MagTek PORT POWERED SWIPE READER User Manual

PORT POWERED

SWIPE READER

TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL

Manual Part Number 99875094 Rev 17

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

1

11 Dec 97

Initial Release

2

18 Dec 97

Sec 1 Changed spec Dimensions; Sec 1, 3 Changed illustrations for clarity.

3

11 May 98

Sections 1, 2, and 3 revised to reflect latest firmware revisions. Sec 4 deleted.

4

15 Jun 98

Two part numbers added.

configurations to 3-2.

6

14 Jun 99

Title change, Removed MT-211 and RS-232; Sec 1, Table 1-1, added Pin List for
Net; Sec 3, Clarified Fig 3-1, Described firmware P/Ns and revisions.

7

1 Dec 99

Section 1: Added P/N 21040084, Updated table for 9- and 25-pin connectors; Section
3: Added P/N 21040084 to Sign-on table.

8

21 Sep 00

Editorial changes throughout. Sec 1: Configuration list expanded and moved to Sec 3;

configurations.

“Track 3 – 7 bit” line from Table 3-1. Added 094 and 096 configurations in Table 3-2.

10

25 Jul 01

Front Matter: Agency Approvals: Corrected Class B for CE and Corrected UL and

11

24 Apr 03

Front Matter: added ISO line to logo, changed Tech Support phone number, added
new warranty statement; Sec 3: added 2 new part numbers at the end of Table 3-2.

12

23 Jun 03

Editorial throughout. Section 3: Removed the following parts from Table 3-2:
21040073, 21040077, 21040084, 21040089.

13

11 May 04

Sec 1: Specifications, corrected cable length.

modification of properties (Section 4).

15

23 Feb 06

Sec 3: Timing for Sign-on ID changed from 150 to a range from 150 to 330ms. Sec 4:
Sending of <CR> when using Reset Device Command follows SB switch setting.

16

2 Feb 07

Clarified port powered operation

PN 21040088.

Copyright© 1997-2010

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.

REVISIONS

5 1 Mar 99 Sec 1, Added 3 part numbers, changed specs, Changed Dimensions Figure 1-3,

removed Figure 1-4, Mounting Dimensions, added MagTek Windows Drivers; Added
note to Table 1-1. Section 2, added mounting instructions and Figure 2-1, Mounting
Dimensions. Section 3, added 3 track symbols to Table 3-1 and 3 sign-on

Cable 21040077, added RS-232 Communication; Sec 2, added Demo Program from

Specification weight changed from 5.9 oz to 5.8oz, Converted symbols to Metric
System [SI]. Sec 3: Added 5 new part numbers with firmware, tracks, and

9 09 Mar 01 Front Matter: Corrected Agency Approvals to include Class B for FCC and Class B

for CE. Changed RMA Warranty address to 20801 S. Annalee. Sec ti on 3: Rem ov ed

CUL. Copyright 2001 added.

14 10 Jan 06 Updated specifications to reflect new models. Added commands to support

17 1 Jun 10 Formatting changes and updated Limited Warranty & Agency Appro vals. Removed

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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 sha ll 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

MAGTEK DEVICE DRIVERS FOR WINDOWS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1
FEATURES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
CONFIGURATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2
SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

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

REQUIREMENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
MOUNTING --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
INSTALLATION AND TEST ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

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

LED INDICATOR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11
CARD READ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11
READER TO HOST MESSAGE FORMAT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
TIMING FOR ID SIGN ON ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

SECTION 4. PROPERTIES AND COMMANDS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15

SENDING COMMANDS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
XON/XOFF -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
RESET DEVICE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
VERSION REQUEST ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
UPLOAD COMMAND ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
CONFIGURATION COMMANDS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17

Switch A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Switch B -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Switch C -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Sentinel Definitions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

FIGURES AND TABLES

Figure 1-1. Port-Powered Swipe Reader ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- vi
Figure 1-2. Reader Cable and Optional Adapter -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Table 1-1. 9-Pin Connectors and 25-Pin Adapter ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Table 1-2. Specifications -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Figure 1-3. Dimensions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Figure 2-1. Mounting Hole Dimensions for Surface ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Table 3-1. SS and ES Track Symbols ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Figure 3-1. Timing For ID Sign-on and Transmission Bursts (Old version). -------------------------------------- 12
Table 3-2. Sign-on ID for Configurations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Table 4-1. Switch A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18
Table 4-2. Switch B ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19
Table 4-3. Switch C ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20
Table 4-4. Start and End Sentinels ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

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Figure 1-1. Port-Powered Swipe Reader

SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

The 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/red LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicator on the Reader panel provides the operator
with continuous status of the Reader operations.

When power is applied, the Reader transmits a sign-on ID message. About 150 to 330
milliseconds after DTR is applied, the Reader sends the part number of the firmware in the
following form: 210888xxAnn<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.

Note

Additional features have been incorporated into the new version of
the Port Powered Swipe Reader (generally available after March

2006). In the new version, the firmware part number will be
reported as 21088838. The enhancements included in this new
version are identified within this document with the word “new”.

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 the old model, 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. In the new version, with its
lower current draw, the data is transmitted continuously since there is no need to transmit in
bursts. Configurations, including part numbers, firmware, tracks, and unit configuration, are
listed in Section 3, Table 3-2.

MAGTEK DEVICE DRIVERS FOR WINDOWS

The MagTek Device Drivers for Windows may be used with the Port Powered Swipe Reader.
They are available on a CD (Part Number 30037385) or from the MagTek web site (Part Number

99510013). When these drivers are used, refer to MagTek Device Driver for Windows,
Programming Reference Manual, Part Number 99875125.

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Port Powered Swipe Reader

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 the MagTek MTD Windows Device Drivers or any RS-232

communications program

• Bidirectional card readi n g

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

• Green/Red LED for status

CONFIGURATION

The Reader, LED Indicato r, pin numbers for the 9-pin connector and the 25-pin adapter are
shown in Figure 1-2.

2

Figure 1-2. Reader Cable and Optional Adapter

Section 1. Features and Specifications

25-pin

DE9-pin

Signal

3

2

RXD (to PC)

2

3

TXD** (from PC)

20

4

DTR (from PC)

-

6-9

NC*

Pin numbers and signal descriptions for the 9-pin (DE9) cable and 25-pin (DB25) adapter shown
in the illustration are listed in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1. 9-Pin Connectors and 25-Pin Adapter

Adapter

- 1 NC*

7 5 GND

* No Connection
** Pin must be connected to TXD (or DTR if TXD not available).

Connector

3