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MiniTerm 905 12-Key Membrane w/Braille

Overview

The Mini Data Terminal 905 comes standard as USB-Virtual Serial, can also be programmed as USB-HID, Serial RS232 or Ethernet. It has a new 12-key braille membrane layout, is fully programmable and comes with many card reader options.

Included PC Connections

 

Optional Network Connections

 

Quick Look

 

Quick Look

 

The Genovation MiniTerm 905 is a fully programmable LCD mini-terminal. The Mini Data Terminal supports simple and complex re-programmable key macros and system configurations. Includes detachable USB cable for easy setup. DB9KIT is available separately for Serial connection and different applications. The 905 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
  • 12 keys: new braille membrane, 20 million operations
  • 2 x 16 super-twist back-lit LCD (sealed)
  • Two programmable LEDs
  • Fully-programmable serial settings & key table
  • Detachable USB Type A Male to USB Type B Male Cable (Included)
  • Optional “Yank-proof” cable available
  • Detachable Serial Cable and Power supply can be purchased separately as DB9KIT
  • 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, and RFID.
  • Automated LCD screen (Scripting mode)
  • 3-Year Warranty
Mechanical Data:
Life Cycles 2 x 107
Key Type New braille membrane (20,000,000+ operations)
Operating Force 0.686N (79gf)
Color Two tone, light and dark gray
Number of Keys 12
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 2×16 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.
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
File Type
OS Supported
File(s)
File Name
Software v9
Windows 2K/XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 (March 2016)
MiniTermProSetup_v9_setup.exe (6 MB)
Release Notes
n/a
MiniTermPro.txt (4 KB)
Manual
File(s)
File Type
MiniTerm Quick Set-up Guide
PDF File
MiniTerm User/Developer Manual (May 2011, 1MB)
PDF File
MiniTerm HID Keyboard Setup Brief (Configuring MiniTerm as MiniTerm-K)
PDF File
MacroMaster Advanced Mode Manual (Oct. 2009, 1MB)
PDF File
MiniTerm Low-Level USB Application Note
PDF File
MiniTerm Low-Level USB Application Note Files
RAR Archive
Sharp ECR Application Note Using a MiniTerm with a Sharp Electronic Cash Register
PDF File
Using the MiniTerm as a Serial LCD (including LCD Smartie)
PDF File
Genovation LCD Smartie display plug-in
ZIP Archive
Description
Comment
File(s)
File Type
Firmware v5.60 (May 2011)
» Upgrade using RS232 cable!
» See "Release Notes" above.
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MiniTerm_upg_v5_60.upg (59 KB)
Firmware v6.10 (Dec 2011)
» Upgrade using RS232 cable!
» See "Release Notes" above.
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MiniTerm_upg_v6_10.upg (59 KB)
Instructions
Firmware upgrade instructions
MiniTermFirmware Upgrade.pdf (138 KB)

KS100 – Mounting Kit

PN: KS100 This mounting kit was designed to affix our Programmable Keypads and Mini Terms with ease to any surface.

Replacement 6 Feet RJ45 to USB Cable

PN: 6RJ-USB This USB Cable is compatible with Controlpad models CP24 and CP48.  It is a detachable cable with an RJ connection on one end and a USB-A Male connection on the other end. Length: 6 feet.

Replacement 6 feet RJ to USB-C Cable

PN: 6RJ-USB-C This USB Cable is compatible with Controlpad models CP24 and CP48.  It is a detachable cable with an RJ connection on one end and a USB-C Male connection on the other end. (Example: connect it to a desktop, laptop, tablet, phone with a USB-C connection). Length: 6 feet.

12' USB Cable with male RJ-45 plug for MiniTerm 9xx series (ver 4+)

Replacement 12 Feet RJ45 to USB Cable

PN: 12RJ-USB This USB Cable is compatible with Controlpad models CP24 and CP48.  It is a detachable cable with an RJ connection on one end and a USB-A Male connection on the other end. Length: 12 feet.

25' USB Cable with male RJ-45 plug for MiniTerm 9xx series (ver 4+)

Replacement 25 Feet RJ45 to USB Cable

PN: 25RJ-USB This USB Cable is compatible with Controlpad models CP24 and CP48.  It is a detachable cable with an RJ connection on one end and a USB-A Male connection on the other end. Length: 25 feet.

Controlpad CP24 CP48 keycap pullers

Keycap Puller

These keycap pullers are designed to pull keycaps off of Cherry MX key switches.

1×1 Relegendable Keycap

This Single (1×1) Size keycap is designed for all Genovation  programmable ControlPad CP24 and CP48 keypads. (Version 2.0 or higher) 

1×2 Relegendable Keycap

This Double (1×2) Size keycap is designed for all Genovation  programmable ControlPad CP24 and CP48 keypads. (Version 2.0 or higher) 

Custom Printed Keycaps

Standard Printed or Double-Shot (Won't Rub Off)

Custom Firmware Programming

Custom Label Branding and Product Packaging

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Custom Precut Keycap Label Sheets

Vinyl, Waterproof Made to Order

The Highest Quality Labeling Choice

Low-Cost, typically less than $0.25 per label

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