Opticon MCR-1000 Slot Reader
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1. Magnetic Stripe Reader Section 4 General Programming Commands The following tables contain a menu of various parameters or functions that can be changed or modified The description of the function is contained in the center column The Programming Command bar code is in the right hand column and the Computer Keyboard Command is in the left hand column To utilize the Programming Command some users find it easier to cut out the programming bar code or make a copy and paste it to a 3x5 card Be sure the bar code itself is only inch from the bottom of the card Swipe these programming bar code s through the slot reader in the correct sequence to change or modify the desired parameters 1 Scan the bar code for Start End Program Menu The slot reader will beep continuously to indicate that it is ready to be programmed 2 Select the bar code associated with the parameter selection from the menu Scan that bar code by swiping it through the slot a beep and a green light indicates that the parameter has been scanned 3 Scan the bar code for Start End Program Menu This completes the operation and the new parameter s is saved in memory Factory Defaults Page 8 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 General Commands MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader Computer Function Command Description Bar Code Command ZK Start Keyboard Programming Wedge Only Z Start En2. WPC UPC EAN JAN IATA 9 9 9 9 9 Magnetic Stripe Support Type I IATA ABA THRIFT Type II NTT Standard JIS x 6301 Type I II Scan Speed 3 9 to 59 in sec 100 1500mm sec Scan Direction Bi Directional Optical Bar Code Specifications Scan Speed 6 to 79 in sec 150 940mm sec Scan Direction Bi Directional Light source 660 10nm visible laser diode 940 10nm infrared laser diode Electrical Voltage 5VDC 10 Current Operating 100 mA max Standby 60 mA max Surge 3 A max Environmental Temperature Operating 32 to 104 F Oto 40 C Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Humidity Operating 20 to 80 Storage 20 to 9096 ESD 10 KV Page 5 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader Section 3 Programming the Slot Reader The slot reader is ready to use Tt has been preprogrammed at the factory with the most common settings These factory default settings are ideal for most situations If you do wish to change certain parameters this section of the manual contains the information that allows you to easily change certain programmable parameters of the slot There are two different ways to change parameters in the slot reader The method you choose may depend on the type of interface in your reader A All interface types USB RS232 and Wedge can be changed or modified by swiping Programming Command Bar Codes through the slot reader in a particular sequence B Forthose slot
3. Wizard which will guide you through installation Click NEXT At the prompt What do you want Windows to do select Search for best driver then click NEXT At the prompt Windows will search its driver database on your hard drive click NEXT At the prompt Windows located a USB Human Interface Device click NEXT At the prompt indicating that Windows has installed a specific driver click FINISH NONA Page 3 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader Your slot reader is now ready to scan bar codes Cut out the following bar code or make a copy of it and paste it onto a 3x5 card Be sure that there is about inch of white space below the bar code And make sure there is at least 75 inch of space on both the right and left sides of the bar code Try scanning the bar code Insert the card so that it rests on the bottom of the slot with the bar code facing the indicator light Swipe the card quickly taking care to ensure that it doesn t raise up off the bottom of the slot Page 4 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader Section 2 Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Case Material Plastic Dimensions 4 9 x 1 9 x 1 6 LxWxH 125 x 47 x 40 5 mm Weight 4 60z 130 grams w o cable Cable Length 5 Feet 1500 mm Bar Code Symbologies Supported Codabar NW 7 Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 Industrial 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 MSI Plessey
4. readesr with Wedge or RS232 interface the keyboard can be used to enter Programming Commands that are transmitted to the slot reader to change parameters A Using Bar Codes To Program Programming using bar codes is easy is an easy way of changing parameters There is a specific bar code associated with each parameter Reading that bar code changes the settings within the slot reader To select menu options 1 Scan the bar code for Start End Program Menu The slot reader will beep continuously to indicate that it is ready to be programmed 2 Select the bar code associated with the parameter selection from menu Scan that bar code by swiping it through the slot a beep and a green light indicate that the parameter has been scanned 3 Scan the bar code for Start End Program Menu This completes the operation and the new parameter is saved in memory B Using the Keyboard to Program To program an RS 232 slot reader from the keyboard open a Terminal Program such as Hyperterminal Initially set communication parameters to default 9600 Baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit no handshaking The command format is as follows ESC command CR To program a Wedge slot reader from the keyboard open a Text Program such as Notepad or a similar text editing or word processing program such as Word Page 6 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader 1 Slide the ZK bar code through
