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97-MSCR-QS Rev A

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Dolphin

 9700-MSCR 

Magnetic Stripe and Smart Card Reader 

Quick Start Guide

Introduction

The Magnetic Stripe and Smart Card Reader (MSCR) for 
the Dolphin 9700 enables easy data capture with the swipe 
of a magnetic stripe card or smart card insertion. The MSCR 
snaps onto the bottom panel of the Dolphin terminal for easy  
installation or removal. 

Software Requirements

Before you connect the Dolphin terminal to the 9700-MSCR, 
make sure you have the most current software installed. To 
check the terminal’s system information, tap

Start > Power Tools > SysInfo

.

The kernel version must be 20.01 or later in terminals 
running Windows Mobile 6.5 Classic. In terminals running 
Widow Mobile 6.5 Professional, the kernel version must be 
21.01 or later. 

Service pack version 7 

or later is required.

D9700 MSCR Demo Application

Not all Dolphin 9700 terminals are equipped with the D9700 
MSCR Demo application. For download and installation 
instructions, see 

Installing the MSCR Demo Application

, in 

this quick start guide.

Application Developer Note

For maximum battery performance, turn off power to the 
9700-MSCR when the module is not in use. 

Attaching the MSCR to the Dolphin 

1.

Press the Power key to put the terminal in Suspend 
mode.

2.

Remove the stylus from the Dolphin 9700 stylus slot 
and store it in the stylus loop on the hand strap.

3.

Slide the MSCR onto the terminal until the MSCR 
snaps in place.

Note: To improve unit grip and reduce the possibility of 

accidental drop, Honeywell recommends using the 
supplied hand strap while operating the terminal with
the MSCR attached.

4.

Press the Power key to wake the terminal.

Indicator LED

Magnetic Stripe 
Card Slot

Dolphin 9700

Smart Card Slot
with Rubber Cover

I/O Connector

Release Latch

MSCR LED Indicator

The single LED indicator located on the top surface of the 
MSCR housing denotes the communication status and the 
selected function (i.e., Magnetic Stripe Reader or Smart 
Card Reader). 

This color and status

means . . .

Green

active

Green LED activity indicates the 
Magnetic Card function is 
selected.

Slow Flashing

The MSCR has power and is idle.

Solid

A magnetic stripe card is being 
swiped/read.

Fast Flashing

The MSCR has successfully read 
the magnetic card.

This color and status

means . . .

Yellow

active

Yellow LED activity indicates the 
Smart Card function is selected.

Slow Flashing

The MSCR has power and is idle.

Fast Flashing

The Dolphin is performing smart 
card read/write operations.

Using the MSCR Demo Application

You can use the MSCR Demo application to verify that the 
Dolphin 9700 terminal can receive data from the MSCR.

Starting the MSCR Demo Application

1.

On the Dolphin terminal, tap 

Start > File Explorer > 

My Device > Program Files > D9700 MSCR Demo > 
D9700MSCRTest.

Note: Not all Dolphin 9700 terminals are equipped with the 

D9700 MSCR Demo application. For download and 
installation instructions, see 

Installing the MSCR Demo 

Application

, in this quick start guide.

2.

Connect the MSCR to 
the Dolphin terminal.

3.

Verify 

COM1

 is 

selected from the pull 
down menu.

4.

Check the box next to, 

Power

Note: The LED indicator on the MSCR emits a single long 

green flash and then flashes approximately every three 
seconds. By default, the Magnetic Stripe Reader function 
is activated when power is supplied to the MSCR.

Testing the Magnetic Stripe Reader

1.

Swipe a magnetic stripe card. The green LED stays illu-
minated for the duration of the swipe. 

Note: You can swipe the card from 

either the left or the right. Make 
sure the magnetic stripe of the 
card is facing down, toward the 
I/O connector as shown.

 

2.

The LED rapidly flashes green four times to indicate a 
good read. The data from the card appears on the 
terminal’s screen.

Note: If the LED does not flash, the card swipe was not 

successful.

Testing the Smart Card Reader

1.

Remove the Rubber Cover 
protecting the smart card 
slot.

Note: Do not discard the rubber 

cover. The cover protects 
the smart card slot when 
not in use.

2.

Select 

SCR

. The LED 

indicator changes to yellow, 
emits a single long flash, 
and then flashes every
3 seconds.

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