MagTek MT-211232 RS-232 3-TRACK - Manual (Page 22)

RS-232 Swipe Reader, 3-Track
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If the Reader does not respond as described above, make a note of the prompts or error messages
on the display and status of the LED on the Reader. Then call MagTek Customer Assistance at
1-888-624-8350.
READER TO HOST MESSAGE FORMAT
Figure 3-1 shows the format in which data is transmitted after a card with a single track is read
successfully. Track data is sent in the following order: SS, Track Data, ES.
STX> SS CARD DATA ES <CR> <ETX>
End of Text Character
(03 Hex) Optional.
Set SW5 to ON
Carriage Return Character (OD Hex)
Optional. Set SW6 to ON.
End Sentinel Character
(ASCII “?”) Set SW7 to ON.
Card Data in ASCII Track Order
Start Sentinel Character. Set SW7 to ON
(ASCII “%” for ISO Track 1)
(ASCII “;” for ISO Track 2)
(*ASCII “+” for ISO Track 3)
Start of Text Character (02 Hex)
*“+” = Other symbols may be used for Track 3, e.g., “!” , “;”, or “B”.
Figure 3-1. Host Message Format for a Single Track
Figure 3-2 shows the format in which data is transmitted after a card with all three tracks is read
successfully and switches 5, 6, and 7 are on. The output is as follows:
STX SS
TK 1
CD
TK 1
ES
TK 1
SS
TK 2
CD
TK2
ES
TK2
SS
TK 3
CD
TK 3
ES
TK 3
CR ETX
Figure 3-2. Host Message Format for Three Tracks
Where:
STX = Start of Text Character (02 Hex)
SS = Start Sentinel (See above for ASCII symbol for track)
CD = Card Data (Card Data in ASCII Track Order)
ES = End Sentinel (See above for ASCII symbol for track)
CR = Carriage Return (OD Hex)
ETX = End of Text Character (03 Hex)