Specifications

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TROUBLE SHOTTING PROCEDURES
The troubleshooting process can be simplifi ed by reviewing these reader
operations.
The unit should emit one long beep when power is fi rst applied. If it does not,
then the unit is not receiving power. Check the power supply connections.
Once it has been confi rmed that the unit is correctly powered, swipe a credit
card. The LED will go off while decoding, then light green to indicate a
“good read,” or red to indicate a “bad read.”
Once the unit has indicated a “good read,” then proceed to check the interface
confi guration.
Installation of the reader is generally trouble free, but there are some consid-
erations if problems occur.
Does the baud rate , data bits number & parity match between reader
and host?
Is the host set-up for card reader operation - Is the card reader applica-
tion running?
Does the reader confi guration match the host application requirements?
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DESCRIPTION
The MiniMag™ compact magnetic stripe reader can read 1, 2,
or 3 tracks of magnetic stripe information. In addition, it has full
data editing capabilities.
The unit is fully programmable. The data can be formatted with
preamble/postamble and terminator characters to match the
format expected by the host.
The MiniMag can be connected to a host computer via an
RS-232 input port. When the reader is connected as an RS-232
device, a separate power supply must be used.