ID Tech IDWA-332312, IDWA-332333, IDWA-336333, IDWA-336312, IDWA-332112B Quick Start Manual

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference in which case the user is required to correct the interference at his

This reader complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this reader is

and this reader must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

An independent laboratory performed testing for compliance to CE requirements.

The unit under test was found compliant to Class A.

ID TECH is a registered trademark of International Technologies & Systems Cor-

poration. Workshop and Value through Innovation are trademarks of International

Technologies & Systems Corporation.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Specifi cation is Copyright by Compaq Computer Cor-

poration, Intel Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, NEC Corporation. Windows,

Excel, & Notepad are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Reserved

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Refer to the installation instructions for Reader-Writer and for Workshop troubling

however, review of the communication parameters may be necessary to insure the

correct baud rate, parity, etc.

The models of the Magnetic Stripe Reader-Writer are available from ID TECH:

IDWA-332312 RS-232, Track 1 & 2 Hi/Lo Coercivity, Metal housing

IDWA-332333 RS-232, Track 1, 2 & 3 Hi/Lo Coercivity, Metal housing

IDWA-336312 USB, Track 1 & 2 Hi/Lo Coercivity, Metal housing

IDWA-336333 USB, Track 1, 2 & 3 Hi/Lo Coercivity, Metal housing

IDWA-332112B RS-232, Track 1 & 2 Lo Coercivity, Molded housing

IDWA-332133B RS-232, Track 1, 2 & 3 Lo Coercivity, Molded housing

IDWA-336112B USB, Track 1 & 2 Lo Coercivity, Molded housing

IDWA-336133B USB, Track 1, 2 & 3 Lo Coercivity, Molded housing

IDWA-336133B USB, Track 1, 2 & 3 Lo Coercivity, Molded housing

IDWA-332112B RS-232, Track 1 & 2 Lo Coercivity, Molded housing

IDWA-332133B RS-232, Track 1, 2 & 3 Lo Coercivity, Molded housing

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference in which case the user is required to correct the interference at his

expense.

This reader complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this reader is

and this reader must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

An independent laboratory performed testing for compliance to CE requirements.

The unit under test was found compliant to Class A.

ID TECH is a registered trademark of International Technologies & Systems Cor-

poration. Workshop and Value through Innovation are trademarks of International

Technologies & Systems Corporation.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Specifi cation is Copyright by Compaq Computer Cor-

poration, Intel Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, NEC Corporation. Windows,

Excel, & Notepad are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright © 2008, International Technologies & Systems Corporation. All Rights

Reserved

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Refer to the installation instructions for Reader-Writer and for Workshop troubling

however, review of the communication parameters may be necessary to insure the

correct baud rate, parity, etc.

The models of the Magnetic Stripe Reader-Writer are available from ID TECH:

IDWA-332312 RS-232, Track 1 & 2 Hi/Lo Coercivity, Metal housing

IDWA-332333 RS-232, Track 1, 2 & 3 Hi/Lo Coercivity, Metal housing

IDWA-336312 USB, Track 1 & 2 Hi/Lo Coercivity, Metal housing

IDWA-336333 USB, Track 1, 2 & 3 Hi/Lo Coercivity, Metal housing

IDWA-332112B RS-232, Track 1 & 2 Lo Coercivity, Molded housing

IDWA-332133B RS-232, Track 1, 2 & 3 Lo Coercivity, Molded housing

IDWA-336112B USB, Track 1 & 2 Lo Coercivity, Molded housing

IDWA-336133B USB, Track 1, 2 & 3 Lo Coercivity, Molded housing

IDWA-332112B RS-232, Track 1 & 2 Lo Coercivity, Molded housing

IDWA-332133B RS-232, Track 1, 2 & 3 Lo Coercivity, Molded housing

The Reader-Writer requires card slot cleaning on a regular interval. The interval

is approximate and should be after every 10,000 card swipes. Regular cleaning

insures oils and debris do not accumulate on the operating components.

Over time, operation can cause a fi lm to collect on the heads and other surfaces.

This fi lm should be removed using “cleaning cards”. These are available from

magnetic stripe cleaning card sources. Cleaning cards are about the same size

as an ID1 (credit card) and have an absorbent surface on one or both sides. The

absorbent surface has an isopropyl alcohol solvent that should remove any fi lm.

