MS242 User’s Manual
1.3 Specifications
Power supplied by the host computer via the
USB port.
Power Requirements
40 mA maximum for decoded magnetic stripe
(3 tracks) with USB / keyboard interface
Operating Current
-10° C to 55° C (14° F to 131° F)
Operating Temperature
-40° C to 70° C (-40° F to 158° F)
Storage Temperature
10% to 90% non-condensing
Relative Humidity
1,000,000 passes minimum
Magnetic Head Life
1,000,000 passes minimum
Rail and Cover Life
• Meets ISO 7811 specification
Magnetic Stripe Recording
Method
• Supports AAMVA formats
• Support single, dual or triple track cards
Maximum Number of Tracks
3 tracks
5 to 55 inches per second, bidirectional
Swipe Speed
.015 to .045 inches
Card Thickness
.050 inches
Slot Width
100mm (3.94 inches ) x 35mm (1.38 inches)
x 30mm (1.18 inches)
(length x width x height)
Dimensions
120 g (4.2 oz)
Weight
6-foot straight cable
Cable Length
Electro-Static Discharges (ESD)
4kV contact, and 8kV air discharge
Mean Time Between Failures
260,000 POH based on Bellcore standard
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