Electrical

Operating Voltage:

9VDC +/- 10%.

Read Power Consumption:

140 mA typical, 180 mA maximum.

Write Power Consumption:

Single Track: 200 mA typical, 250 mA maximum.
Dual Track: 280 mA typical, 330 mA maximum.
Triple Track: 360 mA typical, 430 mA maximum.

Memory Capacity:

7 bit x 79 characters maximum.
5 bit x 107 characters maximum.
Optional support of 7 inch maximum at 75 or 210 BPI.

Encoding/Decoding Density:

75 or 210 BPI.

Communication:

RS-232C, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.

 Environmental  

Operating Temperature:

41° F to 131° F (5° C to 55° C).

Storage Temperature:

-22° F to 149° F (-30° C to 65° C).

Humidity:

Maximum 90% non-condensing.

 Reliability

Read Head Life:

500,000 passes minimum.*

Write Head:

500,000 passes minimum.*

Magnetic Read Rate:

Less than one error in 100,000 bits on cards conforming to ISO7811-5 (not induced by operator error).

Warranty:

One year, parts and labor.

 Mechanical

Card Formats:

ISO/ANSI, AAMVA, and CA DMV.

Available Configurations:

Tracks 1 and 2.
Tracks 1, 2, and 3.

Swipe Speed (Reading):

5 to 50 inches per second.

Swipe Speed (Writing):

10 to 35 inches per second.

Media Thickness:

.01 to .055 inches.

Slot Width:

Maximum card thickness—.055 (1.37 mm)

Dimensions:

Length: 7.9 inches (200 mm).
Width: 2.3 inches (59 mm).
Height: 2.2 inches (56 mm).

 User Programmable Features

Reset IDT 3840

Resets the unit to default values.

RS-232 port test

Tests serial port communications.

RAM test

Tests the internal memory.

LED test

Tests the LED indicators.

Sensor test

Tests the card sensor.

Read card

Reads a card once and displays the data.

Write card

Writes to a card once and verifies the data.

Continue read card

Reads card(s) multiple times and displays the data.

Continue write card

Writes to card(s) multiple times and displays the data.

Copy card

Copies data from one card to another.

Compare card

Compares two or more cards to determine if they are identical.

Write card from file

Writes cards from a set-up file.

Read raw data

Reads raw data and displays it raw or decoded.

Write raw data

Writes data to the card without encoding it.

Erase card

Erases data on one card for specified tracks only.

Sequential write

Writes incrementing data to a series of cards on a specified track

 Setup Menu Options

Select com port

Selects serial communication port (Com 1 or Com 2).

Check device model

Displays the model number and card type.

Select parity

Selects parity for each track (odd, even, or none).

Select card type

Selects card standards (ISO, CA DMV, AAMVA, or user-defined).

Set leading zeros

Change the number of leading zeros for 210 BPI and 75 BPI.

Set BPI for Track 2

Sets bits per inch for Track 2 (75 or 210).

Set bits per character

Sets bits per character for each track.

Check firmware

Displays the current firmware version.

* All reliability numbers are based on operation in a laboratory environment.