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MS240 Programmable Reader

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Unitech’s MS240 reader provides a simple, reliable, and versatile magnetic stripe reading solution for all your MSR needs.

The Unitech MS240 is the perfect MSR tool for applications such as point of sale, access control, and self-service applications. Known for their reliability, they are easy to install and use.

The Unitech MS240 is available in dual and triple track configurations for reading ISO cards and driver’s licenses. Readers can be affixed to most computer keyboards or to any flat surface, and connected to any PC or Mac via keyboard wedge or USB interface.

No programming, software drivers, or external power is required. Just connect the reader to the keyboard and the keyboard port or a USB port on almost any PC or Mac and you're ready to read magnetic stripe cards. Data is read from the card and sent to the PC or Mac just as if it were entered from the keyboard. The Unitech MS240 is low-power CMOS, so no external power source is required.

The Unitech MS240 can, however, be programmed to output your data exactly according to your requirements via the revolutionary Reader Configuration Manager software, available only for Unitech card readers. RCM is an easy to use Windows application that communicates your specific data output requirements directly to your Unitech MSR240. (Unitech MS240s connected to Macs might need to be configured via PC.)

Cards can be swiped and read in both directions. An LED provides feedback to the user indicating ready to read or read error.

Bi-directional card swiping
Output configurable via Windows software
Compatible with all popular computers
Easily desktop or wall mounted
Compact space-saving design
PS/2 wedge or USB keyboard interfaces
Advanced data editing capabilities
ISO 7811, AAMVA & CA DMV formats
1,000,000 minimum passes magnetic head
1 year warranty

Unitech MS240 Specifications


Mechanical


Magnetic Stripe Formats
ISO 7811, AAMVA, & CA DMV

Swipe Speed
3" to 55" per second, bi-directional

Card Width
0.010" to 0.050"

Slot Width
0.055" (1.37mm)

Interface
Unitech standard decoding with advanced output data editing

Dimensions


Length
3.94" (100mm)

Width
1.38" (35mm)

Height
1.18" (30mm)

Weight
Approx 9oz (255g) with cable

Color
Beige

Cable Length
6ft (1.83m)

Connectors
PS/2 keyboard wedge & USB

Mounting
2 mounting holes with brass threaded inserts
Velcro strips

Reliability


Electronics MTBF
125,000 POH

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
32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55°C)

Storage Temperature
-22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C)

Humidity
Max. 95% non condensing

Warranty
1 year
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