MODEL MT-215 TTL
SINGLE OR DUAL HEAD
INSERTION READER
TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL
Manual Part Number 99875113 Rev 12
JUNE 2006
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
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Copyright© 1998-2006
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 31 Aug 98 Initial Release
2 9 Dec 98 Section 1, changed specifications, changed Fig 1-1 to reflect current
configurations. Section 2, changed Figures 2-1 and 2-2 to reflect
current configuration. Changed Figure 2-4 for clarity.
3 2 Feb 99 Added P/N 21065113 with 9-Pin connector.
4 12 Jul 00 Title: Added "Single or"; Sec 1, Specifications, Changed Bezel
Thickness from .31' to .31", changed Operating Temperature from -
o
F to -22oF
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5 14 Sep 00 Section 1: Specifications, changed all cm dimensions to mm. Written
to SI, International System of Units.
6 01 Jan 01 Front Matter: Changed copyright date; Changed warranty from 90
days to one year; added agencies to Agency Approvals
7 15 Mar 01 Front Matter: Added Address for Warranty RMA. Changed Agency
approvals to Class B. Section 2: Fig 2-1, Added to Back View “of
Bezel”. Added Appendix A, Bezel Design.
8 01 Aug 01 Front Matter, Agency Page: Editorial Changes to CE and UL/CUL.
9 27 Nov 01 Sec 2, Fig 2-2: Added extended bezel illustration. Appendix A:
Added extended bezel mechanical drawing
10 12 Jul 02 Sec 1: Change se cond paragraph for conforming specifications.
Configurations, added 3 more. Added MagTek documents. Spec,
added dielectric strength and insulation resistance. Sec 2: Added Fig
2-5, Timing with relevant insertion and withdrawal statement.
11 13 May 03 Front Matter: added ISO line to logo, changed Tech Support phone
number, added new warranty statement.
12 5 Jun 06 Updated to reflect new PCB assembly 21063548 which incorporates
Delta ASIC
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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 and FCC requirements was performed by an independent laboratory. The unit
under test was found compliant to Class B.
UL/CSA
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
RELATED DOCUMENTS.........................................................................................................................2
MAGTEK DOCUMENTS...........................................................................................................................2
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................3
SECTION 2. INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5
PIN LIST AND CONNECTORS................................................................................................................5
MOUNTING...............................................................................................................................................6
CARD INSERTION AND ORIENTATION...............................................................................................10
TIMING FOR BACK SENSOR AND CARD PRESENT..........................................................................11
TIMING FOR DATA AND STROBE........................................................................................................12
Card Present at Connector ............................................................................................................12
Data................................................................................................................................................13
Strobe.............................................................................................................................................13
APPENDIX A. BEZEL DESIGN---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
FIGURES
Figure 1-1. MT-215 TTL Insertion Reader Configurations-------------------------------------------------------------vi
Figure 2-1. MagTek Flat-Faced Bezel Mounting Dimensions--------------------------------------------------------- 7
Figure 2-2. MagTek Extended Bezel Mounting Dimensions ---------------------------------------------------------- 8
Figure 2-3. Board Layout and Cable Connections----------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Figure 2-4. Card Insertion and Orientation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Figure 2-5. Timing for Card Present and Back Sensor Signals------------------------------------------------------11
Figure 2-6. Data and Strobe Timing----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Figure A-1. Dimensions for Flat-Faced Bezel Design Sheet 1-------------------------------------------------------16
Figure A-2. Dimensions for Flat-Faced Bezel Design Sheet 2-------------------------------------------------------17
Figure A-3. Dimensions for Extended Bezel Design Sheet 1 --------------------------------------------------------18
Figure A-4. Dimensions for Extended Bezel Design Sheet 2 --------------------------------------------------------19
TABLES
Table 1-1. Configurations - Tracks 1 and 2-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Table 1-2. Specifications------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Table 2-1. J3 Pin List------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5
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Figure 1-1. MT-215 TTL Insertion Reader Configurations
SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Model MT-215 TTL is a manually operated two-track insertion, or push-in, Reader, which
may have one or two read heads. Three configurations of the head(s) and two bezel
configurations are shown in Figure 1-1. The Reader can read the magnetic stripe in both the
forward and reverse directions.
The Reader conforms to the following specifications: ISO (International Standards
Organization), ANSI (American National Standards Institute); the Reader conforms to the
specifications for Tracks 1 and 2 of the following 3-Track format: AAMVA (American
Association of American Motor Vehicle Administrators).
FEATURES
Features of the Reader are as follows:
• Dual Read Head - allows for easier card orientation when inserted into the Reader.
• Open Chassis design - provides superior debris clearing capability.
• Half-card Drop out - allows half-sized credit cards to clear from insert channel.
• Isolated PCB - isolates electronics from debris and liquids.
• AGC (Automatic Gain Control) in MagTek's latest F/2F decoder IC - enhances read
performance with less susceptibility to RF interference.
