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1. and have an absorbent surface on one or both sides The absorbent surface has an isopropyl alcohol solvent that should remove any film The absorbent surface should be damp the surface should not be saturated Swipe the card five to ten times with the solvent side of the card toward the read and write heads and then again five to ten times with the solvent side opposite the heads The cleaning cards may not remove all the debris In the case of debris such as dust and card particles in the slot use an aerosol can product having clean compressed air The clean air is used to blow debris from the slot Direct the stream of air at a low angle into the slot and run the nozzle along the slot Direct the air in the direction of the card travel and then in the opposite direction Inspect the slot by looking down its length with a good backlight to see if all debris are removed The housing can be cleaned with a mild detergent applied to a soft cloth that is rung almost dry Detergent should not be allowed to enter the card slot visit cleanteam com for a source of cleaning supplies Warning There are no serviceable components inside the Reader Writer Opening the Reader Writer voids the warranty Tampering with the write head or tachometer assemblies may change the Reader Writer calibrations for ISO standards operation COMMUNICATION INTERFACE The USB interface uses PC compatible communication drivers which emulate a RS232 COM port operation2. Reader Writer readme TXT file on the CD to install the Reader Writer and WorkShop software WORKSHOP UTILITY The Reader Writer and the Workshop software provide the card reading amp writing functions most often needed for magnetic stripe use These functions amp operations are available from a single Workshop window A summary of Workshop Utility functions Write Writes data to a card in the Card Type format Read Reads card data and displays the data in Track boxes Compare Compares multiple cards to a single reference card Erase Erases the selected tracks of data on a card Sequential Write Writes both fixed and or sequential data to a card Write from File Writes to each card the next record from a pre formatted data file Read to File Reads a card amp saves the card data as a record into a data file Database Write Writes cards from a database CSV file amp Usage file Card Type Provides card format selection based on Setup menu or Standard ISO Selects 7811 ISO Standard card format AAMVA Selects AAMVA standard based on ISO Standards USER Selects the card format from settings in Setup USER tab RAW Reads amp writes data and displays in a Hexadecimal format Setup Provides selections amp settings of USER or RAW formats Leading Zero Sets number of leading zeros before the Start Sentinel BPI Setting Selects individual track data density 75 or 210 bits inch Set Coercivity Sets the writing coerciv
3. commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user is required to correct the interference at his expense FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This reader complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this reader is subject to the following conditions this reader may not cause harmful interference and this reader must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE STANDARDS An independent laboratory performed testing for compliance to CE requirements The unit under test was found compliant to Class A ID TECH is a registered trademark of International Technologies amp Systems Cor poration Workshop and Value through Innovation are trademarks of International Technologies amp Systems Corporation USB Universal Serial Bus Specification is Copyright by Compaq Computer Cor poration Intel Corporation Microsoft Corporation NEC Corporation Windows Excel amp Notepad are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Copyright 2008 International Technologies amp Systems Corporation All Rights Reserved LIMITED WARRANTY ID TECH warrants to the original purchaser for a period of 12 months from t
4. ID TECH 10721 Walker Street Cypress California 90630 714 761 6368 www idtechproducts com 80058504 002 Rev C R01 08 ID TECH 10721 Walker Street Cypress California 90630 714 761 6368 www idtechproducts com 80058504 002 Rev C R01 08 Maonetic Stripe eee rara RS232 amp USB RS 32 Interface Quickstart Manual IDTZCH Value through Innovation Maonetic Stripe Reeder Writer RS232 amp USB RS232 Interface Quickstart Manual IDTZCH Value through Innovation TROUBLE SHOOTING Refer to the installation instructions for Reader Writer and for Workshop troubling shooting information The RS232 or USB RS232 operation has little Windows setup however review of the communication parameters may be necessary to insure the correct baud rate parity etc MODEL NUMBER TABLE The models of the Magnetic Stripe Reader Writer are available from ID TECH IDWA 332312 RS 232 Track 1 amp 2 Hi Lo Coercivity Metal housing IDWA 332333 RS 232 Track 1 2 amp 3 Hi Lo Coercivity Metal housing IDWA 336312 USB Track 1 amp 2 Hi Lo Coercivity Metal housing IDWA 336333 USB Track 1 2 amp 3 Hi Lo Coercivity Metal housing IDWA 332112B RS 232 Track 1 amp 2 Lo Coercivity Molded housing IDWA 332133B RS 232 Track 1 2 amp 3 Lo Coercivity Molded housing IDWA 336112B USB Track 1 amp 2 Lo Coercivity Molded housing IDWA 336133B USB Track 1 2 amp 3 Lo Co
