Specifications – MagTek FULL SIZE PORT User Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-2 lists the specifications for the Full-size Port Powered Swipe Reader. Figure 1-3 shows
the dimensions for the standard product.
Table 1-2. Specifications
OPERATING
Reference Standards
ISO/ANSI/ CDL/ AAMVA*
Power Input
From RS-232 interface
Recording Method
Two-frequency coherent phase (F2F)
Message Format
ASCII
Card Speed
3 to 50 IPS (7.6 to 127 cm/sec) – forward or reverse
MTBF
Electronics: 125,000 hours. Head: 1,000,000 passes
ELECTRICAL
DTR Voltage
5 to 15 VDC
Current
Quiescent
Transmitting
Peak at Power On
1 to 2 mA typical (continuous)
8 to 9 mA typical (5 ms duration)
12 mA
RS-232 Communication
9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
MECHANICAL (STANDARD PRODUCT)
Dimensions
Length: 6.5” (165.1 mm),
Width: 1.75” (44.45 mm)
Height: 1.625” (41.28 mm)
Weight
Reader with cable 6.74 oz (191.16 g)
9 – 25pin Adapter 1.72 oz (48.71 g)
Cable length
6 Ft. (1.8 M) or 10 Ft. (3 M)
Connector
9 pin D female (May require a 25-pin adapter)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature
Operating
32
o
F to 131
o
F (0
o
C to 55
o
C)
Storage
-22
o
F to 158
o
F (-30
o
C to 70
o
C)
Humidity
Operating
10% to 90% noncondensing
Storage
Up to 100% noncondensing
Altitude
Operating
0-10,000 ft. (0-3048 m.)
Storage
0-50,000 ft. (0-15240 m.)
* ISO (International Standards Organization), ANSI (American National Standards Institute), CDL
(California Drivers License), and AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators).