Specifications, 4 specifications, The specifications are listed in table 1-2 – MagTek PORT POWERED User Manual
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Port Powered Insertion Reader
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SPECIFICATIONS
The Specifications are listed in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2. Specifications
OPERATING
Reference Standards
ISO7810 and 7811; JIS B9561
Power Input
From RS-232 Interface
Interface Signal
RS-232 compatible
Message Format
ASCII
Tracks (tracks 1-2 versions)
Reads ISO Tk1 and Tk2 data locations
Tracks (tracks 2-3 versions)
Reads ISO Tk2 and Tk3 data locations
Track Card Speed
3 to 100 IPS (7,6 to 250 cm/sec)
Head Life
500,000 Insertion Cycles (1,000,000 head passes)
ELECTRICAL
Printed Circuit Board
21063608 (2-Track Models)
Printed Circuit Board
21063619 (3-Track Models)
DTR Voltage (Input)
V
DTR
+5 to +15 VDC operating
+16 VDC absolute maximum
-25 VDC absolute maximum
+5 to +15 VDC operating
+/-20 VDC absolute maximum
Transmit Data (TXD)
+/-5 VDC minimum
+/-(V
DTR
– 0.4 V) VDC minimum
Receive Data (RXD)
+/-15 VDC operating
+/-25 VDC absolute maximum
+/-15 VDC operating
+/-20 VDC absolute maximum
Communication
(bursts of 5 ms transmit with
10 ms idle between bursts)
Transfer Rate: 9600 bps, 33%
duty cycle; 8 data bits, no parity, 1
stop bit
Transfer Rate: 9600 bps, 33%
duty cycle; 8 data bits, no parity, 1
stop bit
DTR Current
Or Auxiliary Supply Current
(Positive supply to unit)
See below
* 3.7 mA minimum required under
all operating conditions with cable
capacitance limited to 1000pF
(and practically unlimited inrush
current)
Power On
12 mA Max (and practically
unlimited inrush current)
See above.
Transmitting
11 mA typical, 5 ms duration
See above.
Quiescent
6 mA typical, continuous
See above.
RXD Current
Within RS-232 specified limits
(does not function as a negative
supply to unit)
Average current approximates that
of a normal RS-232 load.
(Negative supply to unit)
Output Cable
Not Specified
See note “*” below.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature
Operating
Storage
Units shipped prior to Nov 1, 2003:
32
o
F to 131
o
F (0
o
C
to 55
o
C)
Units shipped after Nov 1, 2003:
-4 °F to 158 °F (-20 °C to 70 °C)
-40
o
F to 176
o
F (-40
o
C to 80
o
C)
-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
-40
o
F to 176
o
F (-40
o
C to 80
o
C)
Humidity
Operating
Storage
10% to 90% noncondensing
Up to 100% noncondensing