Spec Sheet

01/ 08 REV. C
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Unitech America
Los Angeles, Houston, Mexico City
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Unitech Asia Pacic
Taipei
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Unitech Japan
Tokyo
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Unitech Europe
Tilburg / Netherlands
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Unitech Greater China
Beijeng, Shanghai, Guang Zhou, Xiamen
http://www.ute.com.cn http://www.ute.cn [e-mail]
Taipei http://adc-utt.unitech.com.tw [e-mail]
Head Oce
Taipei
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MSR120 Magnetic Stripe Reader
Unitech’s MSR120 reader provides a simple, reliable, and versatile
magnetic stripe reading solution for all your MSR needs.
The MSR120 is the perfect MSR tool for applications such as point of
sale, access control, and self-service applications. Known for its
reliability, it is easy to install and use.
The MSR120 is available in dual and triple track congurations for
reading ISO cards, and can be connected to any PC or Mac via RS232
or USB interface.
Cards can be swiped and read in both directionsand an LED provides
feedback to the user indicating “ready to read” or “read error”.
Features
• Bi-directional card swiping
• Compatible with PCs and MAC computers
• Easily desktop or wall mounted
•Compact space-saving design
• RS232, or USB interface
• Advanced data editing capabilities
• ISO 7811, AAMVA, & CA DMV formats
Mechanical
Magnetic Stripe Formats ISO 7811, AAMVA, & CA DMV
Swipe Speed 3 to 55 inches per second
Card Width 0.010 to 0.050 inches
Slot Width 0.055 inches
Decoding Standard decoding with advanced output data
editing
Dimensions 3.94" (L) x 1.38" (W) x 1.18" (H)
Weight Approximately 9 oz. with cable
Color Beige or black
Swipe Bi-directional
Cable Length 74" (1.8M)
Connectors USB, RS232 emulation
Mounting 2 mounting holes with brass threaded inserts
Velcro strips
Reliability
Electronics MTBF (mean 125,000 POH (power on hours)
time between failures)
Magnetic Head Life 1,000,000 passes minimum
Rail and Cover Life 1,000,000 passes minimum
Read Rate Less than one error in 100,000 bits on cards
conforming to ISO 7811 1-5 (not caused by
operator error)
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0
o
C to 55
o
C (32
o
F to 131
o
F)
Storage Temperature -30
o
C to 70
o
C (-22
o
F to 158
o
F)
Rating Maximum 95% RH non-condensing
MSR120
Magnetic Stripe
Reader