Magnetic Encoder Setup Configuration - HID FARGO HDP 6600 User Manual

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3.4.1 Magnetic encoder setup configuration

The Mag Encode window contains options for controlling the magnetic stripe encoding process.
Field
Encoding Options
PLT-02931, A.4
Description
Set the Encoding Mode and Coercivity or modify the ISO standards for Tracks 1, 2 and 3.
ISO Encoding: sends a formatted set of characters to the encoding module. The magnetic track tabs are
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inactive and display ISO defaults for each track. This is the default. See
Custom Encoding: all magnetic track options are active and can be changed.
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Raw Binary Encoding: sends a raw binary string rather than a formatted set of characters to the encoding
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module. Some magnetic track options are enabled.
JIS II Encoding: specific standards are used. The magnetic track tabs are inactive and display JIS II
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defaults for each track.
Coercivity: Select the Coercivity option (Oersted [Oe]) for the Magnetic Stripe type for the Card Type.
Super High Coercivity = 4,000 Oe
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High Coercivity = 2,750 Oe (HID high coercivity UltraCard IIIs are 2750 Oe)
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Medium Coercivity = 600 Oe
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Low Coercivity = 300 Oe
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Shift Data Left: This option shifts the recorded magnetic data to the left-hand side of the magnetic stripe on
the card. This is used when cards require insert type readers.
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User Guide
3.4.2 ISO track locations.
November 2021