Unitech MS242, User Manual

Page 1: ...Magnetic Stripe Reader MS242 User s Manual Version 1 1 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd...

Page 2: ...Date Change Description Version 2016 1 8 First published version 1 0 2018 6 13 Update 2 3 1 1 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electron...

Page 3: ...nstallation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference with radio communicati...

Page 4: ...l Mobile Satellite Systems Therefore it will only transmit on the 5 25 5 35 GHz 5 47 5 725 GHz and 5 725 5 850 GHz band when associated with an access point AP FCC Label Statement This device complies...

Page 5: ...h eu public Safetyregulatorystatement RoHS Statement This device conforms to RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances European Union regulations that set maximum concentration limits on hazardous mate...

Page 6: ...iv 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd Taiwan NCC Warning Statement 1 2 30 10 2 2 1...

Page 7: ...r module is located on the memory compartment cover on the back of the unit Laser information only applies to the products with laser components CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance o...

Page 8: ...ttery cool Avoid hot vehicles For prolonged storage keep the battery at a 40 charge level Do not leave the battery uncharged and unused for an extended period of time the battery will wear out and the...

Page 9: ...etecting device for a charger to ensure a safe charging temperature range Storage and safety notice Although charged batteries may be left unused for several months their capacity may be depleted due...

Page 10: ...ame specification of adapter to charge your unitech product Using the wrong power adapter can damage your unitech product The message above only applies to the product connected to the adapter For the...

Page 11: ...om E mail info jp ute com Address Website Room401C 4F RIHUA International Mansion Xinfeng 3nd Road Huoju Hi tech District Xiamen Fujan China Address Website http cn ute com Kayabacho Nagaoka Building...

Page 12: ...pplier or unitech local office for actual length of warranty period to your purchased product Warranty becomes void if equipment is modified improperly installed or used damaged by accident or neglect...

Page 13: ...nformation v Battery Notice vi Adapter Notice viii Hearing Damage Warning viii Worldwide Support ix Warranty Policy x Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 1 Package 1 1 2 Product Photos 2 1 3 Specifications 3 1 4 G...

Page 14: ...ft box If something is missing or damaged please contact your unitech representative The standard package contents MS242 Scanner Quick Start Guide Regulatory Compliance Statements Velcro pads 1 2016 u...

Page 15: ...MS242 User s Manual 1 2 Product Photos LED Indicator Bi directional card swiping 2 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd...

Page 16: ...1 specification Magnetic Stripe Recording Method Supports AAMVA formats Support single dual or triple track cards Maximum Number of Tracks 3 tracks 5 to 55 inches per second bidirectional Swipe Speed...

Page 17: ...he reader is connected to the host computer via a USB input port Since USB devices are designed to be plug and play the computer will search for a Human Interface Device HID driver when the reader is...

Page 18: ...p 3 While swiping the card through the reader the LED will go off Step 4 Once the entire magnetic stripe has been read the LED indicator will light up as green to signal a good read If a good read is...

Page 19: ...om an intelligent communication interface The intelligent magnetic stripe reader provides extensive formatting capability In addition characters can be added to the formatted data To support the forma...

Page 20: ...e the default settings table for details Step 1 The configuration software can be downloaded from unitech website From the website download MagSwipe Configuration Utility ZIP file into a temporary fil...

Page 21: ...stallation process MagSwipe configuration Utility menu is installed in the programs folder of the Start menu Connect the reader to the host computer and ensure it is getting power Point to the MagSwip...

Page 22: ...egistered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd MS242 User s Manual Step 4 The utility will start at the Home Page with a menu on the left border Point and click on the menu items as needed For info...

Page 23: ...ce based on the connector used to connect the reader to the host If you skip this step the utility will automatically use the previously selected interface or find the appropriate USB interface Step 6...

Page 24: ...ing your selections click SEND TO MSR to send the changes to the reader The reader s response will always be the same One slow beep indicates the host command has been accepted by the reader and the r...

Page 25: ...n programmed with the least restricted settings thus making it able to read most standard format magnetic stripe cards out of the box The reader s output data format can be reconfigured to meet the ex...

Page 26: ...ion Utility You would hear a beep sound from MS242 Step 2 Skip SELECT READER INTERFACE MS242 would auto detect it please click CANCEL 13 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is...

Page 27: ...nics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd MS242 User s Manual Step 3 Select Pre Postamble in CHANGE BASIC READER SETTINGS Step 4 Send to reader MS...

Page 28: ...MS242 User s Manual Step 5 Check current setting MS242 would beep once 15 2016 unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd...

Page 29: ...ore the first data character start and after the last data character end indicating the beginning and end respectively of data Track Separator A designated character which separates data tracks Termin...