MagTek IntelliStripe65 99875339 - Manual (Page 13)

Section 1. Features and Specifications
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LATCH
The Reader contains a latch that can be used to prevent the user from withdrawing the card
prematurely. See IntelliStripe 65 Command Reference Manual (P/N 99875161) for more details.
The power fail unlatch option disengages the latch during a power failure. This option is
triggered when the power to the reader fails. An external backup capacitor is required for this
option to function. This capacitor can be connected to the reader through a header on the board.
ON BOARD SAM INTERFACE
The Reader provides a socket for one on board SAM. The SAM complies to ISO 7816-3 (1997)
electrical requirements and do not require V
PP
. T=0 and T=1 are fully supported with a speed
range from 9600 bps to 115200 bps. See IntelliStripe 65 Command Reference Manual (P/N
99875161) for more details.
SENSING SWITCHES
The Reader emulates sensing switches for card present and card latch. A physical sensor is
provided to indicate that the card is seated in the reader and ready for smart card communication.
Card Present Switch
See IntelliStripe 65 Command Reference Manual (P/N 99875161) for more details.
Card Seated Switch
A snap-action switch is operated when a card is fully inserted into the Reader (card is at the fully
rearward position). See IntelliStripe 65 Command Reference Manual (P/N 99875161) for more
details.
Card Latch Switch
See IntelliStripe 65 Command Reference Manual (P/N 99875161) for more details.
TEST LED
The Test LED is shown in Section 2, Figure 2-4. When the unit is powered up, the Test LED
will blink green. This indicates that the unit is in its standard operating mode.
FLASH UPGRADABLE
The unit’s firmware is in-system Flash Upgradeable. This allows the unit to be upgraded to new
smart card specifications.