MAG-TEK
211232 Swipe Reader
Mag-Tek's intelligent interface readers can be found all over the world in financial, point-of-sale, access control, and in self-service kiosk applications. Designed to read the magnetic stripe data on credit cards, debit cards, drivers' licenses, and I.D. cards with just a swipe, our readers are easy to install and are available in single, dual, and three track configurations. All of our readers are highly reliable with high-quality heads delivering up to 1,000,000 passes.
- Interfaces easily with PCs or ASCII terminals with RS-232 ports.
- Single, dual, or three track capability.
- Messages are checked using parity and LRC prior to transferring to host.
- Bi-directional read capability.
- LED indicator provides continuous status of the reader's operation.
- The mode of operation (buffered or unbuffered) baud rate, RS-232 communication parameters, and user protocol can be set through the switch block settings.
Specifications
- Power Input: 9V, 300mA DC Adaptor (Included), 117 VAC, 60Hz. Typical, 45mA.
- Power Consumption: 100mA at 9VDC.
- Dimensions: L:6.5" x W:1.75" x H:1.625"
- Weight (Reader): 7 oz.
- Weight (Adaptor): 11oz.
- Color: Most models available in black and pearl white.
- Cable Length: 6'.
- Recording Method: Two-frequency coherent phase (F/2F).
- Message Format: ASCII.
- Card Speed: 3-125 ips at 75 bpi; 3-50 ips at 210 bpi.
- MTBF (Electronics): 30,000 hours.
- MTBF (Head): 1,000,000 passes
Operating Environment:
- Temperature Operating: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F).
- Temperature Storage: -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F).
- Humidity Operating: 10% to 90% noncondensing
- Humidity Storage: Up to 100% noncondensing
- Altitude Operating: 0-10,000 ft. (0-3,048 m.)
- Altitude Storage: 0-50,000 ft. (0-15,240 m.)
Custom configurations and TTL interface also available.
