Data Sheet for Product

Functions
The HBC1.M magnetic card reader reads and encodes Track 2 of a magnetic card. For
this purpose, the magnetic card must be inserted with the magnetic strip facing
downwards and to the right, as illustrated on the front of the unit. Magnetic cards can
be created for a specific room for a guest, or for a group of rooms for the hotel staff.
Information and instructions on the LCD panel guide the user through the encoding
procedure.
Types
HBC1.M Magnetic card encoder
Ordering
When ordering, please specify the quantity, product name and type code:
4 Magnetic card encoders
HBC1.M
Example
Compatibility
The card encoder must be connected to a serial port of a PC running the HOTEL
SOLUTION database software.
Mechanical design
The magnetic card encoder is in a multi-part plastic housing.
The housing accommodates the automatic card-feeder unit to accept and return the
card, and the electronic circuitry for reading and writing magnetic cards in compliance
with ISO 7810.
A connector for the supply voltage is located on the right side of the card encoder. A
power supply unit is supplied with the card encoder. The device can be switched on
and off with a pushbutton on the front panel.
There is also a 9-pin female connector on the right side of the magnetic card encoder
for the connection to the HOTEL SOLUTION software.
A serial RS232C bus cable is supplied for this purpose. The magnetic card encoder is a
desktop unit with two folding base supports (to improve the user viewing angle).
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Key
1 Magnetic card slot
2 2-line display
3 Green LED
to indicate operational status
4 Yellow LED
to indicate read status
5 Yellow LED
to indicate write status
6 Pushbutton (I/O) to switch
magnetic card encoder on/off
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Siemens HBC1.M – Magnetic card encoder CM2N6339en
Building Technologies 31.07.2008