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| Electrical | |
| Operating Voltage: | 9VDC +/- 10%. |
| Read Power Consumption: | 140 mA typical, 180 mA maximum. |
| Write Power Consumption: | Single Track: 200 mA typical, 250 mA maximum. Dual Track: 280 mA typical, 330 mA maximum. Triple Track: 360 mA typical, 430 mA maximum. |
| Memory Capacity: | 7 bit x 79 characters maximum. 5 bit x 107 characters maximum. Optional support of 7 inch maximum at 75 or 210 BPI. |
| Encoding/Decoding Density: | 75 or 210 BPI. |
| Communication: | RS-232C, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature: | 41° F to 131° F (5° C to 55° C). |
| Storage Temperature: | -22° F to 149° F (-30° C to 65° C). |
| Humidity: | Maximum 90% non-condensing. |
| Reliability | |
| Read Head Life: | 500,000 passes minimum.* |
| Write Head: | 500,000 passes minimum.* |
| Magnetic Read Rate: | Less than one error in 100,000 bits on cards conforming to ISO7811-5 (not induced by operator error). |
| Warranty: | One year, parts and labor. |
| Mechanical | |
| Card Formats: | ISO/ANSI, AAMVA, and CA DMV. |
| Available Configurations: | Tracks 1 and 2. Tracks 1, 2, and 3. |
| Swipe Speed (Reading): | 5 to 50 inches per second. |
| Swipe Speed (Writing): | 10 to 35 inches per second. |
| Media Thickness: | .01 to .055 inches. |
| Slot Width: | Maximum card thickness—.055 (1.37 mm) |
| Dimensions: | Length: 7.9 inches (200 mm). Width: 2.3 inches (59 mm). Height: 2.2 inches (56 mm). |
| User-Programmable Features | |
| Reset Magnetic Encoder | Resets the unit to default values. |
| RS-232 port test | Tests serial port communications. |
| RAM test | Tests the internal memory. |
| LED test | Tests the LED indicators. |
| Sensor test | Tests the card sensor. |
| Read card | Reads a card once and displays the data. |
| Write card | Writes to a card once and verifies the data. |
| Continue read card | Reads card(s) multiple times and displays the data. |
| Continue write card | Writes to card(s) multiple times and displays the data. |
| Copy card | Copies data from one card to another. |
| Compare card | Compares two or more cards to determine if they are identical. |
| Write card from file | Writes cards from a set-up file. |
| Read raw data | Reads raw data and displays it raw or decoded. |
| Write raw data | Writes data to the card without encoding it. |
| Erase card | Erases data on one card for specified tracks only. |
| Sequential write | Writes incrementing data to a series of cards on a specified track |
| Set-up Menu Options | |
| Select com port | Selects serial communication port (Com 1 or Com 2). |
| Check device model | Displays the model number and card type. |
| Select parity | Selects parity for each track (odd, even, or none). |
| Select card type | Selects card standards (ISO, CA DMV, AAMVA, or user-defined). |
| Set leading zeros | Change the number of leading zeros for 210 BPI and 75 BPI. |
| Set BPI for Track 2 | Sets bits per inch for Track 2 (75 or 210). |
| Set bits per character | Sets bits per character for each track. |
| Check firmware | Displays the current firmware version. |
* All reliability numbers are based on operation in a laboratory environment. |
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