Section 3. operation and maintenance, Operation, Cables – MagTek SWIPE & PARK MT User Manual

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SECTION 3. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

OPERATION

Figures 3-1 and 3-2 show component parts and orientations of the magnetic stripe and smart card
contacts with respect to the Swipe & Park Reader.

Figure 3-1 shows the smart card contact block, the card-seated switch, the magnetic head
assembly, and the magnetic stripe on the card. The card-seated switch notifies the host that the
smart card is in position for reading. The pin lists for the head connectors are shown in
Appendix A.

Figure 3-1. Magnetic Card Stripe Orientation and Components