Active Key AK-980

AK-980

USB Magnetic Stripe Reader

The AK-980 Magnetic Stripe Reader is the ideal solution for adding MSR capabilities to existing systems. Robust design and high reliable components result in an excellent product, ideal even for heavy use applications. MSR head with 500 000 read cycles and metal bottom at the MSR slot. MSR code transmission via key stroke emulation and no need for any special software driver allow the usage of this keyboard at all operating systems.

Storage of all settings and programmed headers, separators and suffixes are done in the reader and do not require any permanent software on the computer. Programmable Start and End Sentinels as well as reading sequence. GUI software for easy programming.

FEATURES

  • External Magnetic Stripe Reader

  • Card Reader Slot with Metal Plate

  • USB Interface

  • 500 000 Swipes

  • Card Reader Slot with Metal Plate

Active Key AK-980

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SPECIFICATIONS

Compatibility

All operating systems supporting standard USB Keyboard

Interface

USB 1.1 (1.5 MBit/s)

Temperature Range

Storage: –20º to +60º C
Operation: -10º to +50º C

Supply Voltage

5V +/-10 % via USB interface

POWER CONSUMPTION

Appr. 100mA (Full Power Device)

Dimensions

135mm x 47mm x 45mm

Weight

Appr. 350g

Error rate

< 0.5%

MAGNETIC STRIPE READER

Compatibility: ISO 7812, IBM Standards
Bit density: Track 1: 210 bpi, Track 2: 75 or 210 bpi, Track 3: 210 bpi
Read performance: 10 to 100 cm/s (all 3 tracks)

Agency Approvals

CE, FCC

Download Datasheet

Download Datasheet for the AK-980 (USB) in PDF-Format

Product­Presentation

SmartKey Series

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