RS-232 Interface
Magnetic Stripe Card Reader
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Class A Compliance Statement
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassA
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Welch Allyn, Inc. may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Note: To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, cables
connected to this device must be shielded cables, in which the cable shield
wire(s) have been grounded (tied) to the connector shell.
Canadian Notice
This equipment does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions as
described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans
le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.
The CE mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and
conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Statements of Agency Compliance
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features / Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration Options: Dip Switch Controlled . .
Accessing the 6980 DIP Switch . . . . . . . . . . .
Dip Switch Feature Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration Options: Download Controlled . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Help Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Warranty (inside back cover)
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INTRODUCTION TO THE SCANTEAM 6980
Introduction
The SCANTEAMR 6980 products are decoded output Magnetic
Stripe card Readers (MSRs) which attach to Personal Computers
(PC) and other devices containing serial RSĆ232 interface ports.
All magnetic stripe decoding and serial RSĆ232 interface
electronics are contained in the compact SCANTEAM 6980
product enclosure.
The SCANTEAM 6980 is a biĆdirectional card reader, that is, it
can read cards swiped in either direction through the card
reader. The beeper and the LED included in the SCANTEAM
6980 indicate a good read or bad read to the operator. Versions
are available which allow decoding single, dual, and triple track
magnetic stripe cards.
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Features / Benefits
Compact Size
•
Mounts easily on keyboard or any flat surface. (hook and
loopfastener installation kit included.)
Direct Serial RS-232 Interface
•
No hardware or software modification to PC system
required to add magnetic stripe reading capability.
Bi-directional Card Read
•
Ease of use, reduces training time, allows greater flexibility
in mounting device.
•
User can enable or disable data tracks.
Communications Parameters Changeable via DIP Switches
•
Allows the MSR’s communication settings to be changed in the
field to meet the interface specifications of your host equipment.
Some of the communication parameters that may be set are:
baud rate, character data bit count, parity, and check sum.
Good Read / Bad Track / Error LED and Beeper
Provides feedback to operator to indicating the following:
•
Normal Operation
Programming Mode
Green LED
LEDoff (LED will flash and beeper will
sound once as each command key is
pressed during programming)
Green LED blinks and single beep
Good Read
Bad or Missing Track Orange LED and double beep
Error Red LED and triple beep
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Applications
The SCANTEAM 6980 offers a fast, easy, and accurate method of
entering data contained on a magnetic stripe into a PC system.
Retail POS credit and debit account number entry, bank teller
automation, membership ID verification, access control,
workĆinĆprocess data entry, labor and job tracking, and tool and
equipment sign out are just a few of the possible applications for
the SCANTEAM 6980.
Configurations
Single Track
Model #
Mag Track
Connector: External Power Pack ✤
6980-2 [
2
3
DBĆ9 Female ✢ : Power Pack Included
DBĆ9 Female ✢ : Power Pack Included
6980-4 [
Dual Track
Model #
Mag Tracks
Host Interface: Connector Compatibility
6980-1
6980-3
1 and/or 2
1 and/or 2
DBĆ9 Female ✢ : Power Pack Included
DBĆ9 Female ✢ : Power Pack Not Included
DBĆ9 Female ❊: Power Pack Not Included
6980-5 [ 1 and/or 2
[ Not standard product. Please consult factory for availability.
✤ When included, the power pack is a wall mount device with 110 vac
primary, and a regulated +5 VDC secondary output.
✢ Connector contains a moldedĆin power jack.
❊ Power must be supplied on pin 9 of the DBĆ9 connector.
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Installation
All versions of the SCANTEAM 6980 depend on an external
source of +5 VDC power to operate. Since most RSĆ232
interface ports don't provide a power source, an external + 5
VDC power supply must be plugged into the molded receptacle
in the SCANTEAM 6980's interface connector for all versions,
except the 6980-5 [.
The SCANTEAM 6980 is easily installed into a PC system in the
following steps:
1) Turn the system power off.
2) Connect the MSR cable to the PC's 9 pin D male RSĆ232
port.
3) Connect the 5 VDC adaptor cable to the MSR and then plug
the 5 VDC adaptor into a 120 vac receptacle.
4) The MSR can be mounted to the wall, the side of a PC, a
keyboard, or simply to a counter with the hook and loop
fastener strips included with the product. Alternatively, the
screws holding the bottom plastic case on the MSR may be
replaced with longer screws for mounting purposes.
5) Turn the system power on.
6) Configure your host device to accept RSĆ232 data on its
RSĆ232 port.
7) Test the SCANTEAM 6980's host interface configuration by
passing a magnetic stripe card through the SCANTEAM
6980. The magnetic stripe data should appear on your PC
screen. If the data does not appear on the screen, you may
have to modify the output data configuration of the
SCANTEAM 6980 (see page 6, Configuration Options).
[
The SCANTEAM 6980–5 will only operate when the host device supplies
power on pin 9 of its DB-9 RS-232 interface port.
