USB MagStripe Magnetic Card Reader
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Bi-directional
card swiping
- Output configurable via Windows software, also compatible for
Macs
- Easily desktop or wall-mounted with compact space-saving design
- USB interface (keyboard emulation)
- Advanced data editing capabilities
- ISO 7811, AAMVA, & CA DMV formats
- 1,000,000 minimum passes magnetic head
- 1-year warranty for main unit; 90-day warranty for cables

Unitech’s MS246 Magnetic Card Reader provides a simple, reliable,
and versatile magnetic stripe reading solution for applications such
as point of sale, access control, and self-service applications. No
programming, software drivers, or external power is required. Just connect
the card reader to the keyboard and USB port on almost any PC or Mac
and you're ready to read magnetic stripe cards. Data is read from the
card and sent to the PC or Mac just as if it were entered from the keyboard.
Magnetic cards can be swiped and read in both directions. An LED provides
feedback to the user indicating ready to read or read error.
The MS246 Magnetic Card Reader is available in triple track
configurations for reading ISO cards, credit cards and
driver’s licenses. Card readers can be affixed to most computer
keyboards or to any flat surface, and connected to any PC or Mac via
keyboard wedge or USB interface. The MS246 can be programmed to output
data according to requirements via the revolutionary Reader Configuration
Manager software, available only for Unitech Magstripe readers. KCM
is an easy to use Windows application that communicates your specific
data output requirements directly to your MS246. Units connected
to Macs may need to be configured via a PC.
Specifications & Dimensions
Mechanical
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Magnetic
Stripe Formats ISO 7811, AAMVA, & CA DMV
- Swipe Speed 3 to 55 inches per second, bi-directional
- Card Width 0.010 to 0.050 inches
- Slot Width 0.055 inches (1.37mm)
- Interface Unitech standard decoding with advanced output data
editing
- Dimensions Length: 3.94 inches (100mm)
- Width: 1.38 inches (35mm)
- Height: 1.18 inches (30mm)
- Weight Approximately 9 oz. (255 grams) with cable
- Color Beige or Black
- Cable Length 6 feet (1.83 meters)
- Connectors USB
- Mounting 2 mounting holes with brass threaded inserts
- Velcro strips
Reliability
- Electronics MTBF 125,000 POH
- Magnetic Head Life 1,000,000 passes minimum
- Rail and Cover Life 1,000,000 passes minimum
- Read Rate Less than one error in 100,000 bits on cards conforming
to ISO 7811 1-5 (not caused by operator error)
Environmental
- Operating temperature 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC)
- Storage temperature -22ºF to 158ºF (-30ºC to 70ºC)
- Humidity Maximum - 95% non-condensing
- Warranty 1 year
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No PO
Boxes please. This product can be shipped to addresses in the
USA and Canada only.
Overseas
shipping options. Products that are opened cannot be returned
unless they are defective. For more information, review the
return policy. For any questions about the correct scanner
model,
contact IDAutomation. |
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MS246 MSR Reader in Black - $65
- Price includes the MS246 Reader (Tracks 1, 2 and 3,
USB Keyboard Wedge) - Color: Black, plus FREE
Ground Shipping. (Priority shipping options available.)
Mfg part # MS246 |
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No PO Boxes please. This product
can be shipped to addresses in the USA and Canada only. only.
Overseas
shipping options. Products that are opened cannot be returned
unless they are defective. For more information, review the
return policy. For any questions about the correct scanner
model,
contact IDAutomation. |
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