ID Tech MINIMAG User Manual

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Reading and Decoding Settings
This command will turn the MiniMag on or off, and set the decoding
directions. If the reader is disabled, no data will be sent to the host.
Syntax: /e/d/fu<space>b1b2<ENTER> where...
MSR Reading Settings
b1=0 MSR Reading Disabled
b1=1 MSR Reading Enabled
Decoding Method Settings
The MiniMag can support three kinds of decoding directions. With the
bi-directional method, the user can swipe the card in either direction
and still read the data on the magnetic stripe. Otherwise, the card can
only be swiped in one direction to read the card.
b2=1 Decoding in both directions
b2=2 Moving stripe along head in direction of encoding
b2=3 Moving stripe along head against direction of encoding

ID Tech MINIMAG Specifications

General

Interface	TTL
Scan speed (max)	76.2 mm/sec
Operating voltage	5 V
Power consumption	4 mA
LED indicators	Yes
Storage temperature (T-T)	-30 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 55 °C
Cable length	1.8 m

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	130 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	34 x 90 x 28 mm