MS240/241
Magnetic Stripe Reader
Unitech’s MS240/241 reader provides a simple, reliable, and versatile magnetic stripe reading solution for all your MSR needs. The MS240/241 is the perfect MSR tool for applications such as point of sale, access control, and self-service applications. Known for their reliability, they are easy to install and use.
The MS240/241 is available in dual and triple track configurations for reading ISO cards, and can be connected to any PC or Mac via keyboard wedge or USB interface. Cards can be swiped and read in both directions. An LED provides feedback to the user indicating “ready to read” or “read error”.
Features:
• Bi-directional card swiping
• Output configurable via Windows software
• Compatible with all popular computers
• Easily desktop or wall mounted
• Compact space-saving design
• PS/2, RS232, or USB interface
• Advanced data editing capabilities
• ISO 7811, AAMVA, & CA DMV formats
• 1,000,000 minimum passes magnetic head
Optical & Performance
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| Magnetic Stripe Formats |
ISO 7811, AAMVA, & CA DMV |
| Swipe Speend |
3 to 55 inches (76 to 1400mm) per second, bii-directional
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| Decoding |
Unitech standard decoding with advanced output data editing |
| Read Rate |
Less than one error in 100,000 bits on cards conforming to ISO 7811 1-5 (not caused by
operator error) |
Communication
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| Connectors |
PS/2 keyboard wedge, RS232, and USB |
Enclosure
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| Card Width |
0.010 to 0.050 inches (0.25 to 1.27mm) |
| Slot Width |
0.055 inches (1.40mm) |
| Dimension |
100mm (L) x 35mm (W) x 30mm (H) |
| Weight |
255g |
| Color |
Beige or Black |
| Cable Length |
1.8m |
| Mounting |
2 mounting holes with brass threaded inserts Velcro strips |
Environmental
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| Operating Temperature |
0 to 55 degree |
| Storage Temperature |
-30 to 70 degree |
| Humidity |
Maximum 95% RH non-condensing |
Power Source
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| Electronics MTBF |
125,000 POH (power on hours)
*MTBF: mean time between failures |
Reliability
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| Magnetic Head Life |
1,000,000 passes minimum |
| Rail and Cover Life |
1,000,000 passes minimum |
Marketing Material
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| File Description |
Download |
| MS240/241 Brochure |
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Technical Material
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| File Description |
Download |
| MS240/241 User's Manual |
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Software Supporting
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| File Description |
Download |
| Reader Configuration Manager |
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