• Beam-mounted Read-heads - improves card tracking capabilities.
• Ruggedized Chassis and Bezel Material - improves temperature and impact performance.
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CONFIGURATIONS
Table 1-1 lists the part numbers, head mounted position, bezel type, and forward or reverse read.
Table 1-1. Configurations - Tracks 1 and 2
Part Number Head Mounted Under
or on Top of PCB
21065101 Under PCB None Forward Read
21065102 On Top of PCB None Reverse Read
21065103 Under PCB Flat Faced Forward Read
21065104 On Top of PCB Flat Faced Reverse Read
21065105 Both None Both
21065106 Both Extended Both
21065109 Both Flat Faced Both
21065111 Under PCB Extended Forward Read
21065112 On Top of PCB Extended Reverse Read
21065113 Both None Both
* For forward read the start sentinel is read first on withdrawal; for reverse read the start
sentinel is read last on withdrawal.
Bezel Read Forward or
Reverse*
RELATED DOCUMENTS
The MT-215 will read cards that meet the standards defined by ISO (International Standards
Organization):
ISO 7811 Identification Cards - Mag-stripe Cards, Tracks 1-3
ISO 7810 Identification Cards - Physical Specifications (ID-1 Cards)
Available from ANSI: 212-642-4900, www.ansi.org
MAGTEK DOCUMENTS
I/O Interface, For TTL Swipe Readers, Technical Reference Manual, MagTek P/N 99875148
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Section 1. Features and Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications for the Reader are listed in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2. Specifications
OPERATING
MSR Read-data Format
Specifications Supported
Power Requirements
(VCC)
Output Signal Levels
Recording Method Two-frequency coherent phase (F2F)
Speed Card Speed: 3 to 50 IPS
Head Life 1,000,000 passes (500,000 Insertion Cycles) minimum
I/O Connector For P/N 21065113, 9-Pin Header, 0.100" centers, single in line
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Bezel Thickness Flat Faced: 0.31" (7.87 mm); Extended: 0.82" (20.83 mm)
Weight Without bezel With Flat-faced Bezel With Extended Bezel
Temperature
Operating
Storage
Humidity
Operating
Storage
Altitude
Operating
Storage
ANSI/ISO/AAMVA 75 or 210 BPI on Track 1 (normally 210 BPI)
ANSI/ISO/AAMVA 75 or 210 BPI on Track 2 (normally 75 BPI)
Old Design (PCB Assy 21063528)
+5 VDC ±5% at 15mA
ol
V
= 0.4 V @ 1.5 mA
oh
V
= Vcc -0.5 V @ 2.0 mA
For all others, 11-pin Header, 0.100" centers, single in line
MECHANICAL
Without bezel With Flat-faced Bezel With Extended Bezel
4.4" (111.76 mm) 4.58" (116.33 mm) 5.09" (129.29 mm)
3.51" (89.15 mm) 4.00" (101.60 mm) 4.00" (101.60 mm)
1.24" (31.50 mm) 3.00" (76.2 mm) 3.00" (76.2 mm)
2.25 oz. (65 gr.) 3.85 oz. (109 gr.) 4.02 oz. (114 gr.)
ENVIRONMENTAL
o
F to 158 oF (-30 oC to 70 oC)
-22
o
F to 176 oF (-40 oC to 80 oC)
-40
10% to 90% noncondensing
10% to 90% noncondensing
0-10,000 ft. (0-3,048 m)
0-50,000 ft. (0-15,240 m)
New Design (PCBA 21063548)
2.8 – 5.5 VDC at 15ma
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SECTION 2. INSTALLATION
This section describes cabling information, mounting dimensions and timing.
PIN LIST AND CONNECTORS
Table 2-1 lists the connector pins and the required mating Connector.
Table 2-1. J3 Pin List
Pin Number TK 1, 2
1 Rear Sensor
2 Data TK 2
3 Card Present
4 Strobe TK 2
5 No Connection (Index Pin)
6 VCC
7 GND
8 Strobe TK 1
9 Data TK 1
10 No Connection
11 No Connection
Mating Connector*: Molex 22-01-2091 or 22-01-2111 (recommended for keying purposes)
*Molex Terminals 08-50-0114; Molex Key 15-04-9209
MagTek P/N 21065113 uses a 9-Pin connector with the same sign als with pins 10 and 11 removed
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MOUNTING
Figure 2-1 shows the dimensions for mounting when using a flat-faced MagTek Bezel.
Figure 2-2 shows the dimensions for mounting when using an extended MagTek Bezel. In these
configurations, the top view and the side view show the head mounted under the PCB with
connector J2 used.
The other head configurations are shown in Figure 1-1.
Note
For users who are interested in designing their own bezel, please
refer to the dimensions provided in Appendix A.
Figure 2-3 shows the board layout and indicates the cable connections for all head positions.
