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Full Insert Magnetic Stripe Reader and/or Smart Card Reader-Writer TTL SPECTRUM IIa User’s Manual 80059503-002 Rev . C R04/06 #456 ™.
Warning This equipment has not been tested to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules for a digital device. This device is designed to be incorporated into a product that will be tested to comply with all regulatory requirements.
Table of Contents Description 1 Specifi cations 2 Installation 4 Operation 4 Optional features 5 Appendix A. Outline Drawing of Reader 6 Appendix B. Output Signal Descriptions and T iming Diagram Magnetic Stripe Reader/Smart Card Reader 7 Appendix C.
DESCRIPTION The ID TECH TTL Hybrid Insert Reader can be confi gured to read 1, 2, or 3 tracks of magnetic stripe data from cards conforming to ISO 7810 and 781 1 standards. TTL “data” and “clock” signals (CMOS levels) are output for each track.
SPECIFICATIONS MAGNETICS PERFORMANCE CHARACTRISTICS Media speed: The circuit decodes data reliably at 3 to 50 inches per second (ips). Card Jitter: The circuit decodes data with bit cell spacing errors up to 15% (30% for subintervals) at media speeds of 3 to 50 ips.
3 ENVIRONMENT AL Operating T emperature: -5°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C). Latch units: 32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55°C) Storage T emperature: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C). Humidity: Maximum 95% non-condensing. RELIABILITY Magnetic Head Life: 1,000,000 card cycles minimum.
INSTALLATION The ID TECH Hybrid Insert Reader with the standard or metal bezel can be mounted via the front mounting fl anges. Side mounting studs are also provided. The reader can be mounted in any orientation, but the preferred position is with the printed circuit board (PCB) on top (so that debris will not accumulate on its surface).
OPTIONAL FEATURES “ Gate ” Operation A spring-loaded gate protects the bezel opening from dust, dirt, and the insertion of foreign objects, but easily opens to permit card insertion. “ Card Latch ” Operation The optional “latch” mechanism is available with Standard and Flush-Mount bezels.
6 Appendix A OUTLINE DRAWING OF READER.
Appendix B MAGNETIC OUTPUT SIGNAL DESCRIPTIONS AND TIMING DIAGRAM Magnetic Stripe Reader/Smart Card Reader DA T Ax (DA T A TRACK LEVEL SIGNAL): The level of this signal indicates the value of the current bit being read. A LOW level data bit has a value of ONE.
8 SW (CARD SEA TED SIGNAL Pin 10) : Its normal level is HIGH. When the card is fully inserted (seated), the SW signal goes LOW to indicate that all eight contacts on the reader are in full connection with the IC contacts on the smart card.
9 Rear View of I/O Connector * Indicates active low signal M = Magnetic only signals IC = Smart card only signals Notes: • Prefi x “IC-” for the signal from Smart Card Contactor , “M-” for the signal from Magnetic Stripe Card Reader .
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