MagTek MT-211232 RS-232 1 OR 2 TRACK - Manual (Page 9)

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SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Model MT-211232, 2-Track, RS-232 Swipe Reader, is a compact magnetic stripe card
reader which conforms to standards of ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and ISO
(International Organization for Standardization).
The Reader is compatible with the PC AT/PS-2 series of personal computers or any computer
with an RS-232 interface. A card is read by sliding it, stripe down and facing the LED side,
through the slot either forward or backward.
Two blocks of sixteen switches select the RS-232 communication parameters and the user
protocol. A two-color LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicator on the Reader panel provides the
operator with continuous status of the Reader operations.
Part numbers for the Readers and a brief description of each follow:
Part
Number Description
21088005 Track 1 - power supply included
21088006 Track 2 - power supply included
21088007 Tracks 1 and 2 - power supply included
21088008 Tracks 2 and 3 - power supply included
21088017 Track 1 - power supply not included
21088018 Track 2 - power supply not included
21088019 Tracks 1 and 2 - power supply not included
21088020 Tracks 2 and 3 - power supply not included
One of the following adapter cables is required:
Part
Number Description
21083528 9 pin with control signals
21083529 9 pin without control signals
21083530 25 pin with control signals
21083531 25 pin without control signals
21083568 25 pin for dumb terminals
21083534 25 pin “Y” cable, no control signals
21083543 25 pin “Y” cable, with control signals