The Magnetic Strip Reader (MSR) Panel allows the user to test the MSR device connected to the system. When the user clicks the MSR Button, the Diagnostics Tool opens the MSR and enables it to recieve data. The testing for the MSR includes four main tracks of data, as shown below.
Testing the MSR
SAMPLE IMAGE
- Slide a card through the card reader
- Verify the data that is displayed in the tracks
It is important to note that the MSR test does not return a PASS of FAIL. It merely diagnoses whether the MSR is connected and functioning.