MagTek MODEL MT-85 - Manual (Page 12)

MT-85 RS-232 Reader/Encoder
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Note
The LED will flash yellow for about 30 seconds. If a card is not
swiped within that period, the Encode will time out, transmit a "T"
error message, and return to read mode.
COMMUNICATION SETUP
The default settings for communication are as follows:
Function Setting
Baud Rate 4800
Parity Odd
Data Bits 7
Stop Bits 1
BCC No
PIN LISTS
The pin list for the 25-pin connector (from the MT-85 to the PC) is shown in Table 2-1. The pin
list for the power jack on the 25-pin connector is shown in Table 2-2.
Table 2-1. MT-85 Cable 25-pin connector
Pin Signal at MT-85
2 RXD (input)
3 TXD (output)
4 CTS (input)
5 RTS (output)
7 GND
6 -
8 -
20 -
Table 2-2. DC power jack on 25-pin connector
Pin Signal
Center +12VDC
Outer GND