Section 1. Features and Specifications
External Auto-Ranging Power Pack
The Reader/Encoder is powered from an external
Auto-Ranging Input
The external power pack features an
Output Rating
The power pack is rated at approximately +12 VDC @ 4 A ± 5%.
Firmware
The firmware for the Reader/Encoder is based upon existing MCP protocol and command set.
Memory Cards
The firmware supports smartcard interfaces to memory cards.
FLASH Download Protection
To prevent illegal applications from being downloaded into the Reader/Encoder, the firmware verifies that the downloaded FLASH program is provided (authorized) by MagTek. If the program cannot ID itself correctly, the boot loader program abandons the FLASH load sequence and returns a unique status code that identifies the situation to the Host.
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