5. ONS OF THE CONTRACT The information contained herein is provided to the user as a convenience While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy ID TECH assumes no responsibil ity for its use nor for any infringements or patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use ID TECH is not responsible for damages that might occur because of errors or omissions including any loss of profit or other com mercial damage The specifications described herein were current at the time of publication but are subject to change at any time without prior notice MAINTENANCE The Reader Writer requires card slot cleaning on a regular interval The interval is approximate and should be after every 10 000 card swipes Regular cleaning insures oils and debris do not accumulate on the operating components Over time operation can cause a film to collect on the heads and other surfaces This film should be removed using cleaning cards These are available from magnetic stripe cleaning card sources Cleaning cards are about the same size as an ID1 credit card and have an absorbent surface on one or both sides The absorbent surface has an isopropyl alcohol solvent that should remove any film The absorbent surface should be damp the surface should not be saturated Swipe the card five to ten times with the solvent side of the card toward the read and write heads and then again five to ten times with the solvent side opposite the h
6. THER THAN THOSE HEREIN STATED THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD AS IS IN NO EVENT SHALL ID TECH BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS BASED UPON BREACH OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NEGLI GENCE OF ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT IMMEDIATE FORESEEABLE CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL OR FOR ANY EXPENSE INCURRED BY REASON OF THE USE OR MISUSE SALE OR FABRICA TIONS OF PRODUCTS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT The information contained herein is provided to the user as a convenience While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy ID TECH assumes no responsibil ity for its use nor for any infringements or patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use ID TECH is not responsible for damages that might occur because of errors or omissions including any loss of profit or other com mercial damage The specifications described herein were current at the time of publication but are subject to change at any time without prior notice LIMITED WARRANTY ID TECH warrants to the original purchaser for a period of 12 months from the date of invoice that this product is in good working order and free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service ID TECH s obligation under this warranty is limited to at its option replacing repairing or giving credit for any product which has within the warranty period been returned to the factory of origin transportation charges and insurance prepaid and w
7. card format from settings in Setup USER tab RAW Reads amp writes data and displays in a Hexadecimal format Setup Provides selections amp settings of USER or RAW formats Leading Zero Sets number of leading zeros before the Start Sentinel BPI Setting Selects individual track data density 75 or 210 bits inch Set Coercivity Sets the writing coercivity to High or Low for all tracks Start Sentinel Selects the Start Sentinel character for the individual tracks End Sentinel Selects the End Sentinel character for the individual tracks Bits Character Selects the number of bits per character for individual tracks Parity Selects character parity bit logic for individual tracks Default Resets the parameters amp settings to the standard norms Hi co selection does not apply to a Lo co only unit
8. daptor 100 240VAC input 24VDC 2 5A output One Hi Co Sample amp One Lo Co Sample MagStripe Test Card or a single Lo co sample MagStripe Test card Remove the plastic wrapping materials from the Reader Writer and Power Adaptor The User Manual is on the enclosed CD The User Manual has information on the Reader Writer and the Workshop software application There is a Quick Start section in the User Manual which is a guide to basic reading and writing operations Getting Started Follow the information in the Reader Writer readme TXT file on the CD to install the Reader Writer and WorkShop software UNPACK THE Reader Writer Open the shipping carton and inspect the contents for any shipping damage Remove and account for the contents of the shipping carton The carton will include This Quick Start Manual MagStripe Reader Writer Unit Model number IDWA CD Workshop Software Application Utility Power Adaptor 100 240VAC input 24VDC 2 5A output One Hi Co Sample amp One Lo Co Sample MagStripe Test Card or a single Lo co sample MagStripe Test card Remove the plastic wrapping materials from the Reader Writer and Power Adaptor The User Manual is on the enclosed CD The User Manual has information on the Reader Writer and the Workshop software application There is a Quick Start section in the User Manual which is a guide to basic reading and writing operations Getting Started Follow the information in the
9. eads The cleaning cards may not remove all the debris In the case of debris such as dust and card particles in the slot use an aerosol can product having clean compressed air The clean air is used to blow debris from the slot Direct the stream of air at a low angle into the slot and run the nozzle along the slot Direct the air in the direction of the card travel and then in the opposite direction Inspect the slot by looking down its length with a good backlight to see if all debris are removed The housing can be cleaned with a mild detergent applied to a soft cloth that is rung almost dry Detergent should not be allowed to enter the card slot visit cleanteam com for a source of cleaning supplies Warning There are no serviceable components inside the Reader Writer Opening the Reader Writer voids the warranty Tampering with the write head or tachometer assemblies may change the Reader Writer calibrations for ISO standards operation MAINTENANCE The Reader Writer requires card slot cleaning on a regular interval The interval is approximate and should be after every 10 000 card swipes Regular cleaning insures oils and debris do not accumulate on the operating components Over time operation can cause a film to collect on the heads and other surfaces This film should be removed using cleaning cards These are available from magnetic stripe cleaning card sources Cleaning cards are about the same size as an ID1 credit card
