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Small black rectangular USB magstripe reader with card slot and cable

MagTek, Inc

MagTek, Inc 21040102 MiniUSB HID Credit Card Reader

SKU CH-28WH-MXTAR MPN 21040102

USB-HID magnetic-stripe reader reads three tracks at 3–60 IPS with a 1,000,000-pass head life and no external power supply

  • TypeMagStripe Reader
  • InterfaceUSB-HID
  • ColorBlack
  • Read Speed3 to 60 IPS
  • Track1, 2 & 3
  • Card FormatISO 7810 and ISO 7811/AAMVA
  • USB powered — no external supply needed
  • Reads tracks 1, 2 and 3 bi-directionally
  • ISO 7810 and 7811/AAMVA compliant
  • 1,000,000-pass head life for durability
  • Compact 3.94" x 1.28" x 1.23" design

MiniUSB HID credit card reader

The MagTek 21040102 reads magnetic stripe cards on tracks 1, 2 and 3 using a USB-HID interface that draws power directly from the host. It accepts cards moving at 3 to 60 inches per second in either direction and conforms to ISO 7810 and ISO 7811/AAMVA standards. The head is rated for 1,000,000 passes.

Suited for and not suited for

This reader fits point-of-sale stations, kiosks or any PC with a spare USB port that needs a driver-less HID swipe device. It does not serve buyers who need EMV chip contact or contactless NFC reading, nor those who require a serial, PS/2 or Ethernet connection instead of USB.

Deciding specification

The single specification that decides fit is the USB-HID interface combined with three-track magnetic stripe support; if the host software expects a keyboard-emulation or vendor-defined HID MSR device on USB, this unit will work, otherwise a different interface or card technology is required.

Highlights

  • USB powered — no external supply needed
  • Reads tracks 1, 2 and 3 bi-directionally
  • ISO 7810 and 7811/AAMVA compliant
  • 1,000,000-pass head life for durability
  • Compact 3.94" x 1.28" x 1.23" design

Specifications

BrandMagTek
Model21040102
TypeMagStripe Reader
InterfaceUSB-HID
ColorBlack
Read Speed3 to 60 IPS
Track1, 2 & 3
Card FormatISO 7810 and ISO 7811/AAMVA
Head Duty Cycle (Passes)1,000,000
FeaturePowered through the USB-no external power supply required
Hardware Compatible with PC or any computer or terminal with a USB interface
Bi-directional card reading
LED for status
Can use standard Windows HID driver for communications. No third part device driver is required.
Programmable USB serial number descriptor
Programmable USB Interrupt In Endpoint polling interval
Non-volatile memory for configuration storage
Built-in 6 foot USB cable
Dimensions3.94" x 1.28" x 1.23"(L x W x H)
Weight4.5 oz. (127.57 g)
Shipping weight0.17 kg
Package size127 × 94 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How fast can the reader swipe cards once it is plugged into a real machine?

The reader accepts swipe speeds from 3 to 60 inches per second, so typical hand swipes fall well within its range.

What does the USB-HID interface mean for daily use?

It appears as a standard HID device, so most operating systems load a generic driver automatically and no extra software is required.

What space does the 3.94-inch by 1.28-inch footprint need on a counter?

The unit measures 3.94 inches long, 1.28 inches wide and 1.23 inches high, fitting easily beside a keyboard or terminal.

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