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ID TECH Spectrum™ III Hybrid Insert Reader

IDTech Spectrum III hybrid insert mag stripe and smart card readerIntelligent OEM insert reader module

The Spectrum III is a hybrid mag stripe and smart card reader. This insert reader is rugged and vandal-resistant, and is used throughout the world in self-service, pay phone and banking applications.

Reads Magnetic Stripes

ID TECH’s Spectrum Hybrid Insert Reader is designed to read and decode up to three tracks of magnetically encoded information. It reliably reads media conforming to ISO 7810 and 7811 standards. The magnetic head is spring-loaded to ensure good contact with warped or bowed cards.

Reads Smart Cards

The ID TECH Hybrid Insert Reader can read and write to Integrated Circuit Cards (ICC), smart cards, memory or microprocessor cards conforming to ISO 7816 standards. The reader is approved to the Terminal Level 1 EMV2000 specification, and is able to communicate with a host PC as a smart card reader-writer under the PC/SC version 1.0 interface. In fact, both the USB and RS-232 versions of the reader can communicate with the host as PC/SC or serial devices. The PCA provides a SAM (SIM) socket, and an optional secondary PCA provides four additional SAM interface sockets.

Selects and Formats Data

The ID TECH Hybrid Insert Reader is a fully intelligent unit that can be configured to read all tracks or selected tracks from a magnetic stripe. It can also output data with a terminating character and up to nine prefix and postfix characters to match a data format expected by the host.

Features

  • Reads both magnetic stripe and smart cards

  • Available in RS-232, USB PC/SC and USB RS-232 interfaces

  • Reliable electronics for over one million card cycles

  • Smart card connector has gold-plated contacts to ensure dependable connections

  • Exceptional read operation on real-world mag stripe cards

  • Tri-color LED guides the user through the reading process and indicates read status

  • Optional gate prevents coins and debris from jamming the card slot

  • Card latch and “half card drop-out” options are available

  • Choice of bezels: standard, large standard, flush mount, large flush mount, metal or compact

Download ID TECH Hybrid Insert Reader PDF Data Sheet

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