terminal supports simple and complex re-programmable key macros and system configurations. It includes detachable serial (RS232) and USB cables for easy setup and flexibility. The 906 has multiple card/tag reader options for fast and easy data transactions. The LCD can also be used as a customer display (pole display).

Genovation's MiniTerms are ideal whenever you need to add a user interface to a machine, device or process. The possibilities are endless -- MiniTerms are right at home whether connected to PCs, printers, automation or industrial control PLC systems, cash registers or other POS terminals, electronic musical instruments, high-speed video cameras, security systems, CNC mill control and industrial pendants, access control systems and digital signage -- just to name a few.

  • Easy to set up and use
  • Operates in standard terminal or line-edit (pin-pad) mode
  • 20 keys: sealed membrane, 20 million operations
  • 2 x 16 super-twist back-lit LCD (sealed)
  • Two programmable LEDs
  • Fully-programmable serial settings & key table
  • Detachable cables for RS-232 and USB (both included)
  • RS232C compliant (full-duplex), supports a wide variety of baud rates and word formats
  • Selectable USB virtual serial and USB HID keyboard functionality
  • Ethernet device server, Ethernet virtual COM port option
  • Internal buzzer/alarm/audible key beeper
  • "Flash" memory holds key data and settings
  • Includes Genovation re-programming software "MacroMaster232" for easy customization & setup
  • Will work with legacy COM port applications
  • LCD Smartie (serial LCD) plug-in available
  • Supports internal devices such as: Magnetic card reader, Barcode scanner, Barcode slot reader, RFID, and Fingerprint readers.
  • Automated LCD screen (Scripting mode)
  • 1 year warranty
Type:   Sealed 20-key membrane terminal
Interface:   Standard RS232C serial
Virtual serial COM port (over USB or Ethernet)
Standard USB HID keyboard
Ethernet device server
Programmable:   Yes
Color:   Two-tone gray
Dimension:   18.5cm x 15.0cm x 5.3cm (7.25" x 6.0" x 2.25")
Weight:   0.3kg (0.65 lbs)

 

 Supported Operating Systems and Hosts
RS-232 Windows 98 / ME / NT / 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows7
Mac OS, Linux, DOS, Embedded
USB HID Keyboard Windows 98se / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7
Mac OS, Linux, Embedded
USB Virtual COM Port, MiniTermPro, MacroMaster Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7
Optional Ethernet Virtual COM Port Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Server
Optional WiFi Virtual COM Port** Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Server
**CALL for special ordering instructions
Optional FTDI USB Virtual COM Port** Win 98 / ME / 2000 /XP / XP x64 / Vista / Vista x64,
Windows Server 2003 / 2003 x64 / 2008 / 2008 x64,
Mac OS8 / OS9 / OSX, Linux, Windows CE
**CALL for special ordering instructions

 

 

Specifications
Mechanical Data:
Life Cycles 2 x 107
Key Type Tactile sealed membrane (20,000,000+ operations)
Operating Force 0.686N (79gf)
Color Two tone, light and dark gray
Number of Keys 20
 
Electrical Data:
Power Supply 5vDC, 60ma (not including card reader).
RS232 adapter supplied, USB bus powered.
Key Roll-Over Selectable 1 or 2 key
Memory FLASH+EEPROM non-volatile, >100 year retention
 
LCD Display:
Type 2x16 Super-Twist “STN”
Backlight Yes (LED)
 
Light Emitting Diodes:
Quantity 2
Color(s) 1 Green, 1 Red - Both user programmable
 
Dimensions:
Length x Width x Height 18.5cm x 15.0cm x 5.3cm (7.25” x 6.0” x 2.25”)
 
Environmental:
Operating Temperature 0 to 70 degrees C (32 to 158 degrees F)
Operating Humidity 0% to 98% non-condensing
FCC Rating Class B Device
 
Weight:
Keypad (no options) 0.3kg (0.65lbs)
Single Keypad Ship Weight 1.0kg (2.0lbs)
 
