User Guide
  Section 1. Features and Specifications 
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Table 1-2. Specifications 
Reference Standards  ISO 7810 and ISO 7811/CDL/ AAMVA* 
Power Input  5V From USB port 
Recording Method  Two-frequency coherent phase (F2F) 
Message Format  ASCII 
Card Speed  3 to 50 IPS 
MTBF  Electronics: 125,000 hours. Head: 1,000,000 passes 
ELECTRICAL 
Current 
 Normal Mode 
 Suspend Mode 
30mA 
300uA 
MECHANICAL (STANDARD PRODUCT) 
Weight  4.5 oz. (127.57 g) 
Cable length  6ft. 
Connector  USB Type A plug 
ENVIRONMENTAL 
Temperature 
Operating 32
o
F to 131
o
F (0
o
C to 55
o
C) 
Storage -22
o
F to 158
o
F (-30
o
C to 70
o
C) 
Humidity 
Operating  10% to 90% noncondensing 
Storage  Up to 100% noncondensing 
Altitude 
Operating  0-10,000 ft. (0-3048 m.) 
Storage  0-50,000 ft. (0-15240 m.) 
* ISO (International Standards Organization), CDL (California Drivers License), and AAMVA (American 
Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators). 
Figure 1-2. Dimensions 










