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USERS MANUAL

USER MANUAL
NBS1200

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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing NBS1200.
INSTALLATION. We recommend you read this guide carefully. It contains all the
information you need to install your NBS1200.
USE. Once the NBS1200 is installed and equipped with your application(s), you
should use "user guide" specific to your application(s).
WARRANTY. SAFETY. In order to preserve your warranty coverage and to ensure
compliance with safety instructions, your NBS1200 must not be disassembled by
anyone other than the manufacturer or a person approved by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer will not be held liable in the event that the NBS1200 is disassembled by
a person not approved by the manufacturer.
CONTENTS
MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY....................................................... 3
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................... 4
2 UNPACKING PRODUCT PACKAGE ....................................................................................... 4
3 CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 CONNECTION TO A USB PORT ...................................................................................... 5
3.2 CONNECTION TO AN RS232 PORT RJ11 TYPE ............................................................ 6
3.3 CONNECTION TO A POWER-SUPPLIED RS232 PORT RJ11 TYPE ............................ 6
3.4 CONNECTION TO AN RS232 PORT DB9 TYPE............................................................. 7
4 SAM INSTALLATION/REMOVAL........................................................................................... 8
4.1 SAM ACCESS (Security Access Module)........................................................................... 8
4.2 OPENING THE SAM SUPPORT ACCESS COVER ......................................................... 8
4.3 INSTALLING A SAM IN ITS SUPPORT .......................................................................... 9
4.4 CLOSING THE SAM SUPPORT ACCESS COVER........................................................ 10
5 NBS1200 SUPPORT .................................................................................................................. 12
6 DAILY USE................................................................................................................................ 12
7 MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................... 13
7.1 CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEVICE............................................................... 13
8 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE.................................................................................... 13
9 NBS1200 : CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................. 14
ANNEX........................................................................................................................................... 15
ANNEX 1 : CONFORMITY WITH "CE" STANDARDS ............................................................ 15

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MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.”

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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In accordance with legal safety requirements, any person working on the NBS1200 is
required to have read and to comply with the following safety instructions:
A - Connection to the electrical power system
This section does not concern NBS1200 devices connected via a USB port (in this
case the NBS1200 is powered via the USB connection and not via the mains supply).
You should provide a socket for the incoming power supply complying with the
following points:
• Socket installed near the equipment and easy to access;
• Socket meeting the standards and regulations in force; the NBS1200 may
be connected to an electrical power system with the IT neutral system
(ground impedance according to EN 60950).
B - To turn off your NBS1200 peripheral
• If it is powered by an adapter via an RS232 cable, disconnect the adapter
from the electrical power system.
• If it is self-powered via a USB cable, disconnect the USB cable.
C - Secondary reader access cover (SAMs) The SAM access cover, located at the
back of the terminal (see section "SAM installation/removal", must be in place during
the device's normal use.
2 UNPACKING PRODUCT PACKAGE
Keep the NBS1200 packaging.
It should be reused for any transportation.
The NBS1200 package contains:
• The NBS1200 peripheral,
• Installation instructions,
• If necessary, a disconnectable power adapter depending on the model
supplied.
(The power adapter supplied has been specifically designed for the
NBS1200. Do not use any other unit.)
(Using a power adapter having apparently identical voltage/current characteristics
can still damage the terminal).

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3 CONNECTIONS
Please refer to one of the following sections giving the connection corresponding to
your configuration.
3.1 CONNECTION TO A USB PORT
The equipment's D port must be a USB 1.1. port at the least.
The equipment's D port must deliver a minimum of 500 mA in steady-state regime.
Connect the end of the USB cable (port C) to the equipment (port D).
Once installed, leave the NBS1200 connected at all times.

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3.2 CONNECTION TO AN RS232 PORT RJ11 TYPE
Safety instructions reminder:
Select a power supply socket that complies with the general safety instructions given
in section 1 of this document.
Connect the power adapter (jack K) to the connector H.
Connect the other end of the RS232 cable (port RJ11 L).
Connect the power adapter to the incoming power supply socket.
Once installed, leave the NBS1200 on permanently.
Socket H: These links establish SELV circuits (Safe Extra Low Voltage according to
standard EN 60950) and they must be interconnected with equipment whose
interfaces are powered by similar circuits.
Levels: RS232 / V28.
3.3 CONNECTION TO A POWER-SUPPLIED RS232 PORT RJ11 TYPE
The equipment's port must deliver a minimum of 500 mA in steady-state regime.
Connect the end of the cable to the equipment.
Once installed, leave the NBS1200
connected at all times.

