Issue:
Can the XB5 Biometric Switch USB be used with competitor HMIs?
Product Line:
Push Buttons and Operator Interface
Environment:
Biometric Pushbuttons
Cause:
Product Application
Resolution:
There is no documentation on interfacing the Biometric Scanners to Allen Bradley (or other) HMI units via the USB cable. The Schneider biometric switch utilizes a proprietary communication protocol. This protocol can only interface with Schneider Vijeo Designer or the XB5 Soft software.
Can the XB5 Biometric Switch USB be used with competitor HMIs?
Product Line:
Push Buttons and Operator Interface
Environment:
Biometric Pushbuttons
Cause:
Product Application
Resolution:
There is no documentation on interfacing the Biometric Scanners to Allen Bradley (or other) HMI units via the USB cable. The Schneider biometric switch utilizes a proprietary communication protocol. This protocol can only interface with Schneider Vijeo Designer or the XB5 Soft software.
Released for: Schneider Electric Canada
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