MagTek SWIPE READERS User Manual

SWIPE READERS
WITH RS-232 INTELLIHEAD
TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL
Manual Part Number 99875293 Rev 4
FEBRUARY 2006
REGISTERED TO ISO 9001:2000
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: (562) 546-6400
FAX: (562) 546-6301
Technical Support: (651) 415-6800
www.magtek.com
Copyright 2004-2006
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. IntelliHead
TM
is a trademark of MagTek, Inc.
REVISIONS
Rev Number Date Notes
1 21 Dec 04 Initial Release 2 19 Jul 05 Included additional models 3 13 Oct 05 Add new models: 21046005 and 21047014
4 24 Feb 06 Increased minimum DTR voltage requirement for RS-232
Updated drawings for other models compatibility from +4.1V to +4.9V. Increased absolute maximum
for DTR and TXD for Rev B and subsequent products. Added note about true compliance requiring +/-25V tolerance. Deleted Altitude section. Added note about “reflection” when in transmit mode. Added Section 4 for interactive functionalit y starti ng with Rev B firmware. Added note to explain “port-powered” c urrent consumption.
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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 warrant y 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, unr easonabl e use , misus e, 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 equiv alent. 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. Operati on 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 radioélectri ques 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 Laborat ories 1950.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................1
MODELS................................................................................................................................................1
FEATURES.......................................................................................................................... ..................1
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................2
SECTION 2. INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................5
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS..............................................................................................................5
ACCESSORIES.....................................................................................................................................5
POWER UP ...........................................................................................................................................5
TESTING ...............................................................................................................................................5
SECTION 3. OPERATION........................................................................................................................7
CARD READ..........................................................................................................................................7
READER TO HOST MESSAGE FORMAT.................................................................. ...........................7
HALF-DUPLEX MODE...........................................................................................................................8
XON/XOFF................................................ .............................................................................................8
BAUD RATE ........................... ......... .... ..... ......... .... .... ......... ..... .... ......... .... ..... ......... .... .... .......................8
COMMAND SET (REV A FIRMWARE ONLY).......................................................................................8
SECTION 4. PROPERTIES AND COMMANDS........................................................................................9
SENDING COMMANDS.........................................................................................................................9
XON/XOFF................................................ .............................................................................................9
RESET DEVICE...................................................................................................................................10
VERSION REQUEST...........................................................................................................................10
UPLOAD COMMAND ..........................................................................................................................10
CONFIGURATION COMMANDS.............. ...........................................................................................11
Switch A .................................................................................................................................12
Switch B .................................................................................................................................13
Switch C.................................................................................................................................14
Sentinel Definitions................................................ ... .............................................................15
APPENDIX A. RS-232 INTELLIHEAD, BUTTERFLY SPRING ASSEMBLY, 125MM, 5-PIN MOLEX... 17
APPENDIX B. RS-232 INTELLIHEAD, 100MM BLACK BODY, 6 FT. DE9...........................................19
APPENDIX C. RS-232 INTELLIHEAD, 100MM BLACK BODY, 6 IN. DE9........................ ....................21
APPENDIX D. RS-232 INTELLIHEAD 43MM RAIL 125 MM 5-PIN MOLEX .......................................... 23
APPENDIX E. RS-232 INTELLIHEAD, 90MM BLACK RAIL, 125MM 5-PIN MOLEX............................25
APPENDIX F. RS-232 INTELLIHEAD 3 TRACKS, 60MM, SLIM PROFILE, 125MM 5 PIN MOLEX......27
APPENDIX G. RS-232 INTELLIHEAD, SLIM PROF IL E REA D ER.........................................................29
APPENDIX H. RS-232 INTELLIHEAD, SLIM PROFILE (PAX) READER...............................................31
FIGURES AND TABLES
Figure 1-1. RS-232 IntelliHead Spring Assembly and Slim Profile Reader... ..... .... ......... .... ..... ......... .... .... vi
Table 1-2. Specifications.................................................................................................................. .........2
Table 3-1. Track Number and Symbols for Start and Stop Sentinel...........................................................7
Figure 3-1. Timing for ID Sign-on ..............................................................................................................7
Table 4-1. Switch A.................................................................................................................................12
Table 4-2. Switch B.................................................................................................................................13
Table 4-3. Switch C.................................................................................................................................14
Table 4-4. Start and End Sentinels..........................................................................................................15
Figure A-1. RS-232 IntelliHead, Spring Assembly, 125mm wire/5-pin connector.....................................18
Figure B-1. RS-232 IntelliHead, 100mm Black Body, Cable 6 Ft. DE9....................................................20
Figure C-1. RS-232 IntelliHead, 6 inch Cable, 9 Pin, 100mm Black Body............. ..................................22
Figure D-1. RS-232 IntelliHead, 43mm Black Body, 125mm 5-Pin Molex Connector..............................24
Figure E-1. RS-232 IntelliHead, 90mm Black Rail, 125mm, 5-Pin Molex.................................................26
Figure F-1. RS-232 IntelliHead 60mm, 3 Tracks, Cable 125mm, 5-Pin Molex.........................................28
Figure G-1. RS-232 IntelliHead, 90mm Slim Rail, 3 Tracks, 125mm, 5-Pin Molex Connector.................30
Figure H-1. RS-232 IntelliHead, 90mm Slim Profile (PAX), 125mm, 5-Pin Molex Connector...................32
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A. Head/Spring Assemblies
Slim Profile
B.
Figure 1-1. RS er
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-232 IntelliHead Spring Assem
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SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