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3.4 CONNECTION TO AN RS232 PORT DB9 TYPE
Safety instructions reminder:
Select a power supply socket that complies with the general safety instructions given
in section 1 of this document.
Connect the power adapter (jack K) to the connector H.
Connect the other end of the RS232 cable (port H to port J). Screw connector H firmly
to the equipment.
Connect the power adapter to the incoming power supply socket.
Once installed, leave the NBS1200 on permanently.
Socket H: These links establish SELV circuits (Safe Extra Low Voltage according to
standard EN 60950) and they must be interconnected with equipment whose
interfaces are powered by similar circuits.
Levels: RS232 / V28.

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4 SAM INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
4.1 SAM ACCESS (Security Access Module)
A SAM module is installed on a “SAM support"
The SAM supports are located in a housing accessed via an access cover on the back of
the device (figure opposite).
4.2 OPENING THE SAM SUPPORT ACCESS COVER
Take care when opening the cover: Turn the NBS1200 off.
To open the SAM support access cover
1. Set the quarter-turn notches to the
vertical position
2. Flip the access cover downwards
(see figure opposite)

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3. Slide the access cover down the
frame to clear it fully
4. Unclip the base of the support in
the direction of the arrow (see
figure opposite)
4.3 INSTALLING A SAM IN ITS
SUPPORT
To install a SAM:
1. If necessary, note the No. of
the SAM support to be fitted
(see numbers 1, 2, 3, 4
engraved on the cover).
2. Introduce the SAM into the
right location taking care to
place its corner cut as shown
in the diagram opposite; the
position of the corner cut is
given on the cover.

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4.4 CLOSING THE SAM SUPPORT ACCESS COVER
To push up and close the SAM support access cover
1. Slide the SAM access cover along the
frame as shown in the figure opposite
2. Place the unit on the support studs as
shown by the arrows in the figure
opposite.
3. Snap in the support by tilting the unit
against it

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4. Fix the top of the SAM access cover
into the guard as shown in the figure
opposite
5. Close the access cover, and then move the
quarter-turn notches back to the horizontal
position, while pressing the access cover
down firmly.

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5 NBS1200 SUPPORT
5.1 DISASSEMBLING THE SUPPORT
Follow the instructions given for SAM removal (section 4.2)
5.2 ASSEMBLING THE SUPPORT
Follow the instructions for closing the SAM support access cover (section
4.4)
6 DAILY USE
Bring the card firmly up to the active
zone. Keep the card close to the target
during the transaction
Once installed, the NBS1200 is designed to be left switched on permanently. You can rest
the card on the edge of the support.

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7 MAINTENANCE
7.1 CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEVICE
Turn the device off following the safety instructions.
Use a soft cloth very lightly moistened with soapy water to clean the outside of the
device (do not use abrasive or corrosive products, or products containing solvents).
8 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
• Use the original packaging for device transportation and storage.
• If you should have to send the NBS1200 back to the manufacturer, remember to
also send back any power adapter supplied with the device.

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9 NBS1200 : CHARACTERISTICS
Physical characteristics
NBS1200
Weight: About 240 g
Dimensions: About 109x98x136 mm (L x W x H)
Cable length
RS232: About 1.80 m
USB: About 1.80 m
Power adapter (depending on the model)
Weight : About 100 g
Cable length: About 3 m
Standards
See Annex for the "CE" marking of conformity.
Conditions of use
Power supply via power adapter connected to the electrical power system
Class II equipment
Electrical power system: 100-240 VAC; 50-60 Hz
Consumption : 150 mA
Power adapter: 2-pole socket, IEC 83-C5 - European standard
Power supply via USB link
Voltage: 5V ± 5%
Current: 500 mA
Operating conditions
Room temperature: +5°C, +45°C
Max. relative humidity: 85% at +40°C
Storage conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C, +55°C
Max. relative humidity: 85% at +55°C

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ANNEX
ANNEX 1 : CONFORMITY WITH "CE" STANDARDS
The CE marking attests that the product:
NBS1200
meets the provisions of:
− European Directive - ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC
dated 03/05/89 modified by amendments 92/31/EEC dated 28/04/92 and 93/68/EEC
dated 22/07/93
− European Directive - Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC modified by amendment
(93/68/EEC) dated 22/07/93
and complies with the following harmonized standards:
EN 60950-1: Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including electronic office
equipment. December 2001 edition
EN 300 330: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short
Range Device (SRD); Radio equipment in the frequency range 9 kHz to
25 MHz and inductive loop systems in the frequency range 9kHz to
30MHz (2001/06)
EN 301 489: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment
and services (2002/08)
Year of CE marking: 2006