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 (not included). 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.

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Features:

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 (not included).
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
Dimensions: 18.5cm x 15.0cm x 5.3cm (7.25″ x 6.0″ x 2.25″)
Weight: 0.6500

Operating Systems Supported:

Windows 98 / ME / NT / 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows7,Mac OS, Linux, DOS, Embedded

Specifications:

Mechanical Data:

Life Cycles: 20 million
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: 2×16 Super-Twist

Additional Information

Description	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   Quick Look         » Product Sheet PDF » MacroMaster Screen Shot   On This Page » Product Highlights » Operating Systems and Hosts » Specifications » Accessories » Software & Manuals » Ordering Information   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) 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
Dimensions	18.5cm x 15.0cm x 5.3cm (7.25″ x 6.0″ x 2.25″)
Weight	0.6500
Operating Systems Supported	Supported Operating Systems and Hosts RS-232 Windows 98 / ME / NT / 2000 / XP / Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 Mac OS, Linux, DOS, Embedded USB HID Keyboard Windows 98se / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 Mac OS, Linux, Embedded USB CDC Virtual COM Windows XP / Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 / Mac OSX / Linux USB Virtual COM Port, MiniTermPro, MacroMaster Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 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	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 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. 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
Downloads	Driver / Software File Type OS Supported File(s) File Name Software v7 Windows 2K/XP, Vista, Win7 (32 and 64-bit), Windows 8 (Aug 2013) Download Now MiniTermProSetup_v7_setup.exe (4.7 MB) Release Notes 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 File MiniTerm User/Developer Manual (May 2011, 1MB) Download Now PDF File MiniTerm HID Keyboard Setup Brief (Configuring MiniTerm as MiniTerm-K) Download Now PDF File MacroMaster Advanced Mode Manual (Oct. 2009, 1MB) Download Now PDF File Try our 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 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 File Using the MiniTerm as a Serial LCD (including LCD Smartie) Download Now 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 v5.60 (May 2011) » Upgrade using RS232 cable! » See “Release Notes” above. » Use browser Save As… Download Now MiniTerm_upg_v5_60.upg (59 KB) Firmware v6.10 (Dec 2011) » Upgrade using RS232 cable! » See “Release Notes” above. » Use browser Save As… Call! MiniTerm_upg_v6_10.upg (59 KB) Instructions Firmware upgrade instructions Download Now MiniTermFirmware Upgrade.pdf (138 KB)