The absorbent surface should be damp; the surface should not be saturated.

and write heads and then again fi ve to ten times with the solvent side opposite the

heads.

The cleaning cards may not remove all the debris. In the case of debris such

as dust and card particles in the slot, use an aerosol can product having clean

compressed air. The clean air is used to blow debris from the slot. Direct the

the air in the direction of the card travel and then in the opposite direction. Inspect

the slot by looking down its length with a good backlight to see if all debris are

removed.

The housing can be cleaned with a mild detergent applied to a soft cloth that is

rung almost dry. Detergent should not be allowed to enter the card slot. visit

cleanteam.com for a source of cleaning supplies.

Warning: There are no serviceable components inside the Reader-Writer.

Opening the Reader-Writer voids the warranty. Tampering with the write head

or tachometer assemblies may change the Reader-Writer calibrations for ISO

ID TECH warrants to the original purchaser for a period of 12 months from the

date of invoice that this product is in good working order and free from defects in

material and workmanship under normal use and service. ID TECH’s obligation

under this warranty is limited to, at its option, replacing, repairing, or giving credit

of origin, transportation charges and insurance prepaid, and which is, after ex-

amination, disclosed to ID TECH’s satisfaction to be thus defective. The expense

of removal and reinstallation of any item or items of equipment is not included

in this warranty. No person, fi rm, or corporation is authorized to assume for ID

TECH any other liabilities in connection with the sales of any product. In no event

Purchaser or any third party caused by any defective item of equipment, whether

that defect is warranted against or not. Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy

to have such equipment replaced or repaired by ID TECH. For limited warranty

Material Authorization (RMA) number & instructions for returning the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MER-

CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE

NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

OTHER THAN THOSE HEREIN STATED. THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD AS

IS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ID TECH BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS BASED

UPON BREACH OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NEGLI-

GENCE OF ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE,

FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL OR FOR ANY EXPENSE

INCURRED BY REASON OF THE USE OR MISUSE, SALE OR FABRICA-

TIONS OF PRODUCTS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE TERMS AND

CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT.

The information contained herein is provided to the user as a convenience. While

every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, ID TECH assumes no responsibil-

ity, for its use, nor for any infringements or patents or other rights of third parties

that may result from its use. ID TECH is not responsible for damages that might

occur because of errors or omissions, including any loss of profi t or other com-

mercial damage. The specifi cations described herein were current at the time of

publication, but are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

The Reader-Writer requires card slot cleaning on a regular interval. The interval

is approximate and should be after every 10,000 card swipes. Regular cleaning

insures oils and debris do not accumulate on the operating components.

Over time, operation can cause a fi lm to collect on the heads and other surfaces.

This fi lm should be removed using “cleaning cards”. These are available from

magnetic stripe cleaning card sources. Cleaning cards are about the same size

as an ID1 (credit card) and have an absorbent surface on one or both sides. The

absorbent surface has an isopropyl alcohol solvent that should remove any fi lm.

The absorbent surface should be damp; the surface should not be saturated.

and write heads and then again fi ve to ten times with the solvent side opposite the

heads.

The cleaning cards may not remove all the debris. In the case of debris such

as dust and card particles in the slot, use an aerosol can product having clean

compressed air. The clean air is used to blow debris from the slot. Direct the

the air in the direction of the card travel and then in the opposite direction. Inspect

the slot by looking down its length with a good backlight to see if all debris are

removed.

The housing can be cleaned with a mild detergent applied to a soft cloth that is

rung almost dry. Detergent should not be allowed to enter the card slot. visit

cleanteam.com for a source of cleaning supplies.

Warning: There are no serviceable components inside the Reader-Writer.

