MagTek MT-85 User Manual

MODEL MT-85

LOW COERCIVITY ENCODER/READER

TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL

Manual Part Number 99875107 Rev 5

NOVEMBER 2003

REGISTERED TO ISO 9001:2000

1710 Apollo Court

Seal Beach, CA 90740

Phone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

Technical Support: [phone]

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 is a registered trademark of MagTek, Inc.

REVISIONS

Rev Number Date Notes

1 23 Jul 98 Initial Release
2 7 May 99 Sec 1: Under Requirements added

new P/N for Track 2 only, Under
Options Added MTD and Web site;
Sec 2: Changed RTS to CTS,
changed baud rate to 4800. Sec 3:
Reformatted section for clarity and
added BCC notes.

3 31 Jul 01 Front Matter, Agency Approvals:

Added CE Class A approval, added
UL and CUL listed.

4 13 May 03 Front Matter: added ISO line to

logo, changed Tech Support phone
number, added new warranty
statement.

5 6 Nov 03 Sec 1, Optional, Updated

configurations. Modified Table 3-1
note, Modified D command request.

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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 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 will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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 A 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 A 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 A.

UL/CSA

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................................................1

OPTIONAL..................................................................................................................................................1

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

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

HARDWARE...............................................................................................................................................5

COMMUNICATION SETUP........................................................................................................................6

PIN LISTS...................................................................................................................................................6

SECTION 3. OPERATION...........................................................................................................................7

TRANSMIT CHARACTER FORMAT..........................................................................................................7

LED AND AUDIO INDICATORS.................................................................................................................7

Red LED.................................................................................................................................................7

Green LED.............................................................................................................................................7

Yellow LED.............................................................................................................................................7

Audio Alarm............................................................................................................................................8

ENCODE MESSAGE FORMAT .................................................................................................................8

ENCODE EXAMPLE ..................................................................................................................................9

TRANSMITTED AND RECEIVED DATA FORMATS.................................................................................9

MT-85 COMMANDS.................................................................................................................................10

Setup (S)..............................................................................................................................................10

Dump (D)..............................................................................................................................................12

Version Request (V).............................................................................................................................12

Cancel Encode (Q)...............................................................................................................................13

APPENDIX A. CHARACTER SETS..........................................................................................................15

FIGURES

Figure 1-1. MT-85 Encoder/Reader............................................................................................................vi

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

Figure 1-3. MT-85 Orientation, Connections, and Parts..............................................................................3

TABLES

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

Table 2-1. MT-85 Cable 25-pin connector ...................................................................................................6

Table 2-2. DC power jack on 25-pin connector............................................................................................6

Table 3-1. Communication Setup...............................................................................................................11

Table A-1. Track 1, 7-Bit Character Set.....................................................................................................15

Track A-2. Track 2/3 5-Bit Character Set...................................................................................................15

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Figure 1-1. MT-85 Encoder/Reader

SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

The Model MT-85 Low Coercivity Encoder/Reader reads and encodes magnetic stripe cards that
comply with ANSI/ISO standards. The Encoder/Reader is compatible with PC computers or any
computer with an RS-232 interface serial port. The MT-85 encodes at low coercivity (LoCo),
which is the energy level of 300 Oersteds.

FEATURES

• Reads and encodes magnetic stripes per ANSI/ISO standards

• Capable of reading and encoding media per ANSI/ISO specifications such as tickets, cards,

badges, and passbooks

• Programmable baud rate, parity, and block check character (BCC)

REQUIREMENTS

• MT-85 Encoder

- P/N 15033001, Tracks 1,2,3

- P/N 15033002, Track 2 only

• 120 VAC power supply to 12V DC 500mA (P/N 64300072)

or

• 230 VAC power supply to 12V DC 500mA (P/N 64300073)

OPTIONAL

• Encoder/Reader Demo Program - Windows 95 or Windows NT.

- 3.5" disks, P/N 30037389

- From Web site, Encoder/Reader Demo (P/N 99510004)

• MTD (MagTek Device Drivers for Windows)

-CD (P/N 30037385)

-From Web site, MTD Drivers (P/N 99510013)

• Adapter, 9- to 25-pin, P/N 78200017

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