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	Unidirectional
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 stndrd	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, memory 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
User input devices	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
Password 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 x0.80"W x1.05"H	1.75"L x1.20"W x1.50"H	3.50"Lx1.50"Wx1.20"H
Weight	1.5oz	1.9oz	2.7oz
Warranty	1 year	1 year	1 year
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 transactions	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 with 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 with 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"Lx3.10"Wx1.75"H	4.25"Lx3.00"Wx1.4"H	4.25"Lx3.00"Wx1.4"H
Weight	8.5oz	5.9oz	6.7oz
Warranty	1 year	1 year	1 year

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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