MagTek MINIWEDGE SWIPE READER - Manual (Page 7)

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SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
The MiniWedge
TM
Swipe Reader connects between a PC and its keyboard. The Reader looks
transparent to both the keyboard and the PC until a card is read. When a card is read, the Reader
disables the keyboard and sends card data using the same scan codes used by the keyboard. The
PC cannot distinguish between data from the keyboard and data from the Reader. MiniWedge
Readers can connect to PS/2 or AT type PCs.
The PC keyboard supplies power to the MiniWedge Reader. The Reader can be configured to
send card data with or without start sentinel, end sentinel, and carriage returns. The MiniWedge
Reader also recognizes commands from the PC to enable or disable the keyboard or card reading.
When powered up, all devices are active.
CONFIGURATIONS
Part numbers for the MiniWedge Swipe Reader are 21080201 through 21080247. For
information on individual models, contact MagTek sales.
FEATURES
Major features of the Swipe Reader are as follows:
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Powered through the keyboard interface – no external power supply required
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Hardware Compatible with PC or any computer or terminal with PC keyboard interface
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Bidirectional card reading
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Reads encoded data that meets the standards of ANSI (American National Standards
Institute); ISO (International Standards Organization); CA DL/ID (California Driver License)
AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators).
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Auto-detects track encoding format. Can read 7-bit, 210 bpi data on all three tracks.
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Two-color LED for status
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