SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Model MT-215232 Insertion Reader is a magnetic stripe card reader, which reads single or
dual tracks of alphanumeric or numeric data in formats established by the credit card industry.
For AAMVA and CDL, the Reader reads track 2 only.
The Reader is compatible with the PC AT/PS2 series of personal computers or any computer
with an RS-232 interface. The MT-215 will read cards that meet the standards defined by ISO
7810, 7811-1, 7811-2, 7811-3, 7811-4, 7811-5, and 7811-6.
A card is inserted all the way into the reader and withdrawn with a steady motion. A read
attempt is made during insertion and removal of the card.
Two blocks of eight switches each select the RS-232 protocol including baud rate, parity, and
framing characters. The switches also select buffered and unbuffered modes of operation and
enable command selection from the Host to the Reader.
FEATURES
Major features of the Insertion Reader are as follows:
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Hardware compatible with PC or any computer with an RS-232 interface.
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Switch selectable buffered or unbuffered modes of operation
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Switch selectable baud rate
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Switch selectable parity
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On/off switches for STX (Start of Text), ETX (End of Text), and ESC (ESCAPE) framing
characters.
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On/off switch for CR (Carriage Return)
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Magnetic stripe read during insertion and removal of card
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ASCII message format
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Two auxiliary drivers for Reader status, or to actuate devices such as solenoids, or relays
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