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Output Data Format
Note:
See DIP Switch Feature Selection chart on page 8 for factory
default settings.
Character Frame:
Start Bit:
Data Bit:
Parity:
One
8, 7 (optional)
None, Odd, Even (optional)
One
StopBit:
Single Track:
{STX} {SS} <TRACK DATA> {ES} {CHECKSUM OF DATA} {ETX}
Dual Track:
Track 2 data follows track 1 data or precedes track 3 data.
{STX} {SS} <TRACK 1 or 2 DATA> {ES} {CHECKSUM} {DLE}
{STX} {SS} <TRACK 2 or 3 DATA> {ES} {CHECKSUM} {ETX}
Triple Track:
Track 1 data followed by track 2 data, and then track 3 data.
{STX} {SS} <TRACK 1 DATA> {ES} {CHECKSUM} {DLE}
{STX} {SS} <TRACK 2 DATA> {ES} {CHECKSUM} {DLE}
{STX} {SS} <TRACK 3 DATA> {ES} {CHECKSUM} {ETX}
Where: <STX> = START OF TEXT CHARACTER
<DLE> = DATA LINK ESCAPE CHARACTER
<ETX> = END OF TEXT CHARACTER
SS = Start sentinel
%
;
;
Track 1 for ISO, CA DMV, AAMVA
Track 2 for ISO, CA DMV, AAMVA
Track 3 for ISO
%
!
Track 3 for AAMVA
Track 3 for CA DMV
ES = End sentinel
?
Tracks 1, 2, 3 for ISO, CA DMV, AAMVA
ISO = International Standards Organization (ISO # 7811)
CA DMV = California Department of Motor Vehicles
AAMVA = American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
Data characters in braces, “{ },”and not in boldface are optional.
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Configuration Options: Dip Switch Controlled
The SCANTEAM 6980 contains a Dual InĆLine Package (DIP)
switch pack which is used to configure the operation of the
reader. The position of these switches are preĆset by Welch Allyn
and normally do not need to be changed by the user, unless the
host device's RSĆ232 communication parameters do not match
the SCANTEAM 6980's default settings (see page 8).
The DIP switches on the SCANTEAM 6980 control the following
host interface parameters:
“SS” and “ES” characters
This parameter allows the SS" and ES" characters encoded
on the magnetic stripe to be transmitted or not transmitted to
the host PC.
RS-232 Data Bit and Parity Selection
This parameter allows you to change the MSR's serial RSĆ232
output parameters for character data bit count and parity.
The following selections are available:
•
•
•
8 data bits and no parity,
7 data bits and even parity, or
7 data bits and odd parity.
RS-232 Baud Rate Selection
This parameter allows you to change the MSR's serial RSĆ232
output parameters for baud rate. The following selections are
available:
•
•
•
•
1200 bps (bits per second),
2400 bps,
9600 bps, or
19200 bps.
Check Sum Selection
This parameter allows transmission of a checksum character
(or no check sum) after the track data sent by the MSR.
In order to access the DIP switch pack, the DIP switch cover
must be removed, exposing the switches.
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Accessing the SCANTEAM 6980 DIP Switch
1. Remove the DIP switch cover (on the bottom of the MSR).
DIP Switch Cover
DIP Switch
SCANTEAM 6980
Mag Stripe Reader
Bottom View
2. Set DIP switches to desired position.
Switch ON
SCANTEAM 6980
Mag Stripe Reader
Switch OFF
Bottom View
3. ReĆinstall the DIP switch cover.
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Dip Switch Feature Selection
Parameter
Configurations
RSĆ232 Type
Data Bit and
Setting 8 Bit None Reserved 7 Bit Even 7 Bit Odd
ON*
OFF
ON
OFF
SW 1
Parity
➁
ON*
ON
OFF
OFF
SW 2
SS, ES Code
Setting
SW 3
Enabled
OFF*
Disabled
ON
RSĆ232 Type
Baud Rate
Setting
SW 4
1200
ON
2400
OFF
9600
ON*
19200
OFF
ON
ON
OFF*
OFF
SW 5
Check Sum
STX, ETX, DLE
Mode
Setting
SW 6
Disabled
OFF*
Enabled
ON
Setting
SW 7
Enabled
ON*
Disabled
OFF
Setting
SW 8
Normal Operating
ON*
Programming
OFF
Notes:
➀
➁
Asterisk (*) Indicates Factory Default Setting.
Data Format includes one Start Bit and one Stop Bit.
Configuration Options: Program Mode Download Controlled
The SCANTEAM 6980 Magnetic Stripe Reader has two
operating modes: Normal Operation and Programming.
In Normal Operation mode, everything typed on a connected
keyboard is passed to the host PC directly. A program utility is
required for Programming mode. The utility will monitor the
keys pressed and program the MSR via the RSĆ232 port. The
green LED will flash and the MSR will beep as each command
key is typed during programming.
