Preh MC84

Further information on Preh MC84 WX Keyboard

An 84 key keyboard with a built in 2 track magnetic swipe reader (MSR), the MC84 is ideal for POS systems that require a fully featured yet compact programmable keyboard. The MC84 packs the maximum number of keys into the smallest available space, saving on valuable counter space.

In addition the built in MSR caters for cheque/debit/credit card processing or loyalty system. When a magnetic card is swiped, a good read is confirmed by the LED on the keyboard and the data read from the card is passed to the POS/PC system via the keyboard interface as if typed.

The key map is stored on board the keyboard via an EEPROM and is easily modified without the use of DIP switches via a PC based DOS program. Through this unique interface and a daisy chained standard keyboard, all keys and options of the PC-POS keyboard can be programmed with strings, scan codes or ASCII information. Keyboard configurations can be read from the keyboard, modified and written back to the keyboard. Additionally, configurations can be saved out to a file for storage and later modification. MSR track selection can also be programmed along with header and trailer information (especially useful for EFT programming applications).

In operation no special software is required as all controls and key assignments are held within the keyboard.

There are 84 single relegendable keys in a 7 x 12 matrix with the option of double (1x2) and quad (2x2) sized keys. Blanks are also available.

Preh MC84 Features, keyboard technical specifications.