Mag-Stripe: Readers

This is a mobile magnetic stripe ­reader with integrated display. This reader is an excellent choice for mobile data collection of magnetic cards.

It uses a normal AAA battery for power supply and is ready-to-use by the press of the button. To transfer the data to a PC, simply connect it using a USB cable. It is a password protected device - unauthorized access is not possible. Use the setup software on the provided CD to configure date, date format, time, interface and backlight of the reader.

Whenever you want to transfer your collected data to the PC, a simple­ press on the button is enough. All data entries are displayed in order. Its memory can hold up to 2,048 data entries before any data has to be transferred to a computer. Every read process is accompanied by an acoustic and visual confirmation. Use its four navigation keys to control the device, go through data entries or delete them. After each read process the magnetic stripe data is displayed on the device. This includes always status information on the total amount of data entries, date and time.

* Mobile magnetic stripe reader with display

* Saves up to 2,048 entries

* Incorporates anti-fraud measures to inhibit recording of bank/credit cards

* Backlight

* Easy integration through USB

* Complete with easy to use Windows Application

* Exports simple text file for further processing

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The MSR200 is a quality, reliable, low cost Mag-Stripe Swipe Reader with the following features:

+ Reading magnetic stripe complied with ISO 7811 and DMV formats

+ Manual swiping, Bi-directional reading with Keyboard simulated output

+ 5~55ips operational swipe speed

+ Reading single or triple track options

+ Read High and Low coercive force magnetic stripe (300~4000Oe)

+ PS/2 keyboard connection

+ Compact size with dimensions of 100mm(L) x 34mm(W) x 40mm(H)

+ Easy mounted on keyboard or any flat surface

+ Programmable output date format by keyboard programming

+ Audible beeper and LED indicators for card reading status

+ CE, FCC, UL, cUL certified

The 1023 is an intelligent reader with a built in decoder. It has the following options and features:

+ Magnetic card reader tracks 1,2 and 3, single track, dual track, triple track options available

+ Accepts both Hi/Lo Co type cards

+ RS232, USB and keyboard wedge interface options

+ Bi-directional card reading supported

+ Allows 'on the fly' editing and formatting of card data

+ has interchangeable optional interface leads (N.B. serial interface requires external power source - see option below)

*** No longer available***

This reader is housed in an ivory coloured plastic housing with rear fixing points and a 1 metre data cable. It gives an ASCll RS232 output when ISO Track 2 cards are swiped. Standard baud rate is 9600 bps, 8 bits, no parity. This reader connects to a PC style COM1 port and is powered by the interface, it gives and audible and visual indication of a good read. No software is supplied with this unit.

This reader is from a well respected UK company specialising in products for access control and related data collection. The reader incorporates a magnetoresistive read head for low card wear.

*** No longer available***

This reader has an ASCll RS232 output when ISO Track 2 cards are swiped. Standard baud rate is 9600 bps, 8 bits, no parity. Operating temperature range is 0º C to + 70ºC. Requires a 12V power supply. 3 Metre cable with bare ends for custom projects. LED state can be set with signal switch from HIGH (red) to LOW (green).

This reader is from a well respected UK company specialising in products for access control and related data collection.

The reader incorporates sealed magnetoresistive elements which are further protected with a ceramic overstate. The heads not only operate in wet conditions but reduce head/card wear as there is minimal pressure contact when cards are swiped. This technique is now generally considered as the best card reading technology for the access control and related markets and has been incorporated in many tens of thousands of readers.