MagTek FULL SIZE PORT User Manual

FULL SIZE PORT POWERED

SWIPE READER

TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL

Manual Part Number 99875180 Rev 6

JUNE 2010

REGISTERED TO ISO 9001:2008

1710 Apollo Court

Seal Beach, CA 90740

Phone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

Technical Support: [phone]

www.magtek.com

Rev Number

Date

Notes

2

12 Feb 01

Changed title from “Maxi Port Powered” to “Full-Size
Port Powered” throughout m anual

3

25 Jul 01

Front Matter: Added to Agency page: FCC Class B, UL
and CUL. Copyright 2001 added.

added note to Table 3-1 for abbreviations.

5

27 May 03

Editorial throughout. Front Matter: added ISO line to

red LED.

Agency Approvals

Copyright© 2000-2010

MagTek®, Inc.

Printed in the United States of America

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose,
without the express written permission of MagTek, Inc.

MagTek is a registered trademark of MagTek, Inc.
Procomm is a registered trademark of Datastorm Technologies, Inc.

REVISIONS

1 8 Dec 00 Initial Release

4 07 Aug 02 Sec 1: changed firmware P/N, added related

documents, configuration added P/N 21088063,
changed firmware P/Ns, added cable lengths, specs
added cm card speed, added cable lengths; Sec 3:

logo, changed Tech Support phone number, added new
warranty statement. Sec 1 and 3: deleted references to

6 2 June 10 Formatting changes and updated Limited Warranty &

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LIMITED WARRANTY

MagTek warrants that the products sold pursuant to this Agreement will perform in accordance with MagTek’s
published specifications. This warranty shall be provided only for a period of one year from the date of the
shipment of the product from MagTek (the “Warranty Period”). This warranty shall apply only to the “Buyer”
(the original purchaser, unless that entity resells the product as authorized by MagTek, in which event this
warranty shall apply only to the first repurchaser).

During the Warranty Period, should this product fail to conform to MagTek’s specifications, MagTek will, at its
option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge except as set forth below. Repair parts and
replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced
parts and products become the property of MagTek. This limited warranty does not include service to repair
damage to the product resulting from accident, disaster, unreasonable use, misuse, abuse, negligence, or
modification of the product not authorized by MagTek. MagTek reserves the right to examine the alleged
defective goods to determine whether the warranty is applicable.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, MagTek specifically disclaims any liability or warranty for
goods resold in other than MagTek’s original packages, and for goods modified, altered, or treated without
authorization by MagTek.

Service may be obtained by delivering the product during the warranty period to MagTek (1710 Apollo Court,
Seal Beach, CA 90740). If this product is delivered by mail or by an equivalent shipping carrier, the customer
agrees to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit, to prepay shipping charges to the
warranty service location, and to use the original shipping container or equivalent. MagTek will return the
product, prepaid, via a three (3) day shipping service. A Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number must
accompany all returns. Buyers may obtain an RMA number by contacting Technical Support at [phone].

EACH BUYER UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS MAGTEK PRODUCT IS OFFERED AS
IS. MAGTEK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND
MAGTEK DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF ANY OTHER KIND, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.

IF THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONFORM TO MAGTEK’S SPECIFICATIONS, THE SOLE REMEDY
SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE. MAGTEK’S LIABILITY, IF ANY,
SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO MAGTEK UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL MAGTEK BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER FOR ANY DAMAGES,
INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, SUCH PRODUCT, EVEN IF
MAGTEK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY
ANY OTHER PARTY.

LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE SECTIONS RELATING TO MAGTEK’S LIMITED WARRANTY,

MAGTEK’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE CONTRACT PRICE OF THIS
PRODUCT.

MAGTEK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS MAY BE STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT, AND MAGTEK DISCLAIMS ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

MAGTEK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONTINGENT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY. MAGTEK FURTHER LIMITS ITS LIABILITY OF ANY KIND
WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENCE ON ITS PART, TO THE
CONTRACT PRICE FOR THE GOODS.

