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Card Writer Electrical Specifications
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Operating Voltage:
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9VDC +/- 10%.
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Read Power Consumption:
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140 mA typical, 180 mA maximum.
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Write Power Consumption:
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Single Track: 200 mA typical, 250 mA maximum.
Dual Track: 280 mA typical, 330 mA maximum.
Triple Track: 360 mA typical, 430 mA maximum.
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Memory Capacity:
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7 bit x 79 characters maximum.
5 bit x 107 characters maximum.
Optional support of 7 inch maximum at 75 or 210 BPI.
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Encoding/Decoding Density:
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75 or 210 BPI.
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Communication:
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RS-232C, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.
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Card Writer Environmental Specifications
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Operating Temperature:
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41° F to 131° F (5° C to 55° C).
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Storage Temperature:
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-22° F to 149° F (-30° C to 65° C).
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Humidity:
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Maximum 90% non-condensing.
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Card Writer Reliability
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Read Head Life:
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500,000 passes minimum.*
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Write Head:
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500,000 passes minimum.*
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Magnetic Read Rate:
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Less than one error in 100,000 bits on cards conforming to ISO7811-5 (not induced by operator error).
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Warranty:
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One year, parts and labor.
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Card Writer Mechanical Properties
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Card Formats:
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ISO/ANSI, AAMVA, and CA DMV.
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Available Configurations:
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Tracks 1 and 2.
Tracks 1, 2, and 3.
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Swipe Speed (Reading):
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5 to 50 inches per second.
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Swipe Speed (Writing):
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10 to 35 inches per second.
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Media Thickness:
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.01 to .055 inches.
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Slot Width:
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Maximum card thickness—.055 (1.37 mm)
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Dimensions:
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Length: 7.9 inches (200 mm).
Width: 2.3 inches (59 mm).
Height: 2.2 inches (56 mm).
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Card Writer User Programmable Features
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Reset IDT 3840
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Resets the unit to default values.
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RS-232 port test
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Tests serial port communications.
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RAM test
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Tests the internal memory.
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LED test
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Tests the LED indicators.
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Sensor test
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Tests the card sensor.
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Read card
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Reads a card once and displays the data.
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Write card
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Writes to a card once and verifies the data.
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Continue read card
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Reads card(s) multiple times and displays the data.
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Continue write card
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Writes to card(s) multiple times and displays the data.
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Copy card
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Copies data from one card to another.
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Compare card
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Compares two or more cards to determine if they are identical.
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Write card from file
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Writes cards from a set-up file.
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Read raw data
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Reads raw data and displays it raw or decoded.
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Write raw data
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Writes data to the card without encoding it.
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Erase card
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Erases data on one card for specified tracks only.
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Sequential write
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Writes incrementing data to a series of cards on a specified track
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Card Writer Setup menu options
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Select com port
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Selects serial communication port (Com 1 or Com 2).
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Check device model
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Displays the model number and card type.
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Select parity
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Selects parity for each track (odd, even, or none).
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Select card type
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Selects card standards (ISO, CA DMV, AAMVA, or user-defined).
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Set leading zeros
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Change the number of leading zeros for 210 BPI and 75 BPI.
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Set BPI for Track 2
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Sets bits per inch for Track 2 (75 or 210).
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Set bits per character
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Sets bits per character for each track.
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Check firmware
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Displays the current firmware version.
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* All reliability numbers are based on operation in a laboratory environment.
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