Mini Reader
Small-Footprint. USB or Port Powered. Bi-directional.
The Mini Magnetic Card Swipe reader family can read ISO and AAMVA card formats. The readers are available in various interface options. These readers provide a small package that is only slightly longer than a credit card. They can be mounted either with the self-mounting adhesive strips or by using the embedded threaded mounting hardware.
Features
- Low-cost, high-quality design
- Customization available
- Bi-directional read capability
- ISO, ANSI and AAMVA compatible
- Up to 1,000,000 passes with ISO-conforming cards
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Rails
Slim Profile. Wear-resistant. highly Durable.
Slim rail packages fit into small spaces not much larger than a credit card. These models do not include any electronics but they interface easily to the MagTek®'s Delta ASIC.
Features
- Variety of head carriers
- Up to 1,000,000 passes with ISO-conforming cards
- Multiple wire length and connectors available
- Small foot print
- Excellent environmental resistance
- Multiple interfaces available (RS-232, USB-HID, USB-KB, SPI, Shift-Out)
- Encrypted data option
- Multiple rail options (43mm, 60mm, Standard 90mm, Slim 90mm)
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43 mm
Small Footprint. Low Cost. High Quality.
The 43mm readers are popular for small spaces like hand held devices. These readers do not include a cover so they are easy to package into your enclosure.
Features
- Strobe and data interface
- Low-cost, high-quality design
- Customization available
- Bi-directional read capability
- ISO, ANSI and AAMVA compatible
- Up to 1,000,000 passes with ISO-conforming cards
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90 mm
Traditional Footprint. Low Cost. High Quality.
The open frame 90mm readers without covers are easy to integrate into many products requiring an integrated reader.
Features
- Strobe and data interface
- Low-cost, high-quality design
- Customization available
- Bi-directional read capability
- ISO, ANSI and AAMVA compatible
- Up to 1,000,000 passes with ISO-conforming cards
- Small foot print
- Excellent environmental resistance
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IntelliStripe 65
Manual Insert. EMV L1 4.1 - ISO 7816. Flexible interface.
The IntelliStripe 65 manual-insert card reader allows for fast and reliable reading of magstripe and/or Smart Card data on cards that meet the ISO 7810, 7811, 7816 specifications. Its ergonomically designed chassis allows for easy user interface, and ensures accurate and consistent card reading under all conditions.
It can withstand a wide range of operational and environmental conditions, and is an ideal card reader solution for environments such as ATM, Vending Machine, or Self-Service kiosks. Its optional card-latch feature allows the card to be securely held within the reader during the entire transaction process, and reduces the possibility of unwanted human intervention during card read operations. Power-fail card-latch release and manual over-ride features are available to ensure that a customer’s card can be easily retrieved under any condition.
Features
- Reads Magnetic stripe and smart cards
- EMV L1 4.1 certified
- Optional contactless read capability
- Open bottom for debris fall out
- USB and RS-232 interfaces on board
- Optional entry gate, card latch, metal bezel and SAM socket
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IntelliStripe 320
Motorized Transport. EMV L1 4.1 - ISO 7816. Flexible Interface.
The IntelliStripe 320 motorized card reader allows for fast and reliable reading of magstripe and/or Smart Card data on cards that meet the ISO 7810, 7811, 7816 specifications. Its motorized card transport is fast and smooth, with low mechanical jitter, and provides for accurate and consistent card reading.
The IntelliStripe 320 is rugged and corrosion resistant, utilizing a zinc die-cast chassis, high-impact plastic bezel, and stainless steel components. It can withstand a wide range of operational and environmental conditions, and is an ideal card reader for ATMs, vending machines, or self-service kiosks. Its motorized operation allows the card to be securely held within the reader during the entire transaction process, and eliminates the possibility of unwanted human intervention during card read operations.
Features
- Hybrid Reader
- EMV L1 4.1 certified
- Fast and smooth motorized card transport
- Dual RS-232 & USB interfaces
- 3 Track Magstripe Reader per ISO 7810, 7811
- EMV L1 4.1 - ISO 7816 approved Smart Card interface
- Support for many popular memory cards
- On-board SAM slot
- Dual-Color Red/Green status LED
- Single voltage (12 VDC) operation
- Power-Fail Card Eject (optional)
- Front Bezel Debris Gate (optional)
- Contactless Card (optional)
- Flat or Extended bezel options
- RoHS compliant
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MT-215 Reader
Dual Read Head. Rugged Design. Flexible Interface.
