Rs-232 interface magnetic stripe card reader (19 pages)
Summary of Contents for Welch Allyn SCANTEAM 6920
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PC XT–AT–PS/2 Keyboard Wedge Magnetic Stripe Card Reader Please Note: Finished document will be 5.5x8.5inches, 3-hole punched, folded and stapled.
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Statements of Agency Compliance 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Statements of Agency Compliance Introduction ....... . Features / Benefits .
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Disclaimer Welch Allyn reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult Welch Allyn to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of Welch Allyn.
SCANTEAM 6920. The SCANTEAM 6920 is a bi directional 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 6920 indicate a good read or bad read to the operator.
Auto detection of “Caps Lock” Key State on the Host PC Good Read / Bad Track / Error LED and Beeper Normal Operation Programming Mode Good Read Bad or Missing Track Error Up to Five Programmable Prefix/Suffix Characters SCANTEAM 6920 User’s Guide...
Applications The SCANTEAM 6920 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, work in process data entry, labor and job tracking, and tool and equipment sign out are just a few of the possible applications for the SCANTEAM 6920.
Installation Caution: Always turn power to the host PC off before connecting, disconnecting, and/or changing DIP switch settings. SCANTEAM 6920 User’s Guide...
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. SCANTEAM 6920 User’s Guide...
Accessing the SCANTEAM 6920 DIP Switch Remove the DIP switch cover (on the bottom of the MSR). SCANTEAM 6920 Mag Stripe Reader Bottom View Set DIP switches to desired position. SCANTEAM 6920 Mag Stripe Reader Bottom View Re install the DIP switch cover.
This DIP switch setting value can be changed in Keyboard Programming Mode. See “Using Keyboard Programming Mode to Set Keystroke Speed,” page 9. See page 9 for information about using the “Keyboard Programming” Mode switch (SW8). SCANTEAM 6920 User’s Guide...
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Configuration Options: Keyboard Programming Mode Note: To set options in the “Keyboard Programming” mode all commands MUST BE typed in with an AT type keyboard. Setting Keystroke Speed to 80 Characters per Second US8<ENTER> SCANTEAM 6920 User’s Guide...
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Setting Keystroke Speed to 25, 40, or 60 Characters per Second US2<ENTER> US4<ENTER> US6<ENTER> Setting Keyboard Type to XT UKX<ENTER> Note: Step 8 is required for XT keyboard type command (“UKX”) only! Setting Keyboard Type to PS/2 models 25/30/70 or AT–PS/2 UKP<ENTER> UKA<ENTER> SCANTEAM 6920 User’s Guide...
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Setting and Activating a Transmit Control Character UAEx<ENTER> Deactivating and Eliminating a Transmit Control Character UAD<ENTER> SCANTEAM 6920 User’s Guide...
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Setting a Suffix (postamble) Character UEExxxxx;<ENTER> Setting the Position of a Prefix (preamble) or a Suffix (postamble) in data UPE<ENTER> UPD<ENTER> Deactivating and Eliminating a Prefix (preamble) or a Suffix (postamble) UBD<ENTER> UED<ENTER> SCANTEAM 6920 User’s Guide...
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Enabling or Disabling Track Configurations UTx<ENTER> Note: Triple track enable/disable options are not available with a two track MSR. Returning to Default Settings or Displaying a Summary of Commands UR<ENTER> UL<ENTER> SCANTEAM 6920 User’s Guide...
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/ suffix at ... rem [ur] return to default setup rem [ul] list how to using function key SCANTEAM 6920 User’s Guide...
Data from MSR No connection Signal Ground + 5 VDC power input Data Clock No connection Shell Shield [ Not standard product. Please consult factory for availability. Software Revision History Software Effective UG Notes Revision Date/Rev SCANTEAM 6920 User’s Guide...
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 6920 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.