Specifications
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Port Powered Insertion Reader
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SPECIFICATIONS
The Specifications are listed in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2. Specifications
OPERATING
Reference Standards ISO7810 and 7811; JIS B9561
Power Input From RS-232 Interface
Interface Signal RS-232 compatible
Message Format ASCII
Tracks (tracks 1-2 versions) Reads ISO Tk1 and Tk2 data locations
Tracks (tracks 2-3 versions) Reads ISO Tk2 and Tk3 data locations
Track Card Speed 3 to 100 IPS (7,6 to 250 cm/sec)
Head Life 500,000 Insertion Cycles (1,000,000 head passes)
ELECTRICAL
Printed Circuit Board
21063608 (discontinued)
Printed Circuit Board
21063619 or 21063550
DTR Voltage (Input)
V
DTR
+5 to +15 VDC operating
+16 VDC absolute maximum
-25 VDC absolute maximum
+5 to +15 VDC operating
+/-20 VDC absolute maximum
Transmit Data (TXD) +/-5 VDC minimum +/-(V
DTR
– 0.4 V) VDC minimum
Receive Data (RXD) +/-15 VDC operating
+/-25 VDC absolute maximum
+/-15 VDC operating
+/-20 VDC absolute maximum
Communication
(bursts of 5 ms transmit with
10 ms idle between bursts)
Transfer Rate: 9600 bps, 33%
duty cycle; 8 data bits, no parity, 1
stop bit
Transfer Rate: 9600 bps, 33%
duty cycle; 8 data bits, no parity, 1
stop bit
DTR Current
Or Auxiliary Supply Current
(Positive supply to unit)
See below
* 3.7 mA minimum required under
all operating conditions with cable
capacitance limited to 1000pF
(and practically unlimited inrush
current)
Power On 12 mA Max (and practically
unlimited inrush current)
See above.
Transmitting 11 mA typical, 5 ms duration See above.
Quiescent 6 mA typical, continuous See above.
RXD Current Within RS-232 specified limits
(does not function as a negative
supply to unit)
Average current approximates that
of a normal RS-232 load.
(Negative supply to unit)
Output Cable Not Specified See note “*” below.
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Without bezel With Flat-faced Bezel With Extended Bezel
4.4" (111.8 mm) 4.58" (116.3 mm) 5.09" (129.3 mm)
3.51" (89.2 mm) 4.00" (101.6 mm) 4.00" (101.6 mm)
1.24" (31.5 mm) 3.00" (76.2 mm) 3.00" (76.2 mm)
Bezel Thickness Flat Faced: 0.31" (7.9mm); Extended: 0.82" (20.8 mm)
Weight Without bezel With Flat-faced Bezel With Extended Bezel
2.25 oz (65 gr) 3.85 oz (109 gr) 4.02 oz (114 gr)