MagTek FULL SIZE PORT - Manual (Page 13)

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SECTION 2. INSTALLATION
The hardware installation consists of plugging the cable into the PC, Com Port setup, and testing
the Reader.
REQUIREMENTS
•
Full-size Port Powered Swipe Reader
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Optional 9- to 25-pin Adapter, P/N 78200018
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PC with Com Port
INSTALLATION
l.
Connect the Swipe Reader cable connector into a 9-pin serial Com Port on the PC. If a
25-pin Adapter is required, plug the 9-pin connector on the Reader into the Adapter, and
the Adapter into the PC.
2.
Ensure the Reader is positioned on a flat, accessible surface with at least 4 inches
clearance on either end for room to swipe a card. Orient the Reader so the side with the
LED is facing the direction of intended use.
3. If fastening tape is to be used, clean the area that the Reader will be mounted on with
isopropyl alcohol. Wait for the alcohol to evaporate. Remove the adhesive protective
cover on the fastening tape, and position the Reader and push down firmly.
TEST
To test the Swipe Reader, perform the following steps:
1.
Open a communications program such as the MagTek Encoder/Reader Demonstration
Program, which may be obtained from the Internet at www.magtek.com. Navigate to the
Demo Programs and select Reader & Encoder Demos (Win 95/98/NT/2000/XP).
2.
On the program, select the Com Port the Reader is connected to.
3.
If the Com Port selected is correct, the green LED on the Reader will light; if the wrong
Com Port is selected, the LED will not illuminate.
4.
Select the baud rate of 9600.
5.
Select 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.