MagTek HALF CARD PORT User Manual
HALF CARD PORT POWERED
INSERTION READER
TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL
Manual Part Number 99875234-7
FEBRUARY 2007
REGISTERED TO ISO 9001:2000
1710 Apollo Court
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: (562) 546-6400
FAX: (562) 546-6301
Technical Support: (651) 415-6800
www.magtek.com
Copyright© 2002-2007
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.
REVISIONS
Rev Number Date Notes
1 21 Jun 02 Initial Release
2 09 Sep 02 Editorial comments throughout. Sec 1: Buffered Mode, clarified data
and error status, clarified output when sensor is blocked or card
withdrawn, Related Documents, added source of ISO specs, Specs:
added cmps for card speed, added 6’ cable, corrected storage temp
to 176 degrees, modified Related Documents to qualify characters in
Tk 1 and Tk 2, corrected Fig 1-2 side view dimension. Sec 2:
corrected Table 2-1 and added Molex connectors, corrected Table 22 by adding P designations. Sec 3: Table 3-2: added red and green
LED status and to note “LED controlled by Host”, added Watchdog
LED paragraph, added optional statement to card insertion block,
clarified Tables 3-3 and 3-4.
3 13 Jun 03 Front Matter: added ISO line to logo, changed Tech Support phone
number, added new warranty statement.
4 26 Jun 03 Sec 1: added part number to Table 1-1; Specifications: changed
operating temperature to before (32
shipping date.
5 30 Aug 04 Sec 3, Table 3-2: changed To Set Option L(0x52) to L(0x4C); Table
3-3: added Card Inserted line and Card Removed line at the end of
the table, added “data buffer is cleared” to “Sends card data…” line.
6 15 Nov 04 Sec 1, Table 1-1: Added P/N 21066020, 215232 Insertion Reader
TK1,2 1Head Right, Half Card Port Powered, Black.
7 9 Feb 07 Added new model 21066000; updated throughout to include printed
circuit board 21067505; added ability to configure the communication
parameters; added configuration commands
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F) and after (-4 oF) 1 Nov 03
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Limited Warranty
MagTek, Inc. warrants that the Product described in this document is free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase where the date of purchase is defined as
the date of shipment from MagTek. During this warranty period, MagTek shall, at their option, repair or
replace without charge for either parts or labor, any failure, malfunction, defect or nonconformity which
prevents the product from performing in accordance with MagTek’s published technical specifications
and manuals.
This warranty does not apply to wear of the magnetic read head. This warranty shall not apply if the
product is modified, tampered with, or subject to abnormal working conditions. This warranty does not
apply when the malfunction results from the use of the Product in conjunction with ancillary or peripheral
equipment where it is determined by MagTek that there is no fault in the Product itself.
Notification by the Customer to MagTek of any condition described above should be directed to the
Customer’s MagTek Sales Representative or to MagTek’s Help Desk at (651) 415-6800. If the Product is
to be returned from the Customer to MagTek, a returned material authorization (RMA) will be issued by
MagTek. The Customer shall be responsible for shipping charges to MagTek, (1710 Apollo Court, Seal
Beach, CA 90740). MagTek shall be responsible for shipping charges back to the Customer.
Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy. This warranty is in lieu
of all other warranties, express or implied.
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FCC WARNING STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 to 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 for 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 las classe B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par les ministère des Communications du Canada.
CE STANDARDS
Testing for compliance to CE requirements was performed by an independent laboratory. The unit under
test was found compliant to Class B.
UL/CUL
This product is recognized per Underwriter Laboratories and Canadian Underwriter Laboratories 1950.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................1
FEATURES...............................................................................................................................................1
CONFIGURATIONS.................................................................................................................................2
MODES OF OPERATION ........................................................................................................................3
Unbuffered Mode..................................................................................................................................3
Buffered Mode...................................................................................................................................... 3
RELATED DOCUMENTS.........................................................................................................................4
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................4
DIMENSIONS...........................................................................................................................................7
SECTION 2. INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................... 9
CONNECTORS........................................................................................................................................9
PC Connector.......................................................................................................................................9
MOUNTING............................................................................................................................................10
Orientation..........................................................................................................................................11
SECTION 3. COMMANDS, FORMATS, TIMING......................................................................................13
HOST TO READER COMMANDS.........................................................................................................13
WATCHDOG LED ..................................................................................................................................14
READER TO HOST FORMATS.............................................................................................................15
TIMING FOR ID SIGN-ON AND TRANSMISSION BURSTS.................................................................17
TRANSMISSIONS EXAMPLES .............................................................................................................18
PROGRAM MODE .................................................................................................................................20
Sending Program Mode Commands..................................................................................................20
PROGRAM MODE COMMAND SET.....................................................................................................21
Exit Program Mode.............................................................................................................................21
Reset Device ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Version Request.................................................................................................................................21
Upload Command...............................................................................................................................21
Configuration Commands................................................................................................................... 22
Switch A..............................................................................................................................................23
Switch B..............................................................................................................................................24
Switch C..............................................................................................................................................25
Sentinel Definitions.............................................................................................................................26
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FIGURES and TABLES
Figure 1-1. Half Card Port Powered Insertion Reader................................................................................vii
Table 1-1. Configuration...............................................................................................................................2
Table 1-2. Specifications..............................................................................................................................5
Figure 1-2. Half Card Reader Dimensions...................................................................................................7
Table 2-1. J1 Connector - RS232................................................................................................................9
Table 2-2. P2 Connector and Cable ............................................................................................................9
Figure 2-1. Reader Layout - Top................................................................................................................10
Figure 2-2. Reader Layout -Bottom ...........................................................................................................11
Table 3-1. Commands and Responses .....................................................................................................13
Table 3-2. Options and Reader Responses...............................................................................................14
Figure 3-1. Timing For ID Sign-on and Transmission Bursts.....................................................................17
Table 3-3. Transmission Data Examples Not in Buffered Mode................................................................ 18
Table 3-4. Transmission Data Examples in Buffered Mode With STX and ETX Included........................19
Table 3-5. Switch A....................................................................................................................................23
Table 3-6. Switch B....................................................................................................................................24
Table 3-7. Switch C....................................................................................................................................25
Table 3-8. Start and End Sentinels............................................................................................................26
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Figure 1-1. Half Card Port Powered Insertion Reader
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SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Half Card Port Powered Insertion Reader is a single-head, dual-track configuration (Tracks
1 and 2). The magnetic stripe is down and to the right as viewed from the front of the Reader.
