Figure 2-6 Identification Card Scanner
ActivEdge Card Reader
The ActivEdge card reader (see Figure 2-7) reads data from magnetic cards, IC
cards, and smart (EMV) chip cards when the card is inserted long edge first. The
LEDs on the card reader bezel flash red if the card is inserted short edge first.
The card reader reads and writes magnetic strip cards and memory chip cards
(smart or memory cards compliant with ISO 7816). The card reader reads and
writes tracks 1, 2 and 3 (or any combination of tracks 1, 2 and 3) of magnetic
strip cards. To minimize errors, the card is held in the transport, and the card
reader can read tracks with errors again for corrections (when it is necessary). A
gate prevents cards without chips or cards without track 2 from entering the card
reader/writer. The gate also prevents incorrect card insertion.
The card reader is equipped with a card retain bin or locked card retain bin to
hold retained cards. The card retain bin holds all cards that are not returned to
consumers. A card may be retained for the following reasons:
• The network commands the terminal to retain the card.
• The card cannot physically be returned.
• The consumer fails to take the card within the time allowed after the
transaction session ended.
• Power failure occurs while the card is in the card reader, and the option to
return the card on power failure is not present.
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