MagTek PORT POWERED SWIPE READER - Manual (Page 10)

Port Powered Swipe Reader
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SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-2 lists the specifications for the Port Powered Swipe Reader. Figure 1-3 shows the
dimensions for the standard product. Other sizes are available by special order.
Table 1-2. Specifications
OPERATING
Reference Standards ISO/ANSI/AAMVA*
Power Input From RS-232 interface
Recording Method Two-frequency coherent phase (F2F)
Message Format ASCII
Card Speed 3 to 60 in/s (7.6 to 152.4 cm/s) – forward or reverse
Head Life 1,000,000 passes
ELECTRICAL
Old Version New Version
DTR Voltage 5 to 15 VDC 4 to 15 VDC (+/-24 VDC absolute max)
Current
Quiescent
Transmit/Read
Peak at Power On
1 to 2 mA typical (continuous)
8 to 9 mA typical (5 ms duration)
12 mA
7 mA maximum (continuous)
11 mA maximum
Limited by source (~50 µF load)
RS-232 Communication 9600 bps 8N1 Adjustable (default 9600 bps 8N1)
MECHANICAL (STANDARD PRODUCT)
Dimensions Length: 3.94” (100.0 mm)
Width: 1.28” (32.5 mm)
Height: 1.23” (31.3 mm)
Weight Reader 5.8 oz. (165 gr.)
Cable length See Table 3-2
Connector 9 pin D female
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature Old Version New Version
Operating 32
o
F to 131
o
F (0
o
C to 55
o
C) 32
o
F to 158
o
F (0
o
C to 70
o
C)
Storage -22
o
F to 158
o
F (-30
o
C to 70
o
C) -22
o
F to 158
o
F (-30
o
C to 70
o
C)
Humidity
Operating 10% to 90% noncondensing 10% to 90% noncondensing
Storage 10% to 90% noncondensing 10% to 90% noncondensing
* ISO (International Standards Organization), ANSI (American National Standards Institute), and
AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators).