Owner manual
USB Insertion Reader
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FEATURES
Major features of the Insert Reader are as follows:
• Powered through the USB – no external power supply required (current consumption of less
than one USB Unit Load)
• Hardware Compatible with PC or any computer or terminal with a USB interface
• Mag-Stripe reading during insertion and/or removal of card – for reliable card reading
• Reads encoded data that meets ANSI/ISO/AAMVA standards and other custom formats such
as ISO track 1 format on track 2 or 3
• Reads up to three tracks of card data
• Compatible with USB specification Revision 1.1
• Compatible with HID specification Version 1.1
• Can use standard Windows HID driver for communications; no third party device driver is
required
• Programmable USB serial number descriptor
• Programmable USB Interrupt In Endpoint polling interval
• Programmable read direction. (insert, withdrawal or both)
• Non-volatile memory for configuration storage
• Optional 6-foot Black or Pearl White cable; the 3-track version uses standard USB mini Type
B connector
• Isolated PCB – isolates electronics from debris and liquids
• AGC (Automatic Gain Control) in MagTek’s latest read IC - enhances read performance
with less susceptibility to RF interference
• Beam-mounted Read-heads – improves card tracking capabilities
• Ruggedized Chassis and Bezel Material - improves temperature and impact performance
• Open Chassis Design – provides superior debris clearing capability
• Half-card Drop Out – allows half-size credit cards and coins to be cleared from insert
channel.
HARDWARE CONFIGURATIONS
The Configuration is as follows:
Part
Number
Head
Configuration
USB
Mode
Bezel Connector Cable P/N
21065140 Dual head, Tk 1,2,3 HID/KB Flat
USB Mini B,
5-pin
16051430
21065141
Dual head, Tk 1,2
HID
Extended
53048-0510
21041494 or 21041495
21065145 Head right, Tk 1,2,3 HID/KB None
USB Mini B,
5-pin
16051430
21065146
Dual head, Tk 1,2
HID
None
53048-0510
21041494 or 21041495
21065150 Dual head, Tk 1,2,3 KB Flat
USB Mini B,
5-pin
16051430
21065154 Dual head, Tk 1,2,3 HID Flat
USB Mini B,
5-pin
16051430










