MiniTerm 908 12-Key Membrane
MiniTerm 908 12-Key Membrane
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Quick Overview
The Mini Data Terminal 908 is a Wall-Mount pin pad. It comes standard as USB-Virtual Serial, can also be programmed as USB-HID, Serial RS232 or Ethernet. It has a 12-key flat membrane layout, is fully programmable and comes with many card reader options.
Base Model MSRP: $253.97
Additional Information
Description
Included PC Connections
Optional Network Connections
Quick Look
Card/Tag Reader Options
The Genovation MiniTerm 908 is a Wall-Mount Pin Pad. 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 908 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: sealed membrane, 20 million operations
- x 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)
- 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: Barcode scanner
- Automated LCD screen (Scripting mode)
- 1-year warranty
Type
Sealed 12-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
Dark Gray
Dimensions
18.41cm x 10.5 cm x 4.3cm
Weight
No
OS Supported
| RS-232 | Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Mac OS, Linux, DOS, Embedded |
| USB HID Keyboard | Windows 98se / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Mac OS, Linux, Embedded |
| USB CDC Virtual COM | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / Mac OSX / Linux |
| USB Virtual COM Port, MiniTermPro, MacroMaster | Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 |
| 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 |
Specifications
| Mechanical Data: | |
| Life Cycles | 2 x 107 |
| Key Type | Tactile sealed membrane (20,000,000+ operations) |
| Operating Force | 0.686N (79gf) |
| Color | dark gray |
| Number of Keys | 12 |
| Electrical Data: | |
| Power Supply | 5v DC, 60ma (not including card reader or network option). 400mA adapter included for RS232, USB is 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 | 18.41cm x 10.50cm x 4.28cm (7.25 x 4.125 x 1.68) |
| 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) | .26kg (.58lbs) |
| Single Keypad Ship Weight | – – – |
| Interface: RS232 | |
| Type | Serial RS232C compliant |
| Cable Length | Included 6ft (1.8m), detachable via RJ-45 connection Optional 25ft (7.6m) cable available</span |
| 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 |
| RS232 Ext. Wedge Device | Rear panel RJ45 input jack allows external RS232 serial device wedging/pass-thru. 1200 to 115.2 k baud rate. Auto converts to host baud rate or USB. |
| Product Accessories: | |
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| RS-232 Serial Cable | USB Cable |
Downloads
- Driver / Software
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File Type
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OS Supported
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File(s)
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File Name
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Software v9
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Windows 2K/XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 (March 2016)
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MiniTermProSetup_v9_setup.exe (6 MB)
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Release Notes
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n/a
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MiniTermPro.txt (4 KB)
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- User and Developer Resources
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Manual
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File(s)
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File Type
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MiniTerm Quick Set-up Guide
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PDF File
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MiniTerm User/Developer Manual (May 2011, 1MB)
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PDF File
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MiniTerm HID Keyboard Setup Brief (Configuring MiniTerm as MiniTerm-K)
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PDF File
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MacroMaster Advanced Mode Manual (Oct. 2009, 1MB)
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PDF File
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MiniTerm Low-Level USB Application Note
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PDF File
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MiniTerm Low-Level USB Application Note Files
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RAR Archive
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Sharp ECR Application Note Using a MiniTerm with a Sharp Electronic Cash Register
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PDF File
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Using the MiniTerm as a Serial LCD (including LCD Smartie)
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PDF File
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Genovation LCD Smartie display plug-in
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ZIP Archive
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Protect your software! Request a copy of our Genovation Keypad as Software Copy Protection white paper.
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PDF Request
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- Firmware Upgrades (for v5.10 and higher)
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Description
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Comment
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File(s)
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File Type
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Firmware v5.60 (May 2011)
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» Upgrade using RS232 cable!
» See “Release Notes” above. » Use browser Save As… |
Call!
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MiniTerm_upg_v5_60.upg (59 KB)
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Firmware v6.10 (Dec 2011)
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» Upgrade using RS232 cable!
» See “Release Notes” above. » Use browser Save As… |
Call!
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MiniTerm_upg_v6_10.upg (59 KB)
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Instructions
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Firmware upgrade instructions
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MiniTermFirmware Upgrade.pdf (138 KB)
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