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MS246 User Manual
1. Introduction
The Unitech MS246 is an intelligent, programmable magnetic stripe reader that provides a
wide range of functionality and value in a convenient package size. The entire unit is just
100mm long, about the length of a credit card. It reads up to three tracks of information
with a single swipe in either direction, and has a beeper and three-color LED indicator to
signal a successful read. The MS246 is programmable so that the data format and
intelligent interface output can be programmed & configured to match application and
communication requirements.
2. Features and Benefits
 Bi-directional card reading
 Reads up to three tracks of card data
 An LED and a beeper on the reader provide status of the reading operations
 Compatible with USB specification Revision 2.0 (USB interface)
 Compatible with HID specification Version 1.1 (USB interface)
 Uses standard Windows HID driver for communications; no third party
device driver is required (USB interface)
 User-friendly configuration software for device configuration