Magtek 99831083-5 Product manual

90-MILLIMETER COMPATIBLE
SWIPE READER
TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL
Part Number 99831083-5
JULY 2003
REGISTERED TO ISO 9001:2000
20725 South Annalee Avenue
Carson, CA 90746
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Technical Support: [phone]
www.magtek.com

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Copyright©1999-2003
MagTek®, Inc.
Printed in the United States of America
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may
be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any
purpose, without the express written permission of MagTek, Inc.
MagTek is a registered trademark of MagTek, Inc.
REVISIONS
Rev Number Date Notes
1 Sep 92 Initial Release
2 22 Oct 99 Formatted manual; Added IEC requirements to
Specifications; Changed values in Specifications;
Clarified Connector information; Added correct
drawings; Clarified Card Present Signal
3 25 Jul 01 Front Matter: Added to Agency page: FCC Class
B, UL and CUL, CE Class B. Added Copyright
2001.
4 18 Apr 03 Front Matter: added ISO line to logo, changed
Tech Support phone number, added new warranty
statement, changed warranty from 90 days to 1
year; Sec 1: Configuration Table, changed P/N for
3 tracks from 21045019 to 21045034; Sec 2:
changed Table 2-3 to reflect the new P/N.
5 16 Jul 03 Sec 1: added cable length to Configuration Table,
added MTBF Electronics to Specification Table,
changed power requirements to 2.7 VDC, and
corrected units. Sec 2: Tables 2-1, 2-2, and
2-3 corrected P/N and added mating connectors.

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Limited Warranty
MagTek, Inc. warrants that the Product described in this document is free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase where the date of purchase is defined as
the date of shipment from MagTek. During this warranty period, MagTek shall, at their option, repair or
replace without charge for either parts or labor, any failure, malfunction, defect or nonconformity which
prevents the product from performing in accordance with MagTek’s published technical specifications
and manuals.
This warranty does not apply to wear of the magnetic read head. This warranty shall not apply if the
product is modified, tampered with, or subject to abnormal working conditions. This warranty does not
apply when the malfunction results from the use of the Product in conjunction with ancillary or peripheral
equipment where it is determined by MagTek that there is no fault in the Product itself.
Notification by the Customer to MagTek of any condition described above should be directed to the
Customer’s MagTek Sales Representative or to MagTek’s Help Desk at [phone]. If the Product is
to be returned from the Customer to MagTek, a returned material authorization (RMA) will be issued by
MagTek. The Customer shall be responsible for shipping charges to MagTek, (20801 S. Annalee Ave.,
Carson, CA 90746). MagTek shall be responsible for shipping charges back to the Customer.
Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy. This warranty is in lieu
of all other warranties, express or implied.

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FCC WARNING STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 Of The FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. And (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CANADIAN DOC STATEMENT
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de las classe B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par les ministère des Communications du Canada.
CE STANDARDS
Testing for compliance to CE and FCC requirements was performed by an independent laboratory. The
unit under test was found compliant to Class B.
UL/CSA
This product is recognized per Underwriter Laboratories and Canadian Underwriter Laboratories 1950.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................1
CONFIGURATIONS..................................................................................................................................1
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................1
REFERENCE DOCUMENT ......................................................................................................................2
SECTION 2. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................3
MOUNTING...............................................................................................................................................3
CONNECTORS.........................................................................................................................................4
TIMING......................................................................................................................................................5
DATA.........................................................................................................................................................6
STROBE....................................................................................................................................................6
CARD PRESENT ......................................................................................................................................6
FIGURES
Figure 1-1. 90-millimeter Compatible Swipe Reader --------------------------------------------------------------------vi
Figure 2-1. Reader Mounting Dimensions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Figure 2-2. Timing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
TABLES
Table 2-1. I/O Connector for Single Track, 5 Pin------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Table 2-2. I/O Connector for Dual Track, 7 Pin--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Table 2-3. I/O Connector for 3 Track, 9 Pin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

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Figure 1-1. 90-millimeter Compatible Swipe Reader