The single head configuration can read the card on insertion and removal.
FEATURES
Features of the Reader are as follows:
• Port Powered RS-232 Interface – No power pack required, powered from PC port with
computers having an RS-232 interface
• Card Present Opto-sensor – Detects if card is fully inserted in Reader
• Dual-Color LED – Red/Green colors provide visual cues to the card holder
• Watchdog LED – Provides visual cues to service personnel to verify Reader electronics are
operational
• Open Chassis design – Provides superior debris clearing capability
• Isolated PCB – Isolates electronics from debris and liquids
• Beam-mounted Read-head – Provides superior tracking of bowed or warped cards
• Mag-Stripe reading during insertion and removal of card – For reliable card reading
• AGC F2F ASIC – Provides improved ability to read cards (Automatic Gain Control, Two
Phase Frequency, and Application Specific Integrated Circuit)
• Command Selectable Buffered or Unbuffered Modes – Provides greater versatility of
operating modes
• Command Selectable Framing Characters – Provides selection of STX, ETX, ESC, and CR.
• ASCII Message Format at 9600, also 19.2k, 38.4k, 57.6k, or 115.2k bps for new reader (33%
duty cycle)
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Half Card Port Powered Insertion Reader
CONFIGURATIONS
Table 1-1 lists the part number, single or dual head, head positions, tracks, and cable type.
Note
Additional features have been incorporated into the new version of
the Half Card Insert Reader (generally available after December
2006). In the new version, the firmware part number will be
reported as 21088842. This new reader was designed to be a drop
in replacement for the old reader. However, there are some slight
behavior differences mentioned throughout this manual. This new
reader also added a number of features that are mentioned
throughout this manual. The part number of the readers did not
change for the new readers, however the revisions did change.
The enhancements included in this new version are identified
within this document with the word “new”.
Table 1-1. Configuration
Part Number Heads Head Position* Track Bezel Cable Type
21066000 Single Head Down/Right 1-2 Black No Cable
21066008 Single Head Down/Right 1-2 White 6’ Cable
21066019 Single Head Down/Right 1-2 White No Cable
21066020 Single Head Down/Right 1-2 Black 6’ Cable
21166021 Single Head Down/Right 1-2 White No electronics,
no cable
* The magnetic stripe is inserted in the same orientation as the head position; for example,
head down/right means magnetic stripe down or to the right.
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Section 1. Features and Specifications
MODES OF OPERATION
The Reader can operate in either unbuffered or buffered mode. The modes are described below.
The note that follows applies to both modes.
Note
The insertion and removal of the card must be done in a
continuous motion. If not, the Reader may not read the encoded
data properly. In that case, the Reader responds by either
transmitting the ASCII character “E” representing an error, or by
not transmitting any character, which indicates that the Reader
has not detected data and the card was not completely inserted.
Unbuffered Mode
When a card is inserted and removed, a read attempt is made during both insertion and removal.
If the read is successful, data (including the two sentinel characters) is sent to the PC. The data
is transmitted immediately after removing the card and not re tained in the Reader.
When operating in the unbuffered mode, the Reader does not need to receive commands from the
host in order to transmit data or status characters, and data, if available; however, the Reader
does respond to an “Inquiry Command” by sending status characters. The inquiry command that
requests the transmission is the ESCAPE (ESC) character followed by “I” (0x49).
In the unbuffered mode, data can be retrieved from the card after the card has been inserted and
while it is blocking the rear sensor. Issuing an “Inquiry Command” (see Section 3) will retrieve
data from the card.
Buffered Mode
When a card is inserted and removed, a read attempt is made during both insertion and removal.
Upon removal of the card if the read is successful, data (including the two sentinel characters) is
stored in a memory buffer on the Reader and is not transmitted until the Reader receives an
“Inquiry Command” from the host. This command is the ESCAPE character followed by “I”.
The data or error status is available when the back sensor is blocked, however the Release
Command will not clear the buffer. The Reader cannot read another card until the buffer is
cleared. To clear the buffer, the Host must transmit the ESCAPE character followed by “R”.
The unit will always output a 1 and enabled optional characters when the back sensor is first
blocked. It will output a 0 and enabled optional characters when the card has been withdrawn.
See Section 3, Table 3-4 for detailed examples.
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