10. ercivity Molded housing 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING Refer to the installation instructions for Reader Writer and for Workshop troubling shooting information The RS232 or USB RS232 operation has little Windows setup however review of the communication parameters may be necessary to insure the correct baud rate parity etc MODEL NUMBER TABLE The models of the Magnetic Stripe Reader Writer are available from ID TECH IDWA 332312 RS 232 Track 1 amp 2 Hi Lo Coercivity Metal housing IDWA 332333 RS 232 Track 1 2 amp 3 Hi Lo Coercivity Metal housing IDWA 336312 USB Track 1 amp 2 Hi Lo Coercivity Metal housing IDWA 336333 USB Track 1 2 8 3 Hi Lo Coercivity Metal housing IDWA 332112B RS 232 Track 1 amp 2 Lo Coercivity Molded housing IDWA 332133B RS 232 Track 1 2 amp 3 Lo Coercivity Molded housing IDWA 336112B USB Track 1 amp 2 Lo Coercivity Molded housing IDWA 336133B USB Track 1 2 amp 3 Lo Coercivity Molded housing FCC WARNING STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmfu
11. he date of invoice that this product is in good working order and free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service ID TECH s obligation under this warranty is limited to at its option replacing repairing or giving credit for any product which has within the warranty period been returned to the factory of origin transportation charges and insurance prepaid and which is after ex amination disclosed to ID TECH s satisfaction to be thus defective The expense ofremoval and reinstallation of any item or items of equipment is not included in this warranty No person firm or corporation is authorized to assume for ID TECH any other liabilities in connection with the sales of any product In no event shall ID TECH be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages to Purchaser or any third party caused by any defective item of equipment whether that defect is warranted against or not Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy for defective equipment which does not conform to the requirements of sales is to have such equipment replaced or repaired by ID TECH For limited warranty service during the warranty period please contact ID TECH to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number amp instructions for returning the product THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED O
12. hich is after ex amination disclosed to ID TECH s satisfaction to be thus defective The expense of removal and reinstallation of any item or items of equipment is not included in this warranty No person firm or corporation is authorized to assume for ID TECH any other liabilities in connection with the sales of any product In no event shall ID TECH be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages to Purchaser or any third party caused by any defective item of equipment whether that defect is warranted against or not Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy for defective equipment which does not conform to the requirements of sales is to have such equipment replaced or repaired by ID TECH For limited warranty service during the warranty period please contact ID TECH to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number amp instructions for returning the product THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OTHER THAN THOSE HEREIN STATED THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD AS IS INNO EVENT SHALL ID TECH BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS BASED UPON BREACH OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NEGLI GENCE OF ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT IMMEDIATE FORESEEABLE CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL OR FOR ANY EXPENSE INCURRED BY REASON OF THE USE OR MISUSE SALE OR FABRICA TIONS OF PRODUCTS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE TERMS AND CONDITI
13. ity to High or Low for all tracks Start Sentinel Selects the Start Sentinel character for the individual tracks End Sentinel Selects the End Sentinel character for the individual tracks Bits Character Selects the number of bits per character for individual tracks Parity Selects character parity bit logic for individual tracks Default Resets the parameters amp settings to the standard norms Hi co selection does not apply to a Lo co only unit WORKSHOP UTILITY The Reader Writer and the Workshop software provide the card reading amp writing functions most often needed for magnetic stripe use These functions amp operations are available from a single Workshop window A summary of Workshop Utility functions Write Writes data to a card in the Card Type format Read Reads card data and displays the data in Track boxes Compare Compares multiple cards to a single reference card Erase Erases the selected tracks of data on a card Sequential Write Writes both fixed and or sequential data to a card Write from File Writes to each card the next record from a pre formatted data file Read to File Reads a card amp saves the card data as a record into a data file Database Write Writes cards from a database CSV file amp Usage file Card Type Provides card format selection based on Setup menu or Standard ISO Selects 7811 ISO Standard card format AAMVA Selects AAMVA standard based on ISO Standards USER Selects the
