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Powering
Trusted Identities
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Magnetic Track Options
3.4.2 ISO track locations
The magnetic encoding module encodes onto tracks in accordance with an ISO/IEC 7811-2 magnetic stripe.
PLT-02931, A.4
Description
If these options are enabled, the user can specify how tracks are to be configured. All tracks display the same
options.
Encoding Mode: Displays the encoding mode selected.
Character Size: Sets the character data size (bits per character) used to encode the magnetic data on the
currently selected track.
This character size includes the parity bit (if enabled).
When the drop-down list is enabled, selections vary for the selected encoding mode:
Custom encoding: 5 and 7 bits
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Raw binary encoding: 4 and 8 bits
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ASCII Offset: Sets the character ASCII offset used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected
track. Options are: NULL, SPACE, and ZERO.
This character-offset value is subtracted from the ASCII value of each magnetic stripe data character prior to
encoding on the track.
Bit Density: Sets the bit recording density (bits per inch) used to encode the magnetic data on the currently
selected track. Options are: 75 and 210 BPI.
LRC Generation: Sets the LRC generation mode used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected
track. Options are: No LRC, Even Parity, and Odd Parity.
Character Parity: Sets the encoding mode used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.
Options are: No Parity, Even Parity, and Odd Parity.
Reverse Bit Order: This option is used to reverse the character bits for the encryption of data in specific
programs.
Add Leading Zeros: This option is used to add a set number of leading zeros to the magnetic string to move
the starting point of the encoded data in specific programs for encryption of data.
Default: Resets defaults for the current track.
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User Guide
November 2021