OEM Insertion Readers are available in a variety of interfaces and head arrangements. They can be mounted either for horizontal or vertical card insertion. The debris-clearing chassis minimizes down time caused by insertion of foreign objects. The dual head models can read a card with the magnetic stripe orientated in either of two directions—thus minimizing the need to reinsert the card. A card-present sensor at the rear of the slot notifies the application that a card has been inserted so that the cardholder can be prompted with further instructions.
Features
- Easy mounting to panel of host
- Open bottom for debris fall out
- Multiple interfaces
- USB Powered
- Dual head option
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P-Series Insert Reader
Sealed Bezel and Chassis. Dual Read Head. Flexible Interface
The P-Series Readers are designed for installations that might be subjected to harsh environments such as fuel (Petroleum) pumps and outdoor kiosks. The water-tight design of the bezel and reader body meet UL50 requirements and effectively seal the unit from vapors and liquids. This design protects the electronics from harmful contamination. These compact insert card readers conform to ISO standards. The readers are available with single or dual head configurations supporting 2 or 3 tracks of information. Dual-head units include circuitry to automatically ensure that the ISO magnetic stripe is read in the case where a dual-stripe JIS (Japanese) credit card is inserted. A card is read by inserting it into and/or removing it out of the card slot.
Optional mounting brackets, which tilt the unit forward to aid in draining water from the reader, are available.
Features
- Sealed bezel and chassis
- Ideal for gas pumps and outdoor kiosk applications
- Multiple interfaces available
- Available with a protruding or flat bezel
- Mounting brackets optional
- Dual head option
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Half Card Reader
Open Chassis. Small Footprint. Flexible Interface.
The Half Card Insert Readers take up very little panel space and require much less panel depth than full length insert card readers. They are popular for gaming purposes and other closed applications where special function cards are used. A rear sensor is used to indicate card present.
Features
- Small bezel
- Port-powered
- Ideal for gaming applications
- Multiple interfaces
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IntelliHead
Ultra-Compact. High Noise Immunity. Flexible Interface.
The IntelliHead product line fits the tiny Delta ASICalong with an equally miniaturized microprocessor directly into the three-track magnetic head. The IntelliHead not only saves development time by providing formatted outputs, but it also provides the highest form of integration by placing all of the electronics into the 3-track magnetic head. The OEM designer can join the magnetic head and an appropriate card rail into a convenient location on the product. This arrangement minimizes the footprint of the card slot as well as the electronics required to read the magnetic tracks.
All IntelliHead models can read 3-track cards with swipe speeds of from 3 to 60 inches per second (7.6 to 152.4 cm/s). Each has an integrated 5 inch (125mm) cable and 5-pin Molex connector; they can easily be equipped with an adapter cable to extend the length as required. The readers have all passed appropriate agency approvals including CE level B. The compact IntelliHead family of magnetic card readers offers support for USB, RS-232, SPI, and Shift-Out (Strobe/Data) applications. Each is available in a variety of reader packages.
Features
- Decode and interface electronics encapsulated inside the read head
- Superior read performance
- Increased noise immunity
- Excellent environmental resistance
- Small foot print
- Multiple interfaces
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Delta ASIC
Compact Design. High Noise Immunity. High Performance.
The Triple Track Delta ASIC blends over 30 years of magnetic experience with state-of-the-art electronics to provide a single-chip solution to retrieving data from a magnetic card. The 3-volt Delta ASIC with Shift-Out is a fully integrated magnetic stripe decoder offering superior data recovery from all types of magnetic cards. It buffers the entire track data, thus reducing the amount of memory required for the microprocessor. And the compact (4mm x 5mm) QFN package minimizes PCB space.
Features
- Low Power
- 3 tracks
- On board memory (shift-out interface)
- AGC (Automatic Gain Control) – reads cards from 30% - 200% of ISO standards
- Compact design – 4 mm x 5mm 14 pin MLF™ surface mount package
- Minimal external components – only a decoupling capacitor is required.
- Only 2 signals, DATA and STROBE to connect to your micro-controller
- Data buffer with Shift-Out – allows full card data to be locally stored on ASIC.
- High noise immunity
- High performance decoding – reads badly damaged cards
