MagTek Port Powered Insertion Reader (RS-232) magnetic card reader

Port Powered Insertion Reader, RS232, Tracks 1, 2, Single Head, Flat Bezel, Stripe down, Head Connector J3 The Port Powered Insertion Reader can be single or dual head configuration. Figure 1-1 shows the Reader, the card orientation, and two bezel configurations. The dual head configuration can read the card on insertion and removal with the magnetic stripe facing up or down. The single head configuration can read the card on insertion and removal if the stripe is oriented to match the position of the head.
The Reader also has circuitry that automatically ensures that the ISO magnetic stripe is read in the case where a dual-stripe JIS (Japanese) credit card is inserted on the dual head unit.
The Reader conforms to the following specifications: ISO (International Standards Organization), ANSI (American National Standards Institute). The Reader conforms to specifications for Tracks 1 and 2 of the following 3-Track formats: AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators) and CDL (California Drivers License).