Adesso MSR100 Portable USB Magnetic Stripe Card Reader

The Adesso MSR-100 magnetic stripe card reader is used to read and transmit data from any magnetic card that is swiped. It has an excellent Electro-Static discharge and electromagnetic compatible. It is widely used in all different areas such as POS terminals, poster terminals, access monitoring, attendance records etc.

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The MSR100 USB Magnetic Card Swipe Reader is a versatile device that can be used with any USB enabled device to read and transmit data from magnetic stripe cards, ensuring compatibility and convenience for users. It is a small, ISO standard-compliant device with a single read head that reads and transmits data from magnetic stripe cards. It is compatible with any device that has a USB interface.

  • ISO standard-compliant
  • Compatible with any device with a USB interface
  • Compact design

MSR100

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MSR100 is a universal magnetic stripe reader that’s operated in manual swiping mode. This reader accepts Hi-Co/Lo-Co magnetic cards and can reall all formats complying wiht ISO7811, AAMVA and California Driver’s license.

MSR100 reader supports 3 track decoding and you can get magnetic data by swiping in both directions. And also the swipe reader is driver free for most popular OS such as Windows, Mac, Linux etc.

The reader works like a keyboard. with watchdog circuit design, MSR100 magstripe reader monitors card swiping actions and uploads decoded data to host machines in formatted ASCII text.

Three interface options are available. USB is for desktop, plug & play use. TTL 4pin model outputs raw F2F data for various controllers.

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Most Popular Features of MSR100

Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR)

The Magnetic Stripe Reader makes credit card transactions a breeze – a perfect Point of Sale feature for any POS setup.

Bi-Directional

Swipe in any direction either from left to right or right to left with accuracy and convenience without any difference in readings or limitations.

Up to 500,000 passes with ISO-conforming cards

Long life span greater then 500,000 swipes of ISO cards. Never worry about a wearing head, or inaccurate readings because of it. The MSR-100 will last for years and years of accurate readings into your POS system.

Single, Dual or Three Track Capability

The stripe card reader reads up to 3 tracks of data, e.g. decoding/encoding and verifies up to 3 tracks of data simultaneously. So in addition to reading the standard credit card and driver license formats, these readers will read custom formats such as 7-bit encoding on all 3 tracks.

Features

Chip set: Magtek

Bi-directional card reader

Analog output of keyboard

Connectes easily and directly with computer or terminal

Good Anti-interference and excellent accurate reading

Operation response combines a diode and buzzer for notification of successful reading

Specifications

General Information
Official Websitehttp://www.adesso.com
Brand NameAdesso
Model NameMSR-100
Product NameMSR-100 Magnetic Stripe Card Reader
Product TypeMagnetic Stripe Reader
Technical Information
Magnetic Stripe Track ConfigurationTriple Track
Magnetic Stripe Track NumberTrack 1
Track 2
Track 3
Minimum Swipe Speed3 in/s
Maximum Swipe Speed50 in/s
Number of Swipes (Head Life)500000
Magnetic Stripe FormatISO 7810
ISO 7811
Bi-Directional ReadingYes
USBYes
Input Voltage5V DC
Size1”(H) x 0.9”(W) x 3.6”(L)
Weight (Approximate)4 oz
Additional Information
Encode ModeF2F
StandardISO7810?ISO7811-1/2/3/4/5
Compatible Operating SystemsWindows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11
Data FormatAccording with the requirement of user
Card Swipe Speed10-140cm/s
Life Circle of the Head?500000 times
Coercive Force300-4000 Oe
The Density of Magnetic StripeTrack 1-210 BPI with max 75 characters
Track 2-210 BPI with max 75 characters or 75BPI with 37 characters
Track -210BPI with max 75 characters
Environment
Temperature0-40
Humidity10%-90%
VoltageDC+5V ±5%
Current≤50mA
Temperature-20 to 50

FAQs

Is the Adesso MSR-100 Magnetic Stripe Card Reader compatible with Windows 10?

Yes, the Adesso MSR-100 Magnetic Stripe Card Reader is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10.

Can I use the Adesso MSR-100 Magnetic Stripe Card Reader for encoding cards?

Yes, the Adesso MSR-100 Magnetic Stripe Card Reader supports F2F encoding mode and is compatible with ISO7810 and ISO7811-1/2/3/4/5 standards.

What is the maximum swipe speed of the Adesso MSR-100 Magnetic Stripe Card Reader?

The Adesso MSR-100 Magnetic Stripe Card Reader has a maximum swipe of 50 inches per second, ensuring fast and efficient card reading.

Does the Adesso MSR-100 Magnetic Stripe Card Reader come with a warranty?

Yes, the Adesso MSR-100 Magnetic Stripe Card Reader comes with a 1-Year limited warranty for added peace of mind.

Can I use the Adesso MSR-100 Magnetic Stripe Card Reader for both track 1 and track 2 cards?

Yes, the Adesso MSR-100 Magnetic Stripe Card Reader supports tripe track configuration, allowing you to read track 1, track 2 and track 3 magnetic stripe cards.

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