ID Tech Spectrum IIa - Manual (Page 4)

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 7811 standards. TTL “data” and “clock”
signals (CMOS levels) are output for each track. Spectrum also makes direct connection to IC
cards conforming to ISO 7810, 7816, and EMV standards. The landing-style contacts ensure
maximum card and connector contact life.
An optional “latch” mechanism is available to hold the card in the slot until processing has been
completed.
A “card present” switch is also available as an option. This switch provides a signal when the card
is inserted into the front portion of the reader.
The reader’s chassis is molded from a glass and lubricant-fi lled engineering plastic that supports
the magnetic head. The head is spring-loaded for good contact with warped or bowed cards. The
smart card connector has gold-plated contacts that “land” on the ICC’s contacts and create a .02
inch “wiping” action to ensure a dependable connection and long life.
The reader is vandal resistant and has an open internal design that allows foreign matter entering
through the bezel (up to half a card) to fall away and not clog or otherwise obstruct the card path.
Any one of several molded bezels attaches to the chassis to guide the card.
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