Brand |
UNITECH AMERICA |
Model |
MS246 |
Part Number |
MS246 |
Type |
MagStripe Reader |
Interface |
USB-KB, USB-HID |
Color |
Black |
Read Speed |
5 to 50 IPS |
Track |
1, 2 & 3 |
Card Format |
ISO 7811, AAMVA |
Media Thickness |
Card Thickness: 0.015" to 0.045"
Slot Width: 0.050" (1.37 mm) |
Head Duty Cycle (Passes) |
Magnetic Head Life: 1,000,000 passes minimum
Rail and Cover Life: 1,000,000 passes minimum |
Indoor Outdoor Ruggedness |
Indoor |
Power Requirements |
Magnetic TTL:
Power +5 VDC +/-10% (50mV ripple maximum).
Ground 0 VDC (GND). Chassis ground connected to GND and magnetic head case.
Operating Current:
1mA per track maximum when reading a card
About 70 mA for decoded magnetic stripe |
Operating Temperature |
32 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 55 degrees Celsius) |
Humidity |
Maximum 95% non-condensing |
Storage Temperature |
-22 to 159 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to 70 degrees Celsius) |
Feature |
Small footprint to fit in tight places
Reads up to 3 tracks of information
Bi-directional card swiping
Superior reading of high jitter, scratched, and worn cards
Reliable for over 1,000,000 card swipes
Threaded inserts for mounting
USB-KB or USB-HID interface, no external power supply required
OPOS driver available (Compatible with Windows 7, Vista and XP)
The Unitech MS246 is an intelligent, programmable magnetic stripe reader that provides a wide range of functionality and value in a convenient package size. The entire unit is just 100mm long, about the length of a credit card. It reads up to three tracks of information with a single swipe in either direction, and has a beeper and three-color LED indicator to signal a successful read. The MS246 provides easy USB connectivity and OPOS driver support. |
Dimensions |
1.18" x 1.38" x 3.94" |
Weight |
0.43 lb. |
The Unitech MS246 is an intelligent, programmable magnetic stripe reader that provides a wide range of functionality and value in a convenient package size. The entire unit is just 100mm long, about the length of a credit card. It reads up to three tracks of information with a single swipe in either direction, and has a beeper and three-color LED indicator to signal a successful read. The MS246 provides easy USB connectivity and OPOS driver support, and it is programmable so that the data format and output can be configured to match application and communication requirements.Magnetic Stripe Track Configuration: Triple TrackMinimum Swipe Speed: 5 in/sMaximum Swipe Speed: 50 in/sInterfaces/Ports: USBColor: BlackHeight: 1.2Width: 1.4"Length: 3.9"Weight (Approximate): 7 ozLimited Warranty: 2 Year"