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Magnetic Stripe Reader
- MS242 -
User's Manual
Version 1.1
© 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd

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  • Page 1 Magnetic Stripe Reader - MS242 - User's Manual Version 1.1 © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd...
  • Page 2 Change Log. Date Change Description Version 2016/1/8 First published version 2018/6/13 Update 2.3 © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd...
  • Page 3: Preface

    –Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. –Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 4 Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 5 European Conformity Statement unitech Electronics co., Ltd herewith declares that the unitech product is in compliance with the essential requirements and all other provisions of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC directive, the EMC 2004/108/EC directive and the Low Voltage 2006/95/EC directive. The declaration of conformity is available for download at : https://portal.unitech.eu/public/Safetyregulatorystatement...
  • Page 6 Taiwan NCC Warning Statement 交通部電信總局低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條:經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者 均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條:低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有 干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備 之干擾。 注意事項: 1. 使用過度恐傷害視力。 2. 使用30分鐘請休息10分鐘;2歲以下幼兒不看螢幕,2歲以上每天看螢幕不要超過 1小時。 © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 7 Laser Information The unitech product is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS/CDRH 21CFR Subchapter J and to the requirements of IEC 825-1. Class II and Class 2 products are not considered to be hazardous. The unitech product contains internally a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not exceed the maximum limits as set forth in the above regulations.
  • Page 8 It may not be functional anymore. Please only use the original battery from unitech. Using a third party battery can damage our products. Please note that when such damage occurs, it is not covered by your warranty.
  • Page 9 Please follow the limitation of suggested temperature conditions to avoid failure, damage or malfunction. *For applicable temperature conditions, please refer to the specification of each product. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 10 Please remove the power adapter when the battery is fully recharged. The bundled power adapter that comes with your unitech product is not meant to be used outdoors. An adapter exposed to water or rain, or a very humid environment can cause damage to both the adapter and the product.
  • Page 11 Worldwide Support unitech’s professional support team is available to quickly answer questions or assist with technical-related issues. Should an equipment problem occur, please contact the nearest unitech regional service representative. For complete contact information please visit the Web sites listed below: Taipei, Taiwan –...
  • Page 12 The warranty period is varied from each country. Please consult with your supplier or unitech local office for actual length of warranty period to your purchased product. Warranty becomes void if equipment is modified, improperly installed or used, damaged by accident or neglect, or if any parts are improperly installed or replaced by the user.
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    2.1 MagSwipe Configuration utility Introduction..........6 2.2 Running MagSwipe Configuration Utility ..........7 2.3 How to use MagSwipe Configuration Utility.......... 10 2.4 Factory Default Settings ............... 16 © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 14: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    MS242 User’s Manual Chapter 1 - Overview 1.1 Package Please make sure the following contents are in the MS242 gift box. If something is missing or damaged, please contact your unitech representative. The standard package contents:  MS242 Scanner ...
  • Page 15: Product Photos

    MS242 User’s Manual 1.2 Product Photos LED Indicator Bi-directional card swiping © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    6-foot straight cable Cable Length Electro-Static Discharges (ESD) 4kV contact, and 8kV air discharge 260,000 POH based on Bellcore standard Mean Time Between Failures © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
  • Page 18 Step 5. A beep will also sound to indicate a good read on each track. If all three tracks have been read successfully, the reader will beep three times. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
  • Page 19: Chapter 2 - Configuration-General

    The MagSwipe Configuration Utility supports all reader interfaces. The operating systems supported are Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
  • Page 20: Running Magswipe Configuration Utility

    See the default settings table for details. Step 1. The configuration software can be downloaded from unitech website. From the website, download MagSwipe Configuration Utility ZIP file into a temporary file folder on your local hard drive.
  • Page 21 Point to the “MagSwipe configuration Utility” menu and click on the IDT icon. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
  • Page 22 Step 4. The utility will start at the Home Page with a menu on the left border. Point and click on the menu items as needed. For information on using the utility, point and click the HELP menu selection. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
  • Page 23: How To Use Magswipe Configuration Utility

    Configuration Utility. To check the reader's current settings, click CHECK CURRENT READER SETTINGS. The reader's settings will be displayed, along with the interface type and firmware version. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
  • Page 24 Then click SEND TO MSR to send that file to the reader. Step 15. To exit MagSwipe Configuration Utility, first click CLOSE to return to the main screen. Then click EXIT. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
  • Page 25 DEFAULT ALL. You can confirm the reader's settings at any time by returning to the main screen and clicking CHECK CURRENT READER SETTINGS. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
  • Page 26 MS242 User’s Manual Step 1. Start MagSwipe Configuration Utility. (You would hear a beep sound from MS242 ) Step 2. Skip SELECT READER INTERFACE MS242 would auto detect it , please click “CANCEL”  © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 27 MS242 User’s Manual Step 3. Select Pre/Postamble in “CHANGE BASIC READER SETTINGS” Step 4. Send to reader. (MS242 would beep 3 times.) © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
  • Page 28 MS242 User’s Manual Step 5. Check current setting (MS242 would beep once )  © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...
  • Page 29: Factory Default Settings

    3 denote the default character for this position, the Track Separator position. The <ENTER> characters shown for track 3 denotes the default character for this position, the Terminator position. © 2016 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co.,Ltd...

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