The 3-Track, RS-232 IntelliHead, Port Powered Swipe Reader is a compact magnetic stripe card Reader that conforms to ISO/ANSI standards. The electronics are contained and potted inside the head to increase noise immunity and resistance to humidity. The Reader is compatible with most personal computers or almost any device with a serial RS-232 interface.

MODELS

Part
Number
21030005 RS-232 IntelliHead on spring 125mm, 5 pin Molex Butterfly Spring Appendix A 21040100 RS-232 IntelliHead Swipe Reader 6 ft, DE 9 100mm Black Body Appendix B 21040127 RS-232 IntelliHead Swipe Reader 6 in, DE 9 100mm Black Body Appendix C 21044009 RS-232 IntelliHead 43mm rail 125mm, 5 pin Molex 43mm Black Body Appendix D. 21045085 RS-232 IntelliHead open rail 125mm, 5 pin Molex 90mm Black rail Appendix E 21046005 RS-232 IntelliHead 60mm slim
rail 21047010 RS-232 IntelliHead slim rail 125mm, 5 pin Molex 90mm slim profile Appendix G. 21047014 RS-232 IntelliHead slim rail 125mm, 5 pin Molex 90mm slim profile
Description

FEATURES

Low cost solution for triple track readers –see Appendices for package options
EIA/TIA-232 compliant - Simplex mode; see Specifications below for details
Transmit on and off switch (XON and XOFF) – half-duplex communication
Ultra-compact design – low-profile read head contains all needed circuits. Eliminates
PCB for better noise immunity and humidity re sistance
No external components – reduces errors or fail ures resulting from additional
connectors required in other readers
High noise immunity – no more millivolt-level analog signals to route; no analog signals
leave the shielded magnetic head. Withstands noisy PC monitors, cell phones, switching power supplies, etc.
High performance decoding – new design reads badly damaged cards; compensates for
poor head mounting
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) – reads cards from 30% - 200% of ISO 7811 amplitude
standard
Wide operational temperature range – -40 °C to +70 °C
Low Power – can be powered through an RS-232 port; no external power supply
required
Bi-directional reading – Accurately reads in forward or reverse directions
Reads all types of standard cards – reads encoded data that meets ANSI/ISO/AAMVA
standards, reads High Coercivity (HiCo) or Low Coercivity (LoCo) and various amplitude levels
Cable Length and
Connector Type
125mm, 5 pin Molex 60mm slim profile Appendix F
Rail or Housing Drawing In
Appendix H.
(PAX)
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SPECIFICATIONS