Interface: RS232
Type Serial RS232C compliant
Cable Length Included 6ft (1.8m), detachable via RJ-45 connection
Optional 25ft (7.6m) cable available
Connection RJ-45 to DB-9 female
Data Rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 31250 (MIDI), 38400, 57600 and 115200 baud, full duplex
 
Interface: USB
Type USB 1.0, 1.1 & 2.0 compliant, bus powered
Cable Length Included 6ft (1.8m), detachable via RJ-45 connection
Optional 25ft (7.6m) cable available
Connection RJ-45 to USB standard Type A
Data Rate USB Full Speed
 
Interface: Ethernet
Type 10Base-T/100Base-TX (Auto-Sensing)
Cable Length Not included
Connection RJ-45
Protocols TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ARP, ICMP, SNMP, TFTP, Telnet, DHCP, BOOTP, HTTP, and AutoIP
 
Internal Reader Options:
Barcode Card/Tag/Label Scanner Front firing, visible red beam
Slotted Barcode Card Reader Infrared swipe reader for Barcode ID cards, located on right hand side
Magnetic Card Reader Mag card swipe reader for ATM, driver's license, credit cards, etc. Located on right hand side.
RFID Card/Label/Tag Reader 125kHz or 13.56MHz MiFARE MF1/Ultralight cards, labels and tags. Located on left hand side.
Fingerprint ID Reader Scans and encodes fingerprints into usable biometric data
RS232 Ext. Wedge Device Rear panel RJ45 input jack allows external RS232 serial device wedging/pass-thru
Dallas One-Wire iButton Front panel mounted "probe" receptacle. Guaranteed unique 64-bit registration number per tag.
Proximity Card Use your existing access control card or tag for cafeterias, attendance, equipment check-out, etc. This is a custom order since we need to match our keypad to your proximity card (Eg. HID, Indala, etc).

 

Popular Accessories
RS-232 Serial Cable USB Cable RFID Cards

 

Driver / Software
File Type OS Supported File(s) File Name
Software 
(Oct 2009)
Windows 2K/XP, Vista (32-bit) Download Now MiniTermProSetup_v5_41.exe
(3 MB)
Software 
(Oct 2009)
Windows 2K/XP, Vista, Windows 7 Download Now MiniTermProSetup_v5_41_w7x64.exe
(3 MB)
Release Notes
(Oct 2009)
n/a Download Now MiniTermPro.txt
(4 KB)

User and Developer Resources
Manuals File(s) File Type
MiniTerm Quick Set-up Guide Download Now pdf PDF File
MiniTerm User/Developer Manual
(Oct. 2009, 1MB)
Download Now pdf PDF File
MiniTerm HID Keyboard Setup Brief
(Configuring MiniTerm as MiniTerm-K)
Download Now pdf PDF File
MacroMaster Advanced Mode Manual
(Oct. 2009, 1MB)
Download Now pdf PDF File
Try our NEW ActiveX Control. A modern programming interface that works with your compiler or web browser. Request Now PDF Request
MiniTerm Low-Level USB Application Note Download Now pdf PDF File
MiniTerm Low-Level USB Application Note Files Download Now RAR Archive
Sharp ECR Application Note
Using a MiniTerm with a Sharp Electronic Cash Register
Download Now pdf PDF File
Using the MiniTerm as a Serial LCD
(including LCD Smartie)
Download Now pdf PDF File
Genovation LCD Smartie display plug-in Download Now ZIP Archive
Protect your software! Request a copy of our Genovation Keypad as Software Copy Protection white paper. Request Now PDF Request

Firmware Upgrades (for v5.10 and higher)
Description Comment File(s) File Name
Firmware v5.41
(Oct 2009)
» Upgrade using RS232 cable!
» See "Release Notes" above.
» Use browser Save As...
Download Now MiniTerm_upg_v5_41.upg
(53 KB)
Instructions Firmware upgrade instructions Download Now MiniTermFirmware Upgrade.pdf
(138 KB)
pdf

 

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