MAGTEK’S SOLE LIABILITY AND BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES ARE STATED IN THIS SECTION
AND IN THE SECTION RELATING TO MAGTEK’S LIMITED WARRANTY

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FCC WARNING STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and was found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 residential 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 with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

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

CANADIAN DOC STATEMENT

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise from digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numériqué de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CE STANDARDS

Testing for compliance with CE requirements was performed by an independent laboratory. The unit under test
was found compliant with s tandards established for Class B devices.

UL/CSA

This product is recognized per Underwriter Laboratories and Canadian Underwriter Laboratories 1950.

RoHS STATEMENT

When ordered as RoHS compliant, this product meets the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Reduction
of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) European Directive 2002/95/EC. The marking is clearly recognizable, either as
written words like “Pb-free”, “lead-free”, or as another clear symbol ( ).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

FEATURES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
RELATED DOCUMENTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
CONFIGURATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2
SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

SECTION 2. INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

REQUIREMENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
INSTALLATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
TEST ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7

SECTION 3. OPERATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9

LED INDICATOR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
CARD READ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
READER TO HOST MESSAGE FORMAT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
TIMING FOR ID SIGN ON ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

FIGURES

Figure 1-1. Full-Size Port-Powered Swipe Reader ---------------------------------------------------------------------- vi
Figure 1-2. Reader Cable and Optional Adapter -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Figure 1-3. Dimensions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Figure 3-1. Timing For ID Sign-on and Transmission Bursts. -------------------------------------------------------- 10

TABLES

Table 1-1. 9-Pin Connectors and 25-Pin Adapter ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Table 1-2. Specifications -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Table 3-1. SS and ES Track Symbols --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

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Figure 1-1. Full-Size Port-Powered Swipe Reader

SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

The Full-Size Port-Powered Swipe Reader is a compact magnetic stripe card reader which
conforms to ISO/ANSI standards. The Reader is compatible with the PC series of personal
computers or any device with a serial RS-232 interface. A card is read by sliding it, stripe down
and facing the LED side, through the slot either forward or backward.

A green LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicator on the Reader panel provides the operator with
status of the Reader operations.

When power is applied, the Reader transmits a sign-on ID message. About 150 milliseconds
after DTR is applied, the Reader sends the part number of the firmware in the following form:
21088817A01 <CR>. The first 8 characters indicate the firmware number; the letter is the
revision, which is followed by a revision sublevel of 01 to 99. The <CR> indicates carriage
return (0x0D). The sign-on messages for part numbers are listed in Section 3. Timing is also
shown in Section 3.

Since the input voltage is supplied by a relatively low source of power, the Reader depends on its
input capacitor to maintain proper charge during all operations. In order to reduce the drain on
this internal power source during data transmission, the output data is transmitted in 5 to 6
millisecond bursts with a 10-millisecond gap between bursts to allow the capacitor to recharge.
The PC software should be able to tolerate this 10-millisecond space between characters. The
Timing is shown is Section 3, Figure 3-1. Configurations, including part numbers, firmware,
tracks, and unit configuration, are listed below.

FEATURES

Major features of the Swipe Reader are as follows:

• Powered through the RS-232 serial port – no external power supply required

• Hardware Compatible with PC or any computer or terminal with an RS-232 interface

• Software Compatible with Procomm, or any RS-232 communications program

• Bidirectional card readi n g

• Reads encoded data that meets ANSI/ISO/CDL/AAMVA standards

• Green LED for status

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Part Number

Firmware

Track Configuration

Configuration

Cable Length

21088061

21088817

1,2, and 3

Pearl White

6’

21088063

21088817

1,2, and 3

Pearl White

10’

RELATED DOCUMENTS

The MagTek Device Drivers for Windows, Part Number 30037385, may be used with the Full­size Port Powered Swipe Reader. When this program is used, refer to MagTek Device Driver for
Windows, Programming Reference Manual, Part Number 99875125.

ISO documents available:
ISO 7811
ISO 7812
Phone: [phone] or www.ansi.org

CONFIGURATION

The available part number, firmware part number, and configurations are as follows:

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