Opening the Reader-Writer voids the warranty. Tampering with the write head

or tachometer assemblies may change the Reader-Writer calibrations for ISO

ID TECH warrants to the original purchaser for a period of 12 months from the

date of invoice that this product is in good working order and free from defects in

material and workmanship under normal use and service. ID TECH’s obligation

under this warranty is limited to, at its option, replacing, repairing, or giving credit

of origin, transportation charges and insurance prepaid, and which is, after ex-

amination, disclosed to ID TECH’s satisfaction to be thus defective. The expense

of removal and reinstallation of any item or items of equipment is not included

in this warranty. No person, fi rm, or corporation is authorized to assume for ID

TECH any other liabilities in connection with the sales of any product. In no event

Purchaser or any third party caused by any defective item of equipment, whether

that defect is warranted against or not. Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy

to have such equipment replaced or repaired by ID TECH. For limited warranty

Material Authorization (RMA) number & instructions for returning the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MER-

CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE

NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

OTHER THAN THOSE HEREIN STATED. THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD AS

IS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ID TECH BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS BASED

UPON BREACH OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NEGLI-

GENCE OF ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE,

FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL OR FOR ANY EXPENSE

INCURRED BY REASON OF THE USE OR MISUSE, SALE OR FABRICA-

TIONS OF PRODUCTS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE TERMS AND

CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT.

The information contained herein is provided to the user as a convenience. While

every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, ID TECH assumes no responsibil-

ity, for its use, nor for any infringements or patents or other rights of third parties

that may result from its use. ID TECH is not responsible for damages that might

occur because of errors or omissions, including any loss of profi t or other com-

mercial damage. The specifi cations described herein were current at the time of

publication, but are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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The Magnetic Stripe Reader & Writer (Reader-Writer) is a personal computer

peripheral device that reads and writes magnetic stripe cards that meet ISO 7811

perform a reading and/or writing operation. Data can be written and verifi ed (read)

with one swipe. The Reader-Writer is designed to support several magnetic stripe

track formats defi ned by ISO Standard formats or by User (custom) data formats.

All formats use ISO data bit encoding (writing) at either 210 or 75 bits per inch

coercivity (Hi-Co & Lo-Co) magnetic stripes. Some models write Hi & Lo coer-

civity cards, other models write Lo coercivity cards only, see the model number

table for writing capabilities.

The enclosure is a molded plastic or die cast housing that provides weight and

attached six-foot cable. A separate power adaptor is required for the Reader-Writer

operation.

This document provides basic information. See detailed information & instructions

provided in the User Manual on the Workshop CD.

The USB interface uses PC compatible communication drivers, which emulate

a RS232 COM port operation through an USB serial connection. This approach

allows the application to communicate with the reader through a virtual COM port.

Drivers are required for USB to operation. See the Reader-Writer User Manual for

more information on installing the drivers.

The RS232 interface is standard & needs no special installation steps, see the

Reader-Writer user manual for more information

The units is supplied with a 6.0’ cable with a 2.1 mm power Jack molded into a

pigtail of the cable.

Interface

The communication parameters (port settings) are fi xed.

The parameters are:

Baud rate: 9600

Data bits: 8

Parity: None

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The Magnetic Stripe Reader & Writer (Reader-Writer) is a personal computer

peripheral device that reads and writes magnetic stripe cards that meet ISO 7811

perform a reading and/or writing operation. Data can be written and verifi ed (read)

with one swipe. The Reader-Writer is designed to support several magnetic stripe

track formats defi ned by ISO Standard formats or by User (custom) data formats.

All formats use ISO data bit encoding (writing) at either 210 or 75 bits per inch

coercivity (Hi-Co & Lo-Co) magnetic stripes. Some models write Hi & Lo coer-

civity cards, other models write Lo coercivity cards only, see the model number

table for writing capabilities.

The enclosure is a molded plastic or die cast housing that provides weight and

attached six-foot cable. A separate power adaptor is required for the Reader-Writer

operation.

This document provides basic information. See detailed information & instructions

provided in the User Manual on the Workshop CD.

The USB interface uses PC compatible communication drivers, which emulate

a RS232 COM port operation through an USB serial connection. This approach

allows the application to communicate with the reader through a virtual COM port.

Drivers are required for USB to operation. See the Reader-Writer User Manual for

more information on installing the drivers.

The RS232 interface is standard & needs no special installation steps, see the

Reader-Writer user manual for more information

The units is supplied with a 6.0’ cable with a 2.1 mm power Jack molded into a

pigtail of the cable.

Interface

The communication parameters (port settings) are fi xed.

