IDTECH Spectrum Air User Manual

IDTECH Spectrum Air User Manual

Outdoor dual headed magnetic-only insert reader. usb and rs232 interfaces

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USER MANUAL
Spectrum Air
Outdoor Dual Headed Magnetic-Only
Insert Reader
USB and RS232 Interfaces
80116501-001-N
10 September 2020

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Spectrum Air Outdoor Dual Headed Magnetic-Only Insert Reader USB and RS232 Interfaces 80116501-001-N 10 September 2020...
  • Page 2 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual Copyright© 2020 by International Technologies and Systems Corporation (ID TECH). All rights reserved. ID TECH 10721 Walker Street Cypress, CA 90630 USA Agency Approved Specifications for subpart B of part 15 of FCC rule for a Class A computing device.
  • Page 3 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual Revision History Revision Date Description of Changes 05/07/2012 Initial draft 08/06/2012 Initial release 12/30/2012 Updated Appendix A 05/05/2013 • Remove the TTL part Remove conformal coated PCA from features 05/08/2013- • Enumeration SN and special terminator CRLF Clarify...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................................6 2. FEATURES ..................................6 3. ABBREVIATIONS................................7 3.1. Formatting to designate certain data types .............................. 8 3.2. Related Documents ......................................9 3.3. Supported Programs ......................................9 4. INSTALLATION ................................10 4.1.
  • Page 5 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 10.1. Table of Ctrl or Alt output for non-printable characters ........................36 11. APPENDIX B: ENVELOPE DRAWINGS ........................38 Copyright © 2020, International Technologies & Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. Page | 5...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    3 tracks of information from ISO and AAMVA encoded cards. A card is read by inserting it into and/or removing it out of the card slot. The Spectrum Air uses TriMag III and offers encryption feature for USB and RS232 interface.
  • Page 7: Abbreviations

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 3. Abbreviations AAMVA American Association of Motor Vehicle Administration American Banking Association Acknowledge Advanced Encryption Standard ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit Bits per Inch CADL California Driver’s License Format (obsolete) European Safety and Emission approval authority...
  • Page 8: Formatting To Designate Certain Data Types

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual NACK Non-acknowledge Next Generation Architecture Object Linking and Embedding OPOS OLE for Retail Point of Sale One Time Programmable Primary account number Printed Circuit Board (Assembled) Printed circuit board bare. Payment Card Industry Powered On Hours...
  • Page 9: Related Documents

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 3.2. Related Documents ISO 7810 Identification Cards - Physical Characteristics (1995) ISO 7811 Identification Cards -Recording Technique (1995) AAMVA Best Practices Guidelines for the Use of Magnetic Stripe ISO 4909 Magnetic stripe content for track 3 ISO 7812 Identification Cards –...
  • Page 10: Installation

    4. Installation 4.1. Physical Installation The Spectrum Air requires a cutout to be made for the bezel to protrude. The bezel is available in both a flush mount and standard extended bezel option. To protect against moisture entering from the bezel cutout, it is advised to order a unit that has a gasket installed or use protective sealant preventing intrusion of moisture into the internal kiosk area.
  • Page 11 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual Flush Bezel Cutout/Gasket Copyright © 2020, International Technologies & Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. Page | 11...
  • Page 12: Mounting Guidelines

    Use the four mounting holes or other customized mounting hardware to mount the reader. Note: ID TECH does not recommend mounting Spectrum Air readers horizontally; doing so prevents effective water drainage. However, if you do require horizontal mounting, make sure to follow the mounting guidelines above.
  • Page 13: Installing A Drain Wire

    ESD, grounding the chassis to earth ground will provide additional protection. To ground the Spectrum Air, attach a drain wire to the Spectrum Air’s frame at one of the points highlighted below using a M3.0x8mm screw and corresponding nut with M3x0.5mm thread, or to the screw securing the chassis to the bezel: 4.4.
  • Page 14: Usb Hid Interface

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 4.4.3. USB HID Interface Plug the reader into a standard USB connector on the host computer. The reader gets all needed power through the USB connector. The host will receive data from the reader as if it is coming from a USB HID device.
  • Page 15: Operation

    5. Operation 5.1. Operating Procedure The Spectrum Air is easy to operate. Make sure the reader is properly connected and receiving sufficient power. The green LED will indicate that it is ready to read. After a card is read, the green LED will light if the read was good;...
  • Page 16: Suggested Steps For Buffered Mode Application

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual erased. Refer to the specific in Buffered Mode Arm to Read [50 01 30], Buffered Mode MSR Reset Command, and Read MSR Data in Buffered Mode [51 01 xx] commands for more details. In buffered mode, the LED is set to slowly flash green until the reader is armed to read, at which point it turns solid green.
  • Page 17: Specification

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 6. Specification Physical dimensions 120mm x 92mm x 48mm (LxWxH with bezel) Environments Operating Temperature -20 °C to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F) Storage Temperature -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
  • Page 18: Connector Pinout

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 7. Connector Pinout 7.1. RS232 Interface Cable part number: CAB1041-1 (drawing PN 80028211) 7.1.1. Wire Connection Signal Chassis GND SHELL SLEEVE 7.1.2. PCA PIN Assignment Signal CHASSIS GND 7.1.3. FPC Interface Magnetic Head Signal...
  • Page 19: Led Interface