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Section 2. Installation
of Bezel
Figure 2-1. MagTek Flat-Faced Bezel Mounting Dimensions
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0
.5
.72
3.35
.83
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Figure 2-2. MagTek Extended Bezel Mounting Dimensions
Section 2. Installation
Figure 2-3. Board Layout and Cable Connections
Note
The jumpers shown in Figure 2-3 are used only on the old PCB
assembly (21063528); there are no jumpers on the new PCB
assembly (21063548).
J3 Connector for P/N 21065113 is a 9-pin connector with pins 10
& 11 removed.
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CARD INSERTION AND ORIENTATION
The Reader can be mounted in two positions as shown in Figure 2-4. On the left panel of the
illustration, the card is inserted with the magnetic stripe to the left. On the right panel of the
illustration, the card is inserted with the magnetic stripe up. These are the mounting positions
that permit any foreign object inserted into the slot to drop out of the reader.
On the left panel of the illustration, the magnetic stripe faces up when the head is mounted on top
of the PCB, and the magnetic stripe faces down when the head is mounted under the PCB. When
the head is mounted on top of the PCB, the data on the card is read in reverse upon card removal.
When the head is mounted under the PCB, the data on the card is read forward upon card
removal. The same principle applies to the right panel in the illustration, but the Reader is
rotated 90 degrees clockwise.
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Figure 2-4. Card Insertion and Orientation
Section 2. Installation
TIMING FOR BACK SENSOR AND CARD PRESENT
Figure 2-5 shows the timing for the Back Sensor and the Card Present signals.
The card is read in both directions (on insertion and withdrawal), but the data is active on
withdrawal.
TIME OF INSERTION TIME OF WITHDRAWAL
HEAD OUTPUT
SIGNAL
INTERNAL CARD
PRESENT
BACK SENSOR
CARD PRESENT
AT CONNECTOR
NOT TO SCALE
ACTIVE DATA
NOTE 1
MOST RELIABLE
ACTIVE DATA
NOTE 1:
Time out of the internal card present signal occurs within about 150 ms
from the last strobe transition. The internal card present signal becomes
active when the movement of an encoded magnetic stripe past the read
head generates a signal. The back sensor and internal card present are
gated together to reduce the dwell time needed before the read-onwithdrawal can be initiated and is output as card present at the connector.
NOTE 1
Figure 2-5. Timing for Card Present and Back Sensor Signals
While it is possible for the Card Reader to read data on either the insertion or withdrawal stroke,
it should be noted that card reading is most reliable during the card withdrawal stroke. For this
reason MagTek recommends that customer’s software should be designed to emphasize data
capture during the card withdrawal stroke. For the most reliable operation: Read the card upon
insertion, when the card present goes high, check for errors, if no errors, output the data, start
sentinel first, after the card is withdrawn. If an error is detected, clear the stored data and read
the card on withdrawal, if no errors, output the data, start sentinel first, otherwise output an error
indication or a try again message.
NOTE 1
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TIMING FOR DATA AND STROBE
Figure 2-6 shows the timing for Data and Strobe. The timing shown is for active data (see
Figure 2-5).
CARD PRESENT
NOTE 1
DATA
0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1
0 0
1 1
0
NOTE 2
STROBE
NOTE 3
BIT
TIME
STROBE WIDTH
APPROXIMATELY
25-50% OF BIT TIME
NOTES
1. TIME OUT OF THE CARD PRESENT SIGNAL OCCURS WITHIN
APPROXIMATELY 150 MS FROM THE LAST STROBE TRANSITION.
2. DATA IS VALID 1.0 μS (MINIMUM) BEFORE THE NEGATIVE EDGE OF
STROBE.
3. UP TO 6 OR 7 HEAD FLUX REVERSALS ARE IGNORED FOR LOW
DENSITY CONFIGURATION AND 14 OR 15 FOR HIGH DENSITY
CONFIGURATION.
Figure 2-6. Data and Strobe Timing
Card Present at Connector
The Card Present signal is low when a recorded card is being moved across the read head. The
Card Present signal is “ANDed” with the rear sensor to ensure that Card Present will go high
when the card is fully inserted into the Reader.
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Data
The Data signal is valid while the Strobe is low. If the Data signal is high, the bit is a zero.
Strobe
The Strobe signal indicates when Data is valid. It is recommended that Data be loaded by the
user with the leading edge (negative) of the Strobe.
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APPENDIX A. BEZEL DESIGN
The engineering drawing in this section is for customers interested in designing their own bezel.
The example shown is a typical design from MagTek.
Please note that the bezel is an active part of the Reader; therefore the bezel design is important
for card alignment and the performance of the Reader.
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Figure A-1. Dimensions for Flat-Faced Bezel Design Sheet 1
Appendix A. Bezel Design
Figure A-2. Dimensions for Flat-Faced Bezel Design Sheet 2
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Figure A-3. Dimensions for Extended Bezel Design Sheet 1
Appendix A. Bezel Design
Figure A-4. Dimensions for Extended Bezel Design Sheet 2
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