
INSTALLATION
5-35
System 2 Installation / Programming Manual
Magnetic Stripe Card Readers
Overview
Corby Mag-Stripe Readers are available in indoor and outdoor versions. The reader is equipped with a wire
harness for all connections. Magnetic Stripe readers read data on ABA track II.
Magnetic Stripe Reader Styles
The Magnetic Stripe reader measures 1.95” wide by 5.5” in length. They are surface mountable and protrude
1.30” from the mounting surface. The Magnetic Stripe Reader is available in two versions. A swipe reader is
available for indoor use, and another for outdoor use. Readers can be installed up to 500 feet from the
Access System.
For outdoor installations:
The electronics are coated for moisture protection. A tube of dielectric grease is supplied for the installer to
field coat the connections to complete the procedure. After field connections are made, apply the grease to
the RJ-11 jack to seal out the moisture.
Magnetic Stripe Readers:
4073 - Indoor, surface mount, swipe (black)
4075 - Outdoor, surface mount, swipe (beige)
Magnetic Stripe Cards:
4074 - For use with 4073 and 4075 readers
Magnetic Stripe Reader Wire Runs
These Readers require a minimum of five wires with shield. Readers may be 500 feet from the System 2. If
distances greater than 500 feet are necessary a Line Extender Module (Corby P/N 4056) must be installed.
Wire must be multiconductor (not twisted pairs) and MUST be shielded. If you are using eight conductor
cable, Corby LEDS and RTE switches may use the extra wires.
Magnetic Stripe readers are very sensitive to the supply voltage for proper operation. Minimum operating
voltage for Magnetic Stripe readers is 4.75 volts DC measured at the reader. (Refer to Figure 18 or 19). Use
18 AWG for long wire runs that approach the 500 ft. Maximum. 22 AWG can be used for shorter wire runs
up to 200 ft. It is also possible to double up on the conductors that supply power to the reader. In this way, 22
AWG may be used for longer wire runs as long as the voltage measures at least 4.75 volts at the reader.
Commentaires sur ces manuels