Table 1-2. Specif ications
OPERATING
Card Data Formats ISO/ANSI/AAMVA* Data Transmission EIT/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 compatible or compliant (see below) for TXD line Recording Method Two-frequency coherent phase (F2F) Message Format ASCII Card Speed 3 to 60 in/s (7.6 to 152.4 cm/s)
ELECTRICAL
Power Input† From RS-232 interface port (Host-re ferenced DTR and TXD signals) DTR (Host-referenced)
or external positive supply
TXD (Host-referenced) or external negative supply
RS-232 Communication 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
Dimensions See related appendix Cable Length See related appendix Connector See related appendix Life 1,000,000 passes
Temperature Operating: Storage: Humidity Operating: Storage: * ISO (International Standards Organization), ANSI (American National Standards Institute), and
AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators) ** 8 mA for units manufactured prior to May 2006. *** Absolute maximum ratings are ±20 VDC for the DTR line, and +20, -25 VDC for the TXD line. Full
EIT/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 compliance requires that these lines withstand ±25 VDC. Absolute
maximum ratings for units manufactured prior to May 2006 are ±16 VDC for the DTR line, and +16,
-25 VDC for the TXD line.
† A note about “port-powered” readers –These readers operate off some combination of otherwise
unused RS-232 lines, DTR and TXD in this case. Per the RS-232 specification, these lines are
+4.9 VDC at 5 mA** to +16.0 VDC recommended operating range for
EIT/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 compatibility
+5.1 VDC at 5 mA** to +16.0 VDC re commended operating range for full
EIT/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 compliance with the exception of the absolute maximum ratings***
-4.1 VDC at 1.9 mA to -16.0 VDC recommended operating range for EIT/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 compatibility
-5.1 VDC at 2.2 mA to -16.0 VDC recommended operating range for full EIT/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 compliance with the exception of the absolute maximum ratings***
MECHANICAL (STANDARD PRODUCT)
ENVIRONMENTAL
o
-40
C to +70 oC (-40 oF to +158 oF)
o
-40
C to +70 oC (-40 oF to +158 oF)
10% to 90% noncondensing 10% to 90% noncondensing
Comment [MSOffice1]:
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Section 1. Features and Specifications
† only required to drive a 3k load at 5V. This is a current of merely 5V/3k=1.67mA per line. All
“port-powered” readers fundamentally require more current than 1.67mA (consider that at least
1.67mA must be supplied to a 3k load, and some extra current is needed for the circuit that does so). Thus these readers are not technically guaranteed to work unless multiple unused lines are used for power and/or some duty cycle limit is imposed on transmitting while employing an energy storage device (typically a capacitor). In practice, however most ports can supply 8 mA at ±5V on a single line. Some may not, and this is the reason for including a current consumption specification for a “port-powered” device. Also note that any capacitance on the RXD (host­referred) line will increase power consumption over the figures given here, in accordance with the baud rate. The current drive capability of an RS-232 port is not typically specified, so experimentation may be required in a particular application. If more current is needed for the positive supply, RTS may be paralleled with DTR (both host-referenced) in the cabling to the unit. If this is done, the host must of course take care to avoid contention between RTS and DTR.
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SECTION 2. INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The hardware installation consists of plugging the cable into the PC or device. See related appendix for cable connections.

ACCESSORIES

Part Number Description 21051533 DE-9 Test Cable for RS-232 IntelliHead

POWER UP

When power is applied, the RS-232 IntelliHead, hereafter referred to as the “Reader”, transmits a sign-on ID message consisting of 11 ASCII characters and ending with <CR>(0x0D). About 90 milliseconds after power is applied, the Reader sends the message that indicates the firmware part number and revision, e.g., 21088830Xnn<CR>. The “Xnn” will be replaced with the firmware revision (e.g., B01). The <CR> indicates carriage return. See Section 3, Operation, for sign-on ID messages.

TESTING

1. Confirm that the Reader is connected to the RS-232 COM Port of the PC or device. (The optional test cable shown in “Accessories” above may be useful for testing purposes.)
2. Open a communications program such as the MagTek Encoder/Reader Demonstration Program, which can be obtained from the Internet at www.magtek.com Demo Programs and select Encoder/Reader Demo.
3. Using the program, select the COM Port the reader is connected to.
4. Select the baud rate (9600).
5. Select 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.
6. Swipe a card. The data on the screen will show Track 1 beginning with “%” and ending with “?”. Track 2 will begin with “;” and ends with “?”. Track 3 begins with “+” and ends with “?”. The following is an example:
%B123^Smith/Joann^9812101000?;112222333333444444444?<0x0D>
. Navigate to the
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For Rev A firmware, if any ‘one’ bit is found, but the track contains an error, an “E” will appear in place of the track data, otherwise, there will be no transmission for that track. Starting with Rev B firmware, an “E” will be transmitted for a track that contains an error only if the start sentinel is found or at least 5 good characters are detected; otherwise, there will be no transmission for that track. For example, if track 2 has an error and tracks 1 and 3 are good, the display will look something like this:
%11111111111111111111?;E?+33333333333333333333?<0x0D>
If track 1 is blank, but track 2 is good and track 3 has errors, the disp lay will be similar to the following:
;22222222222222222222?+E?<0x0D>
If the data on the screen is not numeric or alphanumeric like the data above, check the communication rate. If the alphanumeric characters are similar to those shown above, then the unit is ready for use.
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