POSIFLEX MR2000-2 Owner's manual

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MR2000-2/MR2000-3/MR2000S-2/MR2000S-3/MR2000U-2/MR2000U-3
MAGNETIC STRIPE READER
Rev.: B
FEATURES:
lDouble or triple tracks as indicated in MODEL IDENTIFICATION.
lBuilt-in keyboard wedge interface or RS232 interface or USB interface as
indicated in MODEL IDENTIFICATION.
lBuilt-in decoder
lDual directional operation
lInterface cable included
lHeavy duty die-cast case
SOME IMPORTANT NOTES:
FCC NOTES
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures to correct the interference.
WARRANTY LIMITS
Warranty will terminate automatically when the machine is opened by any person other than the authorized
technicians. The user should consult his/her dealer for the problem happened. Warranty voids if the user does not follow the
instructions in application of this merchandise. The manufacturer is by no means responsible for any damage or hazard
caused by improper application.
The hardware utility program, including instructions for its use, is provided “AS IS” without warranty of any kind.
Mustek Corp. further disclaims all implied warranties including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability
or of fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk arising out of the use or performance of the software and documentation
remains with you.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is written in an attempt with full strength to assist the user to utilize the stand-alone magnetic stripe
reader MR2000 series of Posiflex POS products. This series of products provide excellent flexibility and reliability in
application. This manual covers both operational and technical aspects of these units.
The manufacturer of the MR2000 series heartily apologizes to the user for reserving the right to change or to
modify this manual without notice due to the rapid and constant progress and improvement on science and technology. The
user may always obtain the most up to date information through our web site: http://www.posiflex.com.tw .
© Copyright Mustek Corp. 2002
All rights are strictly reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written
consent of Mustek Corp. the publisher of this documentation.
TRADE MARKS AND SERVICE MARKS
POSIFLEX is a registered trademark of Mustek Corp..
Other brand and product names are trademarks and registered trademarks and service marks of their
respective owners.
MANUFACTURED BY: MUSTEK CORP.
AN ISO-9001AND ISO-14001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

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MODEL IDENTIFICATION:
MODEL NAME TRACKS APPLICABLE INTERFACE
MR2000-21 & 2 PS2 KB WEDGE
MR2000-31, 2 & 3 PS2 KB WEDGE
MR2000-JIS JIS I + II PS2 KB WEDGE
MR2000S-21 & 2 RS232
MR2000S-31, 2 & 3 RS232
MR2000U-21 & 2 USB
MR2000U-31, 2 & 3 USB
MR2000U-JIS JIS I + II USB
SPECIFICATIONS:
lDimensions: 14.5 cm (L) X 3.7 cm (W) X 3.4 cm (H)
lWeight: 490 gm
lRated voltage: 5 VDC
lRated current: 100 mA max.
lLED: dual color -- green for good read or ready to read
red for invalid read
lCable connection for KB WEDGE models (MR2000-2/3/JIS)
lCable connection for RS232 interface models (MR2000S-2/3)
lCable connection for USB interface models (MR2000U-2/3/JIS)
lReader specification
Applicable card type ISO 7811 JIS X 6302
Card feed method Manual
Card feed direction Bi-direction
Read / write function Read only
Card feed speed 5 to 55 inches/sec. 100 ~ 1200 mm/sec.
Error rate Less than 0.5% Less than 0.1%
MR2000-2/3/JIS PC
Keyboard
PC
Mini DIN 6 p Male
Mini DIN 6 P Female
KB I/P
MR2000S-2/3
4 p RJ plug to CCBLA-141 power kit
D sub 9 P Female
to COM port
PC USB port or USB hub
MR2000U-2/3/JIS

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lCard data format
Data standard IATA ABA THRIFT JIS I JIS II
Track used Track 1
Track 2
Track 3 (Track 2)
Rear
side
Applicable to
models
MR2000-2/3
MR2000S-2/3
MR2000U-2/3
MR2000-3
MR2000S-3
MR2000U-3
MR2000-JIS
MR2000U-JIS
Recording method F2F (FM)
Recording density 210 BPI
75 BPI 210 BPI 75 BPI 210 BPI
Recording capacity
characters / bits 79 / 7 40 / 5 107 / 5 40 / 5 72 / 7
Note: Data format for track 3 of ISO cards includes those specific in
AAMVA and CA DMV standards
lAdjustable parameters:
üFor MR2000-2/3 and MR2000S-2/3:
Changing the status of each selector in the 2 dotted areas that are the
enlarged images of the shaded areas on the control PCB determines parameters
illustrated in following 2 tables. (S1 ~ S6 apply to MR2000S-2/3 only) (T3
applies to MR2000-3 and MR2000S-3 only) (for MR2000–2/3, software control
is applicable and available)
Table 1
SELECTION &
FUNCTION
PARITY
CHECK
PARITY
DATA
BITS ALT + NUM LEADING & STOP CODE TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3
STATUS S4 S5 S6 S7 S9 T1 T2 T3
SHORT OFF EVEN 7NO OFF ENABLED ENABLED ENABLED
OPEN ON ODD 8YES ON DISABLED DISABLED DISABLED
DEFAULT SHORT OPEN OPEN SHORT OPEN SHORT SHORT SHORT
Table 2
BPS
DEFAULT 19200 9600 4800 2400 1200 600 300 150
SELECT
ON S1 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
OFF S2 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
OFF S3 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
S9
T2
T1
T3
C17
SH10
R5
SH1
OP4
R6
J2
J4
U3
U4
U2
U1
X1
LOCATIONS OF SELECTORS
on PCB inside die cast case
S8
S6
S2
S4
S7
S5
S3
S1

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üFor MR2000U-2/3
Changing the jumper status indicated on the control PCB inside die cast
case determines parameters illustrated in the table below. (for MR2000U-JIS,
only J3 is applicable) (for MR2000U-2, T3 is not applicable)
JUMPER
T1 T2 T3 J1 J2 J3
FUNCTION
STATUS TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 LEADING /
STOP CODE RESERVED CARD TYPE
SHORT ENABLED ENABLED ENABLED DISABLED N.A. JIS II
OPEN DISABLED DISABLED DISABLED ENABLED N.A. ISO
DEFAULT SHORT SHORT SHORT OPEN OPEN OPEN
Note 1: To use the USB interface MSR in operating system without USB
support, please set USB keyboard enabled in BIOS (CMOS) setup.
Note 2: Since this USB interface MSR works as a USB keyboard which is
a normal HID (Human Interface Devices) in USB classification, no
special driver shall be required.
CN2
U1
U3 CN1
T1
T2
T3
J1
J2
J3