5. the slot reader to enable keyboard programming The reader will beep to indicate it s ready for keyboard commands 2 Setthe CAPS LOCK 3 Select the 2 characters representing the desired function from the left hand column of the programming menu Type the 2 characters and ENTER for each command The scanner will beep to indicate the command was accepted 4 When all commands have been entered type ZK and ENTER to finish programming NOTE If any mistakes are made in programming scanning or entering the U1 command will return the slot reader to Default settings Most of the parameters except those related to RS 232 communication e g baud rate data bits can be changed by sending a command to the slot reader from the host The parameters chosen this way are only effective while the power is supplied to the slot reader and will be lost as soon as the power is switched off To make the new setting permanent the save settings command Z2 can be sent to the slot reader after all changes have been made Technical Support Opticon s experienced technical staff is available during regular business hours to answer questions and assist you in every way possible in support of our products at 800 636 0090 When calling Opticon Technical Support please have the unit model number and several bar code labels readily at hand The model number is located near the connector end of the cable Page 7 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code
6. 5C 5D 5E 5F 60 7B 7C Page 20 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader so IMI se NM se eu Page 21 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader Save or Display z2 S Besas ses Z3 Software ver omnes Z4 Suffixes Factory Defaults Changing Other Parameters The preceding tables of programming commands represent only the most commonly changed parameters Other parameters can be changed as well To learn more about changing these other parameters please contact Opticon Technical Support 1 800 636 0090 Revision History 01 Feb 2003 Initial Release 02 April 2004 Added XT and XR Programming Commands Page 22
7. User s Manual MCR 1000 Magnetic Stripe and Bar Code Slot Reader Keyboard Wedge RS232 USB Interface Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 02 April 2004 Lc on 8 Olympic Drive Orangeburg NY 10962 Tel 845 365 0090 Fax 845 365 1251 www OpticonUSA com Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader Contents Section 1 Introduction and Getting Started 3 Product Overview 3 Installing amp Setting Up 3 Section 2 Technical Specifications 5 Physical Specifications 5 Symbologies Supported 5 Optical Specification 5 Magnetic Stripe Support 5 Electrical Specification 5 Environmental Specifications 5 Section 3 Programming the Slot Reader 6 Using Bar Codes to Program 6 Using Keyboard to Program 6 Section 4 General Programming Commands 8 Page 2 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader Section 1 Introduction and Getting Started Product Overview The MCR 1000 is a slot reader that is capable of reading either a bar code or if equipped magnetic stripes on cards that are passed through the slot The MCR 1000 is available with several different interface configurations Keyboard Wedge Interface RS232 Interface USB Interface Installation and Getting Starting Determine which type of interface you have and follow the steps indicated under the appropriate section A RS232 Interface The standard slot reader is terminated with a DB25 female connector In many instances an external powe
8. amming Commands for the Direct Input of Characters are only available for RS232 and Keyboard Wedge interface slot readers with software version DM05J13 and above and for USB interface unit with software version DU01J05 and above sxx race i 1 s22 0 sa s 8 II 25 s se II Page 14 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2bE 2F 30 Page 15 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A Page 16 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F 40 41 A UPPER CASE 42 43 44 Page 17 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader 45 46 47 48 49 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E Page 18 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader 4F 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 Page 19 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader 59 5A 5B
9. d Menu Programming Defaults U 1 No Mag Tracks Yee d gt III II 7 Mag Tracks 7 1 amp 2 USB P1 Power 100 mA USB Only ON Page 9 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader Caps Default OFF XC Remove Code39 DO Start Stop 12 Insert Code39 D1 Start Stop 0 XT Do not transmit a TAB 7 II XR Do not transmit a Carriage Return after decode Z Start End Menu Programming Page 10 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader Code Enable evene cose B6 128 EE MMM a teneros as oeeizos Page 11 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 Prefixes amp Suffixes MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader v ev TANT o v ro MMI ve Sarca MMM vo vs TANT TT os va mee OA Set Mag IATA n LU ve Sene Page 12 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader OB Set Mag ABA Suffix 1Y Clear All Prefixes 1Z Clear All Suffixes Control Characters 1A STX 1B ETX 1C CR ENTER 1D LF 1E ESC 1F TAB Page 13 Manual No 25 ULC1MUO1 01 MCR 1000 Bar Code Magnetic Stripe Reader 1H BS Direct Input Characters The following Progr
10. r supply will be needed to provide power for the slot reader unless the RS232 port on the receiving device has 5 V DC on pin 25 1 Plug the slot reader into an RS232 serial port such as COM1 of the host PC If external power is required utilize the patch cable available from Opticon 2 Turn on the PC Make sure the serial communications settings of the PC match those of the bar code reader The default communications settings are 9600 baud 8 bits 1 stop bit no parity no handshaking 3 Connect the power supply into an electrical outlet 110V AC and plug it into the jack on the patch cable 4 Be sure the PC is in a program such as Hyperterminal or Listen 32 that will accept data input from the serial port B Keyboard Wedge interface A Y cable is provided for installation Connect the DB9 connector to the slot reader Connect one leg of cable into the keyboard port of your PC Be sure not to plug it into the mouse port Connect the remaining leg to your keyboard C USB Interface 1 Plug the slot reader into a USB port on your PC There is no needed to turn off power to the PC during installation PC must be running Windows 98 or higher or Mac OS8 6 or higher 2 Macintosh PC will automatically detect the slot reader and load the required drivers 3 A Windows PC will recognize the presence of a new hardware device and prompt you through the installation Windows 98 for example will open the dialog box Add New Hardware
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