Magtek INTELLISTRIPE 380, Technical Reference Manual

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Section 1. Features and Specifications
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Direction of Magnetic Read: The ISO 7810 and 7811 specifications allow for
bidirectional magnetic reading of the card. As such, the Reader provides services that
allow the card to be read in either direction.
Read Formats: In addition to reading cards that meet the ISO 7810 and 7811
specifications, the Reader reads AAMVA drivers license cards. Also, all 3 tracks of the
Reader reads any card that follows ISO 5-bit or 7-bit data formats and is within any bit
density in the range of 75 to 210 bpi.
Encoded Formats: In addition to encoding cards that comply with ISO 7811 encoding
formats, it is possible to customize encoding formats as follows:
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Encoded bit density is selectable at 75 or 210 bpi on all three tracks.
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The character is selectable for either 5-bit or 7-bit format on all three
tracks.
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The Start-Sentinel character is user selectable as either a (;) or a (=)
for 5-bit code or a (%) or (=) for 7-bit code.
SmartCard
The transport provides smartcard contacts that are compatible with ISO 7816 and EMV level 1
Standards. In addition, the smartcard contact block has a card landed switch that detects when an
ISO 7810 thickness card is properly pressed against the smartcard contact block.
Packing/Enclosure
The enclosure provides for proper functionality for user interface, cable routing, mechanical
mounting, jam clearance, optional SAM (Security Access Module) installation and Optional
TRSM (Tamper Resistant Security Module), and general maintenance.
Small Footprint
The unit has the smallest footprint required by the limited counter-top and desktop space
available at financial institutions.