The MT-215 insertion magnetic stripe card reader (MSR), built by leading brand Magtek, minimizes incorrect card insertion with a dual head design option, and the open frame construction eliminates blocking of the card slot from coins and other debris. The three bezel options give developers the options they need to integrate into a variety of formats.

Insert any direction

The MT-215 insertion card reader minimizes incorrect card insertion with a dual head design option, and the open frame construction eliminates blocking of the card slot from coins and other debris.

Flexible solutions

There are three configurations of the Reader: without bezel, with extended bezel, and with flat-faced bezel. The three bezel options give developers the options they need to integrate into a variety of formats.

Placed where you need them

They can be mounted either for horizontal or vertical card insertion.

Get connected

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) HID (Human Interface Device) Insertion Reader is a compact magnetic stripe card reader, which conforms to ISO standards. The Reader is compatible with many devices with a host USB interface and can have single or dual head configurations. Compatible operating systems include Android, Linux, Mac OS, Windows (KB).

Technical Specifications

Recording Method
 Two-frequency coherent phase (F2F)
Card Speed 3 to 50 IPS
MTBF
  • Electronics: 120,000 hours
  • Head: 500,000 passes
Head Life
  • 1,000,000 passes 
  • (500,000 Insertion Cycles) minimum
Operating Voltage Port powered (USB, RS232)
Head Options Single or Dual
Connection Options
 TTL, RS-2332, USB Mini B (cables not included)
Operating Temperature -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C)
Storage Temperature -40°F to 176°F (-40°C to 80°C)
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing
Storage Humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing
Operating Altitude 0 – 10,000 ft. (3,048m)
Storage Altitude 0 – 50,000 ft. (15,240m)
Dimensions
  • Bezel: W 4.00 in (102.6mm), H 3.00 in (76.2mm)
  • Depth from back of bezel: L 4.40 in (111.76mm)

Part Numbers

Part Number Region Description
MT21065140 WW - Worldwide

Resources

MT-215 Tech Ref Manual

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