The parameters are:

Baud rate: 9600

Data bits: 8

Parity: None

WORKSHOP UTILITY

The Reader-Writer and the Workshop software provide the card reading & writing

functions most often needed for magnetic stripe use. These functions & operations

are available from a single Workshop window. A summary of Workshop Utility

functions:

Write Writes data to a card in the Card Type format

Read Reads card data and displays the data in Track boxes

Compare Compares multiple cards to a single reference card

Erase Erases the selected tracks of data on a card

Write from File Writes to each card the next record from a pre-formatted

data fi le

Read to File Reads a card & saves the card data as a record into a data

fi le

Database Write Writes cards from a database CSV fi le & Usage fi le

Card Type Provides card format selection based on Setup menu or

Standard

- ISO Selects 7811 ISO Standard card format

- AAMVA Selects AAMVA standard, based on ISO Standards

- USER Selects the card format from settings in Setup USER tab

- RAW Reads & writes data and displays in a Hexadecimal

format

formats

- Leading Zero Sets number of leading zeros before the Start Sentinel

- BPI Setting Selects individual track data density (75 or 210 bits/inch)

- Set Coercivity Sets the writing coercivity to High or Low for all tracks

- Start Sentinel Selects the Start Sentinel character for the individual

tracks

- End Sentinel Selects the End Sentinel character for the individual

tracks

- Bits/Character Selects the number of bits per character for individual

tracks

- Parity Selects character parity bit logic for individual tracks

- Default Resets the parameters & settings to the standard norms

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Open the shipping carton and inspect the contents for any shipping damage.

Remove and account for the contents of the shipping carton. The carton will

include:

- This Quick Start Manual

- MagStripe Reader – Writer Unit (Model number IDWA)

- CD, Workshop Software Application Utility

- Power Adaptor, 100-240VAC input, 24VDC @2.5A output

- One Hi-Co Sample & One Lo-Co Sample MagStripe Test Card

or a single Lo-co sample MagStripe Test card

Remove the plastic wrapping materials from the Reader-Writer and Power Adaptor.

The User Manual is on the enclosed CD. The User Manual has information on

the Reader-Writer and the Workshop software application. There is a Quick

operations.

Follow the information in the Reader-Writer-readme.TXT fi le on the CD to install

the Reader-Writer and WorkShop software.

2

WORKSHOP UTILITY

The Reader-Writer and the Workshop software provide the card reading & writing

are available from a single Workshop window. A summary of Workshop Utility

Write Writes data to a card in the Card Type format

Read Reads card data and displays the data in Track boxes

Compare Compares multiple cards to a single reference card

Erase Erases the selected tracks of data on a card

Write from File Writes to each card the next record from a pre-formatted

data fi le

Read to File Reads a card & saves the card data as a record into a data

fi le

Database Write Writes cards from a database CSV fi le & Usage fi le

Card Type Provides card format selection based on Setup menu or

Standard

- ISO Selects 7811 ISO Standard card format

- AAMVA Selects AAMVA standard, based on ISO Standards

- USER Selects the card format from settings in Setup USER tab

- RAW Reads & writes data and displays in a Hexadecimal

format

formats

- Leading Zero Sets number of leading zeros before the Start Sentinel

- BPI Setting Selects individual track data density (75 or 210 bits/inch)

- Set Coercivity Sets the writing coercivity to High or Low for all tracks

- Start Sentinel Selects the Start Sentinel character for the individual

tracks

- End Sentinel Selects the End Sentinel character for the individual

tracks

- Bits/Character Selects the number of bits per character for individual

tracks

- Parity Selects character parity bit logic for individual tracks

- Default Resets the parameters & settings to the standard norms

Open the shipping carton and inspect the contents for any shipping damage.

Remove and account for the contents of the shipping carton. The carton will

include:

- This Quick Start Manual

- MagStripe Reader – Writer Unit (Model number IDWA)

- CD, Workshop Software Application Utility

- Power Adaptor, 100-240VAC input, 24VDC @2.5A output

- One Hi-Co Sample & One Lo-Co Sample MagStripe Test Card

or a single Lo-co sample MagStripe Test card

Remove the plastic wrapping materials from the Reader-Writer and Power Adaptor.

The User Manual is on the enclosed CD. The User Manual has information on

the Reader-Writer and the Workshop software application. There is a Quick

operations.

Follow the information in the Reader-Writer-readme.TXT fi le on the CD to install

the Reader-Writer and WorkShop software.