Rosslare DR12C EM Card Desktop Reader User Manual A4 1 page
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DR-12C 
EM Card Desktop Reader 
User Manual 
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1. Introduction
The DR-12C is an advanced EM Card Desktop Reader. It reads the EM 
card identification number and transmits it to connected access control 
software, such as Rosslare’s AxTraxNG™. 
It has a slim and attractive design and is built for convenience and 
portability. With its USB computer interface, it is quick and easy to 
install and runs without any additional power source. Designed to sit 
safely on any desktop, the DR-12C is sturdily built, with surface-
gripping rubber feet. 
1.1 Features 
Reads EM Card ID
Bi-Colored LED
Supports USB 2.0 Standard (compatible with USB 1.1), meets the
EIA Standard
Driver supports the following Operating Systems:
Windows 7 32- and 64-Bit, Windows Vista, and Vista 64-Bit,
Windows XP and XP 64-Bit, Server 2003, XP and Server 2008,
Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE 4.2, 5.0 and 6.0, Mac
OS-X
Figure 1: DR-12C 
2. Technical Specifications
2.1 Electrical Characteristics 
Operating Voltage Range 5 VDC (USB powered) 
Standby Current 70 mA 
Max. Operation Current 90 mA 
Supported Transponders EM Cards 
Read Card Distance Up to 5 cm 
RF Modulation ASK 
Operation Frequency 125 kHz 
Output Format Wiegand 26-Bit 
2.2 Environmental Characteristics 
Operating Environment Indoor use 
Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 63°C (32°F to 145°F) 
Storage Temperature Range -20°C to 63°C (-4°F to 145°F) 
Relative Humidity Range 0 to 95% (non-condensing) 
2.3 Physical Characteristics 
Weight 130 g (4.6 oz) 
Dimensions (L x W x H) 123 x 70 x 16.2 mm (4.9 x 2.8 x 0.6 in.) 
3. Installing the USB Driver
To download the driver, please refer to 
http://www.rosslaresecurity.com 
To install the driver for all cables: 
1. Go to http://www.rosslaresecurity.com.
2. Click 
Downloads
 in the Quick Links section.
3. In 
Document Types
, select Driver and click Search.
4. Click the Download icon.
5. Double-click the installation file: CDM20824_Setup.
After a few moments, a completion message appears and the
window closes.
4. Enrolling Cards using AxTraxNG
You must use the AxTraxNG software to enroll cards. 
Please refer to Appendix J in the 
AxTraxNG™ Software Installation and 
User Manual
. 

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. 
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY 
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS OR CHANGE TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS OR CHANGE 
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
The full ROSSLARE Limited Warranty Statement is available in the Quick 
Links section on the ROSSLARE website at www.rosslaresecurity.com. 
Rosslare considers any use of this product as agreement to the 
Warranty Terms even if you do not review them. 
Contact Information
United States and Canada 
Rosslare Security Products, Inc. 
Southlake, TX, USA 
Toll Free: +1-866-632-1101 
Local: +1-817-305-0006 
Fax: +1-817-305-0069 
support.na@rosslaresecurity.com 
Europe 
Rosslare Israel Ltd. 
Rosh HaAyin, Israel 
Tel:  +972-3-938-6838 
Fax: +972-3-938-6830 
support.eu@rosslaresecurity.com 
Latin America 
Rosslare Latin America 
Buenos Aires, Argentina 
Tel:  +54-11-4001-3104 
support.la@rosslaresecurity.com 
China 
Rosslare Electronics (Shenzhen) Ltd. 
Shenzhen, China 
Tel:  +86-755-8610-6842 
Fax: +86-755-8610-6101 
support.cn@rosslaresecurity.com 
Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa 
Rosslare Enterprises Ltd. 
Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong 
Tel:  +852-2795-5630 
Fax: +852-2795-1508 
support.apac@rosslaresecurity.com 
India 
Rosslare Electronics India Pvt Ltd. 
Tel/Fax:  +91-20-40147830 
Mobile:  +91-9975768824 
sales.in@rosslaresecurity.com