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 7.1.4. LED Interface LED1 Signal Green 7.1.5. Molex-Compatible Parts The following parts are compatible with the Molex housing and crimp terminal listed above. Molex 51004-0700-compatible housings: Ever connector/ECI 2040H-07 • Joint Tech/HR A2002H-07P •...
  • Page 20: Security Features

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 8. Security Features The Secure MIR Reader features configurable security settings. Before encryption feature can be enabled, Key Serial Number (KSN) and Base Derivation Key (BDK) must be loaded before encrypted transactions can take place. The keys are to be injected by certified key injection facility.
  • Page 21: Security Management

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 8.1.1. Security Management This reader is intended to be a secure reader. Security features include: Can include Device Serial Number • Can encrypt track 1, track 2, and track 3 data for bank cards and other cards •...
  • Page 22: Using The Demo Program

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 9. Using the Demo Program The Spectrum Air reader uses the same demo software as the SecureMIR reader. The demo software is provided to demonstrate features of the Encrypted MSR. It supports decrypting the encrypted data and sending command to MSR.
  • Page 23: Manual Command

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual The “Synchronize” button allows the demo program to query the reader determine its security/communication setting and “synchronize” to the readers setting. This button does not determine every possible reader feature such as baud rate, it assumes the reader is able to communicate with the demo program.
  • Page 24 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual Press Send Command and the input and output are shown in the lower text box. Copyright © 2020, International Technologies & Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. Page | 24...
  • Page 25: Security Level 3 Decryption

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 9.3. Security Level 3 Decryption The encrypted data will show in the Manual Command / Encrypted Data textbox after a card is inserted and/or removed. By default, the cursor is in Manual Command / Encrypted Data textbox NOTE: In order to allow the demo to know that the reader is in secure mode, select the Synchronize button.
  • Page 26 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual The default initial key is 0123456789ABCDEFFEDCBA9876543210. If the reader is programmed with a user-defined key, load the same key to the demo software by pressing the Input Initial Key button. Type the initial key in the box and press OK when finished.
  • Page 27: Security Level 4 Features And Decryption

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 9.4. Security Level 4 Features and Decryption When the reader is set to security level 4, an authentication process is required to capture and decode the data from a card insertion or removal. 9.4.1. Activate Authentication Command The ACT AUTH button sends the Activate Authentication Command.
  • Page 28 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual Copyright © 2020, International Technologies & Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. Page | 28...
  • Page 29: Deactivate Authentication Mode Command

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 9.4.3. Deactivate Authentication Mode Command Clicking the DEACT RPLY button exits or cancels the authenticated mode. Copyright © 2020, International Technologies & Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. Page | 29...
  • Page 30: Get Status

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 9.4.4. Get Status The Get Status button gives the reader activation status and precondition in this format: <83h><02h><Current Reader Status><Pre-condition> For example, 60 00 02 83 02 02 LRC 03 represents: Reader Status: the reader is waiting for a card insertion and/or removal •...
  • Page 31: Appendix A: Key Code Table In Usb Keyboard Interface

    ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 10. Appendix A: Key Code Table in USB Keyboard Interface For most characters, "Shift On" and "Without Shift" will be reverse if Caps Lock is on. Firmware needs to check current Caps Lock status before sending out data.
  • Page 32 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual Ctrl+] 30 Ctrl On Ctrl+6 23 Ctrl On Ctrl+- 2D Ctrl On SPACE 1E Shift On " 34 Shift On 20 Shift On 21 Shift On 22 Shift On & 24 Shift On 26 Shift On...
  • Page 33 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 09 Shift On 0A Shift On 0B Shift On 0C Shift On 0D Shift On 0E Shift On 0F Shift On 10 Shift On 11 Shift On 12 Shift On 13 Shift On 14 Shift On...
  • Page 34 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 2F Shift On 31 Shift On 30 Shift On 35 Shift On Home \home \end \right → \left ← ↑ \down ↓ PgUp \pgup PgDn \pgdn \tab bTab \btab 2B Shift On \esc Enter \enter Copyright ©...
  • Page 35 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual Num_Enter \num_enter Delete \del Insert \ins Backspace SPACE Pause Ctrl+[ \ctr1 2F Ctrl On Ctrl+] \ctr2 30 Ctrl On Ctrl+\ \ctr3 31 Ctrl On Left_Ctrl_Break \l_ctrl_bk Clear Ctrl Flag Left_Ctrl_Make \l_ctrl_mk Set Ctrl Flag for following char(s)
  • Page 36 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual Num_→ \num_right Num_↓ \num_down Num_← \num_left Print_Scrn \prt_sc System_Request \sysrq Scroll_Lock \scroll Pause \menu Break \break Caps_Lock \caps_lock Num_/ \num_/ Num_* \num_* Num_- \num_- Num_+ \num_+ Num_. \num_. 63 Num Lock On Num_DEL \num_del...
  • Page 37 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual Ctrl-S Alt-019 Ctrl-T Alt-020 Ctrl-U Alt-021 Ctrl-V Alt-022 Ctrl-W Alt-023 Ctrl-X Alt-024 Ctrl-Y Alt-025 Ctrl-Z Alt-026 Alt-027 Ctrl-\ Alt-028 Ctrl-] Alt-029 Ctrl-6 Alt-030 Ctrl-- Alt-031 Copyright © 2020, International Technologies & Systems Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 38 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual 11. Appendix B: Envelope Drawings unit: mm, general tolerance: ±0.2mm Copyright © 2020, International Technologies & Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. Page | 38...
  • Page 39 ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual Copyright © 2020, International Technologies & Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. Page | 39...

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