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MS240/241ProgrammableMagneticStripeReader

READER CONFIGURATION MANAGERMS240/241 Manual4Start It UpReader Configuration Manager software is the simplest and mostfoolproof way to configure your

The above four icons are used in the “Data Editing” feature of RCM.From left to right thay are the “Add a Formula” icon, the “Remove aFormula” icon, a

MS240/241 Manual6First LookClick the upload icon (see page 4) and the following pop-up screenwill appear:Double-click on any of the“Attributes” to edi

Beeps and DelaysBeep ToneSelect a value from “None” to “High” to set the loudness of the tone,or select “Low to High” or “High to Low” to set the char

MS240/241 Manual8Keyboard Wedge, continuedUse Numeric KeypadThe ASCII Code for numeric input from the keypad part of thekeyboard is different from tha

Receive TerminatorA user-definable Receive Terminator can be inserted at the end ofinput data. Pre-defined receive terminators include:<t>: Ta

10 MS240/241 ManualMagnetic ReaderThe Magnetic Stripe Reader configurat

11MS240/241 ManualTrack 2The recording density of Track 2 is defined as 75 bits per inch.The character configuration (encoding) is 4 bits plus 1 parit

12 MS240/241 ManualTrack 3The recording density of Track 3 is defined a

Setting Magnetic Reader ParametersMS240/241 Manual 13TerminatorThe Terminator is a command that follows after the bar code data.Four different termina

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14 MS240/241 ManualMagnetic Reader, continuedTrack 2 Account Number Onl

15MS240/241 ManualMagnetic Reader, continuedTrack 2 Output SequenceTrack 2 output sequence is arranged in the same manner as theTrack 1 output sequenc

MS240/241 Manual16Data EditingQualifierThe Qualifier section defines the conditions that must be present forthe mag stripe data to be modified, such a

17MS240/241 ManualData Editing, continuedDelete deletes existing modifier strings.Move Up / Move Down moves the modifiers up and downin relation to ea

18 MS240/241 ManualThe “Everything Else” FormulaIf a formula is entered

SPECIFICATIONSMS240/241 Manual 19INTERFACEConnector: PS/2, RS232, TTL, USB(see next page for pinouts)MAGNETIC READERSlot width: 0.055 inches (1.37mm)C

PINOUTSPin 1 N/CPin 2 TXD (Transmit Data)Pin 3 RXD (Receive Data)Pin 4 N/CPin 5 GND (Ground)Pin 6 N/CPin 7 CTS (Clear to Send)Pin 8 RTS (Request to Se

TROUBLESHOOTINGMS240/241 Manual 21Most problems that you might encounter with your reader can besolved using the following procedures:Test the scanner

MS240/241 Manual22Problems and SolutionsProblem: No output from reader.If the reader appears to read ( beeps after a swipe),but does not output data,

23MS240/241 ManualLimited Hardware WarrantyThe Limited Warranty terms described below are solely applicable to the Cus-tomer of Unitech Electronics (a

Improper handling, storage, environmental influences and /orproduct modification can lead to problems during use.This is particularly true if repairs

MS240/241 Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSREADER CONFIGURATION MANAGER 4. . . . . . . .Beeps and Delays 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MS240/241 Manual

MS240/241 ManualINTRODUCTIONThe MS240 is a family of magnetic stripe readers specifically designedfor reading ID, credit, membershop, or other types o

MS240/241 ManualMS240-3The MS240-3 AT keyboard wedge interface has a “Y” interface cablewith an AT male plug on one end and an AT female plug on theot

MS240/241 ManualMS240-4The USB interface is becoming popular and relatively foolproof.Your MS240-4 uses the standard USB driver that has been included