Cherry G80-1502
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| Part number | G80-1502LQEDE-0 (light grey), G80-1502LQEDE-2 (black) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
| Layouts | 105 Key DE |
| Keyswitches | Cherry MX Black |
| Interface | PS/2 and RS-232 in a Y-cable |
| Dimensions | 470 x 220 x 64 mm |
| Weight | 1600 g incl. packaging |
| Years of production | Unknown |
| Supersedes | G80-1501HAD |
| Price | ~79-200€ |
Contents
Introduction
The G80-1502 is a special keyboard with a card reader for German health insurance cards ("Krankenversichertenkarte"). It is therefore only available with German key legends. The Layout and the keycaps are like at modern Cherry G80-3000 keyboards with Windows keys. It is the successor to the G80-1501HAD.
Despite the model number being Cherry G80-1502LQEDE, the switches are always Cherry MX Black.
Disassembly
There a plastic hooks on the backside which have to be pressed to one side to open the keyboard. If you don't want to take out the card reader, you don't need a screw driver but you will need something to press the plastic hooks to one side. The card reader is fixed with two star screws.
Modes of operation
| Mode | Interface | Compatibility | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | PS/2 | Mode 1 G80-1501 | Basic position |
| M2 | PS/2 | Mode 2 G80-1501 | Alt-Sequences |
| M3 | PS/2 | Mode 2 extended G80-1501 | Alt-Sequences extended |
| S1 | Serial | MKT 1.0 | Basic position, without Plug & Play |
| S2 | Serial | PC/SC 1.0 | Plug & Play |
This table has been translated from the German manual.
Change mode of operation
To change the mode of operation follow these steps:
- Open a text editor.
- Press the following keys for about 5 seconds: Shift left, Ctrl left, Alt left, Shift right, Ctrl right, Alt Gr right. You will hear a beep sound and options are getting printed out in the editor.
- Enter the desired mode (M1, M2, M3, S1, S2). The selected mode is getting printed out.
- Press the space bar. You will hear a beep sound. The changes has been saved.
If you changed the mode from S1 to S2 or vice versa, you will have to restart the PC.
Testing the card reader
- Open a text editor.
- Press the following keys for about 5 seconds: Shift left, Ctrl left, Alt left, Shift right, Ctrl right, Alt Gr right. You will hear a beep sound and options are getting printed out in the editor.
- Insert the card into the card reader.
- Press the key T. The answer code of the card is getting printed out in the editor in the line ATR+ACK.
- Press the space bar. The testing mode has been terminated.
Answer codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| More than 4 digits | Reader and card are okay |
| 6400 | Card is faulty |
| 64A1 | No card is in the reader |
| No code | Reader is faulty |
Status display
The right LED shows the state of the card reader.
| LED | State |
|---|---|
| Blinking red | Secure entering of PIN possible |
| Green | Card active, card detected |
| Blinking green | Card faulty |
Gallery
G80-1502 overview
Card reader and status display of the G80-1502
Numeric keypad of the G80-1502 with special key imprints
Backside sticker of the G80-1502
Y-cable with PS/2 and serial plug of the G80-1502
