Technical Specifications A - 7
Table A-8
Magstripe Reader (MSR) Technical Specifications
Feature Description
Dimensions 2.3 in. L x 3.14 in. W x 1.1 in. H (5.82 cm L x 7.98 cm W x 2.79 cm H)
Weight 1.7 oz (48 g)
Interface Serial with baud rate up to 19,200
Format ANSI, ISO, AAMVA, CA DMV, user-configurable generic format
Swipe Speed 5 to 50 in. (127 to 1270 mm) /sec, bi-directional
Decoders Generic, Raw Data
Mode Buffered, unbuffered
Track Reading Capabilities Tracks 1 and 3: 210 bpi
Track 2: 75 and 210 bpi, autodetect
Operating Temperature 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
Storage Temperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Drop 4 ft. (1.22 m) drops to concrete
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) +/- 8 kV air
+/- 4 kV contact
Table A-9
Cable Adapter Module (CAM) Technical Specifications
Feature Description
Dimensions 2.4 in. L x 3.2 in. W x 0.97 in. H (6.10 cm L x 8.13 cm W x 2.46 cm H)
Weight 1.5 oz (43 g)
Power 5.4 VDC nominal +/- 5%
Interface Accommodates AC line cord and autocharge cable for charging, and USB
cable for communication
Operating Temperature -13° to 122° F (-25° to 50° C)
Storage Temperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing