User's Manual

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3.2 Presenting the Card
Figure 7. Presenting the Card
To obtain maximum read range, present the card to the reader as shown in Keeping the card parallel to
the ASR-620++ reader and move it slowly toward the face of the reader until a QuickFlash is obtained.
This is the point at which the card is read and the data is transmitted to the controller. To read the card
again, remove it from the reader field and present it again. During normal use, the card can be presented
to the reader at any angle, although this will result in a reduced read range.
QuickFlash
When a valid card is presented the LED will flash and the audio tone (beeper) will be
activated for 70 to 100 milliseconds, regardless of the card’s access status. This gives the
user immediate feedback that the card was read and that data was sent to the controller.
After the quickFlash period, the controller takes over control of the LED and beeper
.
3.3 Data Output
The ASR-620++ reader is capable of outputting Wiegand, Magstripe, or RS-232 format (RS-232 requires
additional hardware). For further information please call technical support at [phone] or (408)361-
4700
3.4 Verifying Data at Host
To verify that the data lines are good, put the reader into line test mode by holding a SelfTest card (Indala
part number 07257-001) in front of the reader. The reader will respond with an alternately flashing LED
in all three colors and an audio signal to let you know it is in the line test mode. The reader will remain in
the line test mode until power is removed and reapplied or the SelfTest, or any other applicable, card is
presented again. While in this mode, the reader will send output pulses down the data lines at a 1 Hz rate,
which can be measured at the controller end with a volt meter. If the pulses are not present, then there is
probably a break or short in the line. If the pulses are present and the system is still not working, the
reader may not be connected to the controller properly or the controller/ system may be incorrectly
programmed or the controller may be broken.