User guide
Section 1. Features and Specifications
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SPECIFICATIONS 
Table 1-2 lists the specifications for the USB IntelliHead. Figure 1-2 shows the dimensions for 
the standard product. 
Table 1-2. Specifications 
Reference Standards  ISO 7810 and ISO 7811 and AAMVA* 
Power Input  5V From USB bus 
Recording Method  Two-frequency coherent phase (F2F) 
Message Format  ASCII 
Card Speed  3 to 50 IPS 
MTBF  Electronics: 125,000 hours. Head: 1,000,000 passes 
ELECTRICAL 
Current 
  Normal Mode 
  Suspend Mode 
15mA 
200 
µ
A
MECHANICAL (STANDARD PRODUCT) 
Weight 
Cable length  See Table 1-1 
Connector  See Table 1-1 
ENVIRONMENTAL 
Temperature 
Operating  -40 ºC to +70 ºC (-40 ºF to 158 ºF) 
Storage  -40 ºC to +70 ºC (-40 ºF to 158 ºF) 
Humidity 
Operating  10% to 90% noncondensing 
Storage  Up to 90% noncondensing 
Altitude 
Operating  0-10,000 ft. (0-3048 m.) 
Storage  0-50,000 ft. (0-15240 m.) 
* ISO (International Standards Organization) and AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle 
Administrators). 










