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USER MANUAL
BT Mag
Bluetooth Magnetic Stripe Reader
80125501-001-53
4/20/2012
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BT Mag User Manual
Revision History
Rev Date Description of Changes By
50 3/19/2012 Initial release JW
51 4/10/2012 Minor revision JW
52 4/19/2012 Minor revision JW
53 4/20/2012 Minor revision JW
Table of Contents
1Introduction................................................................................................................. 3
2Applicable Documents................................................................................................ 3
3Features and Benefits.................................................................................................. 3
4Specifications.............................................................................................................. 4
5LED Operation............................................................................................................ 6
6Outline Drawing ......................................................................................................... 8
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1 Introduction
The BT Mag is a handheld MagStripe reader that works with mobile devices or PCs with
Bluetooth connectivity. It transfers card data via Bluetooth to POS applications in the
host devices.
2 Applicable Documents
80125401-001 Rev.A BT Mag Requirement Spec
ISO 7810 Identification cards -- Physical characteristics
ISO 7811 - 1 through 6 Identification Cards - Track 1 through 3
ISO 4909 Magnetic stripe content for track 3
ISO 7812 Identification Cards – Identification for issuers Part 1 & 2
ISO 7813 Identification Cards – Financial Transaction Cards
AAMVA Specifications Drivers License Standards - Most recent available
80101502-001 Rev.F SPI Securehead manual
3 Features and Benefits
- Connects to any mobile device with Bluetooth capability
- Keychain holes for convenience
- Reads up to 3 tracks of card data
- Supports TDES and AES encryption using
DUKPT Key Management
- Wireless range up to 30 feet
- Battery life: 4 hours active, 8 hours standby
- Micro-USB port for battery charging
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4 Specifications
• Interface
- Class 2 Bluetooth
- Can also be a standalone USB device for key injection when a Micro-B to
A USB cable is connected
- Bluetooth is disabled during key injection or DFU communication
• Magnetic stripe reader
- Meets ISO 7811 specification
- Supports AAMVA formats
- Support single, dual or triple tracks card
- Bi-directional swipe
- TDES, & AES Encryption
- Media Densities: 75 bpi through 210 bpi on all tracks, F2F Encoding
Format
- Media Speed: 5 to 45 IPS
- Low Amplitude reading: >30 % @210 bpi, >40% @75 bpi
• Batteries
- Rechargeable battery
- Battery life:
• Up to 8 hours in standby mode
• Up to 4 hours in active mode
• Active mode is defined as 10+ swipes per hour
- Charging through MicroUSB interface external charger
- The unit is functional if Bluetooth connection is on while charging
• LED
- One Dual-color Led to indicate Bluetooth/Charging status
• blue indicates Bluetooth connection status
• Red indicates Charging
- Another Dual-color LED to indicate power/MSR read status
• Red indicates bad read
• Green on twice indicates good read
• Green blinking indicates power on/standby
• Reliability
- Magnetic Head Life: 300,000 passes minimum
- Rail and Cover Life: 100,000 passes minimum
- MTBF: 300,000 POH
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• Electro-Static Discharges (ESD)
- 6kV contact, and 12kV air discharge
• Environmental
Temperature range
- Operating 0 to 55° C (32 to 131° F) [non-condensing]
- Storage -30 to 70° C (-22 to 158° F) [non-condensing]
- Relative humidity: maximum 95% (non-condensing)
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5 LED Operation
BI-COLOR BI-COLOR
Event GREEN RED BLUE RED Description
Power on Only applied when user power
on the system or USB plug in.
Power off
Flash 3 times
ON (200ms)
OFF (200ms)
OFF OFF X
Only applied when user
shutdown the system or system
detect low battery signal.
ON(30ms) ON(30ms) Power
Standby/Sleep 1.The reader will enter this
mode when BT not in Pairing
or Connected status
BTM
Standby/Sleep 2. Short press the tact SW will
force BT to search and build the
Link again
MSR -
Standby/Sleep
OFF(4970ms)
OFF
OFF(4970ms)
X
ON(500ms)Pairing
OFF(500ms)
After the reader is power on,
that will into the pairing mode.
ON(30ms) BTM Connected
ON(30ms)
OFF(4970ms) OFF
OFF(2970ms)
X
This mode indicates the MSR is
connected with application
software and waiting to accept
the card swiping
Charging X ON N/A
Charging
Complete X OFF N/A
ON(30ms) The LED is blinking when
Battery voltage is lower than
3.3V.
Low Battery
X
OFF(2970ms)
X
X
The reader will shutdown
automatically when the battery
voltage is lower than 3.2V
Flash 2 times
ON(500ms) ON(30ms)
MSR - good read
OFF(500ms)
OFF
OFF(2970ms)
X Green indicates good read
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MSR - bad read OFF Flash 1 time
ON(500ms) ON(30ms)
OFF(500ms) OFF(2970ms) X Red indicates bad read
X: Not applicable
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6 Outline Drawing
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Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For P15B equipment
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For portable devices
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device was tested for typical hand held operations with the device contacted
directly to the human body to the sides of the device. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.