Unitech MS240 Specifications

MS240 Magnetic Stripe Reader
Unitech's MS240 reader provides a simple, reliable, and versatile
magnetic stripe reading solution for all your MSR needs.
The 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 MS240 is available in dual and triple track configurations for
reading ISO cards, and can be connected to any PC or Mac via
keyboard wedge or USB interface.
Cards can be swiped and read in both directions. An LED provides
feedback to the user indicating "ready to read" or "read error".
Output configurable via Windows software
Compatible with all popular computers
Advanced data editing capabilities
ISO 7811, AAMVA, & CA DMV formats
1,000,000 minimum passes magnetic head
product
design
award
2006
Features
Bi-directional card swiping
Easily desktop or wall mounted
Compact space-saving design
PS/2, RS232, or USB interface
1 year warranty
MS240
Magnetic
Stripe
Mechanical
Magnetic Stripe Formats ISO 7811, AAMVA, & CA DMV
Swipe Speed 3 to 55 inches (76 to 1400mm) per second,
bii-directional
Card Width 0.010 to 0.050 inches (0.25 to 1.27mm)
Slot Width 0.055 inches (1.40mm)
Unitech standard decoding with advanced output
Decoding
data editing
Dimensions 100mm (L) x 35mm (W) x 30mm (H)
3.94" (L) x 1.38" (W) x 1.18" (H)
Weight Approximately 9 oz (255g) with cable
Color Beige or black
74" (1.8M)
Cable Length
Connectors PS/2 keyboard wedge, RS232, and USB
Mounting 2 mounting holes with brass threaded inserts
Velcro strips
Reliability
125,000 POH (power on hours)
Electronics MTBF (mean
time between failures)
1,000,000 passes minimum
Magnetic Head Life
1,000,000 passes minimum
Rail and Cover Life
Less than one error in 100,000 bits on cards
Read Rate
conforming to ISO 7811 1-5 (not caused by
operator error)
Environmental
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Operating Temperature 0 C to 55
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-30 C to 70
Storage Temperature
Humidity Maximum 95% RH non-condensing
Reader
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C (32 F to 131 F)
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C (-22 F to 158 F)