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In Programming mode, the following parameters are
programmable:
•
•
•
communication parameters
beeper enable/disable
MSR track decode selection
Note:
To set options in the “Programming” mode all commands MUST BE
typed in with an AT type keyboard.
Enabling or Disabling Track Configurations and / or Beeper
1. Turn off power to the SCANTEAM 6980. (If a PC provides
power to the MSR, then turn the PC off.)
2. Set MSR DIP switch position 8 to OFF.
3. Turn on power to the MSR.
4. Run the software utility by typing the executable file name
at the command line. The executable file is that shown on
the SCANTEAM 6980 Programming Utility disk received
with the MSR.
Example: A:\MENU100A.EXE
The disk is in drive A and the executable file name shown on
the disk is MENU100A.EXE."
5. Follow the setup instructions on the disk:
•
Select the COM port, baud rate, number of data bits and
parity. Communication parameters selected must match
those set by the switch selections of the MSR being
programmed.
•
•
Select the track enable/disable configuration you need.
Enable or disable the beeper.
6. Turn off power to the MSR.
7. Set MSR DIP switch position 8 to ON.
8. Reapply power to the MSR.
Note:
Triple track enable/disable options are not available with a two track
MSR.
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Specifications
Recording Method
Swipe Speed
TwoĆfrequency coherent phase (F2F),
compatible with ISO 7811
5 to 50 in/sec (worst case with ±12% jitter
card), biĆdirectional
Power Requirements
Reader is lowĆpower CMOS. Power is
supplied by an external +5 VDC power pack
to operate the reader.
Current Draw
Output
60 mA @ +5 VDC maximum
Data read from the magnetic stripe card is
transmitted to the computer according to the
Output Data Format (page 5) and the DIP
Switch settings (page 8). (RSĆ232 decodedĆout)
Operating Temperatures 14° F to 122° F (Ć10° C to 50° C)
Storage Temperatures
Operating Humidity
Dimensions
Ć22° F to 158° F (Ć30° C to 70° C)
10% to 90% relative humidity
Length 3.94 in (10.0 cm)
Width 1.34 in (3.40 cm)
Height 1.67 in (4.24 cm)
Weight
Approximately 10.6 oz. (300 g)
Cable Length
From card reader to computer, approximately
5 feet (150 cm).
Connector
9 pin DĆsubminiature connector
Magnetic Head Life
300,000 passes minimum (longer life version
available)
Configuration Options
Contains an 8 position DIP switch which
allows users to select host interface
parameters (see table on page 8) and PC
configuration utility.
Note:
All models of the SCANTEAM 6980 require external power. The
Configurations table on page 3 indicates which MSR models are
shipped with a power pack.
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Pin Assignments
All Models 6980: –1, –2 [, –3, –4 [, and –5 [
DB-9 Pin #
1, 4, 6
Function
Shorted together
2
TxD (transmitted data) from MSR
No connection
3
5
Signal Ground
7, 8
9
Shorted together
No connection on 6980-1, -2, -3, -4
+5 VDC power input on 6980-5 only
Shield
Shell
[
Not standard product. Please consult factory for availability.
Software Revision History
The following table contains the SCANTEAM 6980 MSR's software revision
history. The software revision of the SCANTEAM 6980 is printed on the label
located on the bottom of the MSR.
Software
Revision
Effective UG
Date/Rev
Notes
prior to
10/24/96
6B50
CE version.
M100A005.HEX,
D490
10/24/96
Rev D
Above plus:
Programming Utility disk,
Programmable track combination enable/disable.
M100B015.HEX,
F4E8
1/1/97
Rev E
Above plus:
LED,
Programmable beeper enable/disable.
M100B016.HEX,
F164
7/1/97
Rev F
Above plus:
STX, ETX, DLE enable/disable.
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Limited Warranty
Welch Allyn warrants its products to be functional and free from
manufacturing defects at the time of delivery. Welch Allyn
warrants that it will replace or repair, at its option, any SCANTEAM
6980 that fails to perform according to its published specifications
during a period of one (1) year from the time of shipment by Welch
Allyn (or from a Welch Allyn authorized distributor) to the user.
Any attempt on the part of the user to disassemble or service
the reader will void the warranty.
The warranty does not apply if, in the sole opinion of Welch Allyn,
the reader has been damaged by accident, misuse, neglect,
improper shipping and handling. The warranty is valid only if the
reader has not been tampered with or serviced by any party
unauthorized by Welch Allyn as a repair facility. The responsibility
to protect the reader from static damage is solely that of the user.
THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ANY
AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE BUYER
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE
MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND
FUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT HEREIN SOLD.
IN NO EVENT SHALL WELCH ALLYN OR ITS RESELLERS BE
LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE
WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR
OTHER FAULT RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state or
country to country.
6980/ UG
Rev F
S/ W: M100B016.HEX, F164
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