MagTek MINIWEDGE SWIPE READER User Manual

MINIWEDGE

SWIPE READER

TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL

Manual Part Number: 99875123 Rev 11

APRIL 2004

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© 1998 - 2005

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 and MiniWedge are registered trademarks of MagTek, Inc.

REVISIONS

Rev Number Date Notes

1 30 Nov 98 Initial Release 2 30 Nov 98 No change from initial release. Revised to include ECN

4754, which was included in Revision 1.

3 17 Mar 99 Sec 1: Editorial Changes; Sec 2: Editorial Changes;

Sec 3: Editorial Changes, added Windows Drivers application, changed Parameter Address List, Moved Response Codes and Timing; Appendix A: Added Character Timing Diagram.

4 12 May 99 Sec 1: Added two P/Ns; Sec 2: Modified note under

Cabling, Table 2-1 changed title, Sect 3: Editorial, added Hardware Track Mapping and examples.

5 17 Sep 99 Sec 1: Added note for foreign keyboards; Sec 2:

changed Device-Specific Operation Table and Parameter Address List; Sec 3: Added Parameter P080 and Shift Flag.

6 21 Sep 00 Sec 1: Added 35 language configurations under Part

Numbers; under features, added Auto-detect; Table 1-1, Specifications, added track formats; under Dimension and Length changed to 3.94" (100.0 mm); weight changed to 5.8 oz; Converted symbols to Metric System [SI]. Sec 2: added error and LED descriptions. Sec 3: Corrected Table 3-1, and 3-2; Added responses to examples.

7 8 Jun 01 Front Matter: Updated Agency Approval page to include

Class B and UL approvals; Sec 1: added P/N 21080244; Sec 3: to Device Specific Operation Table added Mag Wedge and DOS Mode. Added new section, Index.

8 5 Apr 02 Sec 1, 2, 3: Added index entries. Sec 2: changed Fig 2-

2, 2-3, and added Fig 2-4 to reflect new cable.

9 22 Aug 02 Sec 1: added P/N 21080246 to Table, Trk 1,2, pearl

white (no cover); Sec 3: To Table 3-3 added 02E, Start Sentinel char for Trk 1, to P014 added BAT AA, Basic Assurance Test/twice, to P080 added S1, Keyboard uses shift lock; Index: added LED entries.

10 13 May 03 Front Matter: added ISO line to logo, changed Tech

Support phone number, added new warranty statement.

11 19 Apr 04 Section 1: Removed P/N table and added configuration

table. Editorial throughout.

LIMITED WARRANTY

MagTek warrants that the products sold to Reseller 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 original purchaser unless the buyer is authorized by MagTek to resell the products, in which event, this warranty shall apply only to the first repurchase.

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, customer’s negligence, Reseller’s negligence, or non-MagTek modification of the product. 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 by customers.

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.

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.

EACH PURCHASER UNDERSTANDS THAT THE MAGTEK PRODUCT IS OFFERED AS IS. 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, TO RESELLER OR TO RESELLER’S CUSTOMERS, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO MAGTEK BY RESELLER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL MAGTEK BE LIABLE TO THE RESELLER OR THE RESELLER’S CUSTOMER 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 THE PRODUCTS.

MAGTEK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, 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 PRODUCTS, 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 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. This equipment has been tested and demonstrated compliance to current European Union Directive 89/336/EEC for Class B disturbance level.

UL/CSA

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

CONFIGURATIONS .................................................................................................................................1

FEATURES...............................................................................................................................................1

RELATED DOCUMENTS.........................................................................................................................2

SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................2

SECTION 2. INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................5

HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................5

Mounting ................................................................................................................................................5

Cabling...................................................................................................................................................6

CARD READING.......................................................................................................................................9

DATA ERROR DETECTED......................................................................................................................9

SECTION 3. OPERATION.........................................................................................................................11

COMMAND CODES FROM THE PC TO THE READER.......................................................................11

MESSAGE FORMAT..............................................................................................................................11

DEVICE-SPECIFIC OPERATION...........................................................................................................12

RESPONSE CODES AND TIMING........................................................................................................13

MINIWEDGE COMMANDS AND RESPONSES....................................................................................13

MAGWEDGE COMPATIBILITY..............................................................................................................15

PARAMETER ADDRESS LIST...............................................................................................................16