14. l interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user is required to correct the interference at his expense FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This reader complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this reader is subject to the following conditions this reader may not cause harmful interference and this reader must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE STANDARDS An independent laboratory performed testing for compliance to CE requirements The unit under test was found compliant to Class A ID TECH is a registered trademark of International Technologies amp Systems Cor poration Workshop and Value through Innovation are trademarks of International Technologies amp Systems Corporation USB Universal Serial Bus Specification is Copyright by Compaq Computer Cor poration Intel Corporation Microsoft Corporation NEC Corporation Windows Excel amp Notepad are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Copyright 2008 International Technologies amp Systems Corporation All Rights Reserved FCC WARNING STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
15. mp Writer Reader Writer is a personal computer peripheral device that reads and writes magnetic stripe cards that meet ISO 7811 standards for a typical credit card Cards are manually swiped through the slot to perform a reading and or writing operation Data can be written and verified read with one swipe The Reader Writer is designed to support several magnetic stripe track formats defined by ISO Standard formats or by User custom data formats All formats use ISO data bit encoding writing at either 210 or 75 bits per inch BPI data densities The Reader Writer can read both High coercivity and Low coercivity Hi Co amp Lo Co magnetic stripes Some models write Hi amp Lo coer civity cards other models write Lo coercivity cards only see the model number table for writing capabilities The enclosure is a molded plastic or die cast housing that provides weight and stability for excellent performance The communication interface is through an attached six foot cable A separate power adaptor is required for the Reader Writer operation This document provides basic information See detailed information amp instructions provided in the User Manual on the Workshop CD Specifications amp Performance See the user manual for complete information INTRODUCTION The Magnetic Stripe Reader amp Writer Reader Writer is a personal computer peripheral device that reads and writes magnetic stripe cards that meet ISO 7811 standards fo
16. r a typical credit card Cards are manually swiped through the slot to perform a reading and or writing operation Data can be written and verified read with one swipe The Reader Writer is designed to support several magnetic stripe track formats defined by ISO Standard formats or by User custom data formats All formats use ISO data bit encoding writing at either 210 or 75 bits per inch BPI data densities The Reader Writer can read both High coercivity and Low coercivity Hi Co amp Lo Co magnetic stripes Some models write Hi amp Lo coer civity cards other models write Lo coercivity cards only see the model number table for writing capabilities The enclosure is a molded plastic or die cast housing that provides weight and stability for excellent performance The communication interface is through an attached six foot cable A separate power adaptor is required for the Reader Writer operation This document provides basic information See detailed information amp instructions provided in the User Manual on the Workshop CD Specifications amp Performance See the user manual for complete information UNPACK THE Reader Writer Open the shipping carton and inspect the contents for any shipping damage Remove and account for the contents of the shipping carton The carton will include This Quick Start Manual MagStripe Reader Writer Unit Model number IDWA CD Workshop Software Application Utility Power A
17. through an USB serial connection This approach allows the application to communicate with the reader through a virtual COM port Drivers are required for USB to operation See the Reader Writer User Manual for more information on installing the drivers The RS232 interface is standard amp needs no special installation steps see the Reader Writer user manual for more information The units is supplied with a 6 0 cable with a 2 1 mm power Jack molded into a pigtail of the cable Interface The communication parameters port settings are fixed The parameters are Baud rate 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bit 1 4 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE The USB interface uses PC compatible communication drivers which emulate a RS232 COM port operation through an USB serial connection This approach allows the application to communicate with the reader through a virtual COM port Drivers are required for USB to operation See the Reader Writer User Manual for more information on installing the drivers The RS232 interface is standard amp needs no special installation steps see the Reader Writer user manual for more information The units is supplied with a 6 0 cable with a 2 1 mm power Jack molded into a pigtail of the cable Interface The communication parameters port settings are fixed The parameters are Baud rate 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bit 1 4 INTRODUCTION The Magnetic Stripe Reader a
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