Specialty Sensor Technologies, Inc.
SST Comparison Chart
Portable magstripe reader comparison chart for TA32, TA48, TA90,
TA130, TA400 & TA500
| Model |
TA32 |
TA48 |
TA90 |
| Tracks |
1,2&3 |
1&2 |
1&2 |
| Swipe Direction |
Bidirectional |
Bidirectional |
Bidirectional |
| Memory |
256K bytes FLASH |
256K bytes FLASH |
32K bytes EEPROM |
| Alternate
storage |
None |
None |
None |
| Storage
Capacity |
1000 transactions |
1000 transactions |
200 transactions |
| Timestamp |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| RS232 Interface |
No |
Yes- 3.5mm jack |
Yes- 3.5mm jack |
| USB Interface |
Yes- miniB |
Optional cable |
Optional cable |
| Cable Included |
USB miniB to standard |
RS232- 3.5mm to DB9 |
RS232- 3.5mm to DB9 |
| Data Length
Restriction |
None |
none |
none |
| Display |
1 tricolor LED (red, green, amber) |
1 bicolor LED & 1 regular LED (red, green,
amber) |
1 bicolor LED (red, green) |
| LED Display
Info |
Good Read, Bad Read, Mmeoyr Full, Erase,
Power |
Good Read, Bad Read, Memory Full, Erase,
Power, Low Battery |
Good Read, Bad Read, Memory Full, Erase,
Power |
| LCD Display
Info |
None |
None |
None |
| Beeper |
None |
None |
None |
| Battery Type |
Rechargeable 3.7V Li-Ion Polymer (included) |
1 CR2032 type 3V lithium included w/ unit |
1 CR2032 type 3V lithium included w/ unit |
| Battery Life-
continuous use |
50 hours before recharging |
12 to 20 hours |
20 to 28 hours |
| Battery
Life-transactions |
50,000 swipes |
5,000 - 10,000 swipes |
10,000 - 20,000 swipes |
| Auto Power Down |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Control |
Wakeup |
Wakeup + ON/OFF |
Wakeup + ON?OFF |
| Optional Power |
No |
No |
No |
| Passwork
Protection |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Software
Supplied |
Yes- TA reader |
Yes - TA reader |
Yes- TA reader |
| Carry Case |
Supplied |
Supplied |
Supplied |
| Carry Options |
Neck leash, belt leash |
Neck leash, belt leash |
None |
| Special
Features |
Longer card swipe, overall smallest size,
rechargeable battery, USB interface, 3 tracks, long battery
life |
Rugged, can be worn on belt, 1000
transactions, very small size, external ON/OFF, power
monitor |
Longer card swipe, good battery life,
moderately small size |
| Size |
3.25" L x 0.80" W x 1.05" H |
!.75" L x 1.30" W x 1.50" H |
3.50" L x 1.50" W x 1.20" H |
| Weight |
1.5oz |
1.9oz |
2.7oz |
| Warranty |
1 year |
1 year |
1 year |
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| Model |
TA130 |
TA400 |
TA500 |
| Tracks |
1&2 or 1,2&3 |
1&2 |
1,2&3 |
| Swipe Direction |
Bidirectional |
Bidirectional |
Bidirectional |
| Memory |
256K bytes FLASH |
256K bytes FLASH |
256K or 512K bytes FLASH |
| Alternate
Storage |
none |
None |
Multimedia card interface |
| Storage
Capacity |
1000 transaction |
1000 transactions |
1000+ transactions |
| Timestamp |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| RS232 Interface |
Yes- 3.5mm jack |
Yes- 3.5mm jack |
Yes- 3.5mm jack |
| USB Interface |
Optional cable |
Yes- miniB |
Yes-miniB |
| Cable Included |
RS232- 3.5mm to Db9 |
USB miniB to standard |
USB miniB to standard |
| Data Length
Restriction |
None |
None |
None |
| Display |
1 16char by 2 line LCD display w/ backlight
3 LEDs- (red, green, amber) |
2 regular LEDs (red, green) |
1 graphic LCD display- 132 by 65 pixels 2
LEDs (red, green) |
| LED Display
Info |
Good Read, Bad Read, Power, Charging |
Good Read, Bad Read, Memory Full, Erase,
Power |
Good Read, Bad Read, Memory Full, Erase,
Power |
| LCD Display
Info |
Time, Remaining Capacity, Dealer Message,
Erase |
None |
Track Info, Deal Message, Time, Capacity,
Qualifiers, etc. |
| User Input
Devices |
None |
None |
1 thumbwheel and 3 pushbutton switches |
| Beeper |
Yes- programmable |
No |
Yes- programmable |
| Battery Type |
2xAA NiMH rechargeable included w/unit |
2 x AA regular type included with unit |
2xAA regular type included with unit |
| Battery Life-
Continuous Use |
24 hours before recharging |
250 hrs |
250 hrs |
| Battery
Life-Transactions |
30,000 swipes |
250,000 swipes |
250,000 swipes |
| Auto Power Down |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Control |
ON/OFF |
Wakeup |
Wakeup |
| Optional Power |
Yes- AC adapter included |
No |
No |
| Password
Protection |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Software
Supplied |
Yes- TA reader |
Yes - TA reader |
Yes- TA reader |
| Carry Case |
None |
None |
None |
| Carry Options |
Can be placed on flat surface |
None |
None |
| Special
Features |
LCD display w/ backlight, rechargeable
batteries, AC adapter, can be placed on flat surface |
Low cost, very long battery life, USB &
RS232 interface, simple operation |
Graphic LCD display, user interface,
programmable, very long battery life, multimedia card
interface, 3 tracks, USB & RS232 interface |
| Size |
5.25" L x 3.10" W x 1.75" H |
4.25" L x 3.00" W x 1.4" H |
4.25" L x 3.00" W x 1.4" H |
| Weight |
8.5oz |
5.9oz |
6.7oz |
| Warranty |
1 year |
1 year |
1 year |
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