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SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
The 90-millimeter OEM Swipe Reader has a TTL level interface and is designed for use in retail,
access control, and time and attendance environments. This Reader is in compliance with
industry specifications, including ANSI/ISO Standards 7810, 7811-1 through -6, 7812, 7813, and
AAMVA. The Reader can be customized. Bidirectional read capability is available.
CONFIGURATIONS
Part Number Read Color Cable Length
Integral Electronics,
Single Track without Cover
21045001
21045002
Track 1
Track 2
Black
Black
6”
6”
Integral Electronics,
Dual Tracks without Cover 21045011 Tracks 1 & 2 Black 4”
Integral Electronics,
3 Tracks without Cover
21045034 Tracks 1,2, & 3 Black 5”
SPECIFICATIONS
IEC:
Meets or Exceeds
Requirements for:
IEC 1000-4-2 ESD (Electro Static Discharge)
IEC 1000-4-3 Radiated EMC Field (2X requirement)
IEC 1000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transient Burst requirement
(transmission on I/O cable)
Flammability Meets UL94V-0
Recording Method Two-Frequency Coherent Phase (F2F)
Speed Card speed through the unit may vary from:
2 to 125 in/s at 75 bpi (5.1 to 318 cm/s at 29.5 b/cm)
2 to 60 in/s at 210 bpi (5.1 to 152.4 cm/s at 82.7 b/cm)
Power Requirements Single Track: 2.7 to 5.5VDC at 1mA, typical
Dual Track: 2.7 to 5.5VDC at 2mA, typical
3 Tracks: 2.7 to 5.5VDC at 3mA, typical
Output Signal Levels Vol = 0.4V at 2mA
Voh = Vcc -0.5V at -2mA
Operating Temperature -30oC to 70o C
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity
Life 300,000 passes Single Track
1,000,000 passes Multi-Track
MTBF Electronics 125,000 h
Dimensions Length: 3.54" (90.0mm)
Height: 0.95" (24.13mm)
Width: 0.88" (22.4mm)
Cable Length: Single Track: 6" (150mm)
Dual Track: 4" (101.6mm)
3 Track 5" (127mm)
Connector See Section 2, Connectors
Colors available Black, Standard

90-millimeter Compatible Swipe Reader
REFERENCE DOCUMENT
I/O Interface for TTL Swipe Readers, Technical Reference Manual, P/N 99875148
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SECTION 2. INSTALLATION
This section consists of installation and checkout of the Reader.
MOUNTING
The dimensions for mounting without the cover are shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1. Reader Mounting Dimensions

90-millimeter Compatible Swipe Reader
CONNECTORS
Single Track I/O Connector is shown in Table 2-1, and the Dual Track I/O Connector is shown
in Table 2-2.
Table 2-1. I/O Connector for Single Track, 5 Pin
Pin Number Color Signal
Connector for Single Track, 5 Pin 1 Red Vcc
Molex 5 Pin 2 Black GND
22-01-2051 3 Orange DATA
0.100 inch Contact Spacing 4 Brown STROBE
Mates to Molex 22-05-2051 5 Green CARD PRESENT
Note: Vcc = 2.7 to 5.5 VDC
Table 2-2. I/O Connector for Dual Track, 7 Pin
Pin Number Color Signal
Connector for Dual Track, 7 Pin 1 Red Vcc
2 Black GND
3 Orange DATA (Tk 2)
Molex 7 Pin 4 Brown STROBE (Tk 2)
22-01-2071 5 Green CARD PRESENT
0.100 inch Contact Spacing 6 Yellow STROBE (Tk 1)
Mates to Molex 22-05-2071 7 White DATA (Tk 1)
Note: Vcc = 2.7 to 5.5 VDC
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Section 2. Installation
Table 2-3. I/O Connector for 3-Track, 9 Pin
Pin Number Color Signal
Connector for 3 Track, 9 Pin 1 Red +5V
2 Blue STROBE (Tk 1)
3 Brown DATA (Tk 1)
4 Green STROBE (Tk 2)
5 Yellow DATA (Tk 2)
Molex 9 Pin 6 Gray STROBE (Tk 3)
51004-0900 7 Orange DATA (Tk 3)
2.0 mm Contact Spacing 8 White CARD PRESENT
Mates to Molex 53014-0910 9 Black GND
Note: Vcc = 2.7 to 5.5 VDC
TIMING
CARD PRESENT
DATA
STROBE
Notes:
1. Time out of the CARD PRESENT signal occurs approximately 150 ms after the last strobe transition.
0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
STROBE WIDTH APPROXIMATELY
25-50% OF BIT TIME
Bit
Time
2. DATA is valid 1.0µsec before the negative edge of STROBE.
3. 16 or 17 head flux reversals for high density configuration.
Figure 2-2. Timing
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90-millimeter Compatible Swipe Reader
DATA
The Data signal is valid while the strobe is low. If the Data signal is high, the bit is a zero. If the
Data signal is low, the bit is a one.
STROBE
The Strobe signal indicates when Data is valid. It is recommended that Data be loaded by the
user with the leading edge (negative) of the Strobe.
CARD PRESENT
Card Present will go low after 14/15 flux reversals from the head. Card Present will return high
150 milliseconds after the last flux reversal.
When no card is being moved through the unit, the Data, Strobe, and Card Present signals are
high. The signal timing diagram shown above represents the data along with other signals that
are generated during the reading process.
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