P001 Parameter Table ID #...............................................................................................................17

P013 Track/ID Enable........................................................................................................................17

P014 Track Data Send Flags.............................................................................................................17

P022 Terminating Char......................................................................................................................18

P02A Hardware Track Mapping.........................................................................................................18

P080 KB Flag.......................................................................................................................................19

Shift Flag..............................................................................................................................................19

Card Data Format ................................................................................................................................20

Parameter Modifications ......................................................................................................................20

Examples of Command Sequences.....................................................................................................20

DATA ERROR CONDITIONS.................................................................................................................21

APPENDIX A. CHARACTER TIMING.......................................................................................................23

INDEX..........................................................................................................................................................25

FIGURES

Figure 1-1. MiniWedge Reader...................................................................................................................vi

Figure 1-2. Dimensions................................................................................................................................3

Figure 2-1. Mounting Hole Dimensions For Surface....................................................................................6

Figure 2-2. AT-style Configuration – Old Style Cable..................................................................................7

Figure 2-3. PS/2-style Configuration – Old Style Cable...............................................................................7

Figure 2-4. PS/2-style Configuration – New Style Cable.............................................................................8

Figure A-1. Character Timing Diagram......................................................................................................23

TABLES

Table 1-1. Specifications..............................................................................................................................2

Table 2-1. Six-pin Mini DIN connector .........................................................................................................8

Table 2-2. Five-pin DIN Connector ..............................................................................................................8

Table 3-1. Device Specific Operation.........................................................................................................12

Table 3-2. Commands and Responses......................................................................................................14

Table 3-3. Parameter Address List ............................................................................................................16

Figure 1-1. MiniWedge Reader

SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

The MiniWedgeTM Swipe Reader connects between a PC and its keyboard. The Reader looks transparent to both the keyboard and the PC until a card is read. When a card is read, the Reader disables the keyboard and sends card data using the same scan codes used by the keyboard. The PC cannot distinguish between data from the keyboard and data from the Reader. MiniWedge Readers can connect to PS/2 or AT type PCs.

The PC keyboard supplies power to the MiniWedge Reader. The Reader can be configured to send card data with or without start sentinel, end sentinel, and carriage returns. The MiniWedge Reader also recognizes commands from the PC to enable or disable the keyboard or card reading. When powered up, all devices are active.

CONFIGURATIONS

Part numbers for the MiniWedge Swipe Reader are 21080201 through 21080247. For information on individual models, contact MagTek sales.

FEATURES

Major features of the Swipe Reader are as follows:

• Powered through the keyboard interface – no external power supply required

• Hardware Compatible with PC or any computer or terminal with PC keyboard interface

• Bidirectional card reading

• Reads encoded data that meets the standards of ANSI (American National Standards

Institute); ISO (International Standards Organization); CA DL/ID (California Driver License) AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators).

• Auto-detects track encoding format. Can read 7-bit, 210 bpi data on all three tracks.

• Two-color LED for status

• Small Footprint

MiniWedge Swipe Reader

SPECIFICATIONS

Table 1-1. Specifications

OPERATING

Reference Standards ISO/ANSI/ CDL/ AAMVA Recording Method Two-frequency coherent phase (F2F) Message Format Scan Code Card Speed 3 to 50 IPS Track Format Reads 75-210 bpi on all 3 tracks MTBF Electronics: 125,000 hours. Head: 1,000,000 passes

ELECTRICAL

Power Input From PC: 5VDC; power supplied by keyboard interface Current 20 mA max

MECHANICAL

Dimensions Length 3.94” (100.0 mm)

Width 1.28” (32.5 mm)

Height 1.23” (31.3 mm) Weight, Reader only 5.8 oz. (165 gr.) Reader with Cable 6.5 oz. (184 gr.) Cable length 6 Ft. (1.8 m) Connectors 6-pin Mini Din and 5-pin Din; includes adapter cable

ENVIRONMENTAL

Temperature

Operating 32

Storage -22oF to 158oF (-30 oC to 70 oC)

Humidity

Operating 10% to 90% noncondensing

Storage Up to 100% noncondensing

Altitude

Operating 0-10,000 ft. (0-3048 m.)

Storage 0-50,000 ft. (0-15240m.)

F to 131 oF (0 oC to 55 oC)

Section 1. Features and Specifications

Figure 1-2. Dimensions