Uniform Industrial Corporation
Uniform Industrial Corporation MSR213U-12AUKNR credit card reader
USB magnetic stripe reader reads ISO 7811 and AAMVA cards at 5 to 50 IPS with 1,000,000-pass head life
- TypeMagStripe Reader
- InterfaceUSB-HID/USB-Keyboard Emulation
- ColorBlack
- Read Speed5 to 50 IPS
- Track1 & 2
- Card FormatISO 7801/7811, AAMVA
- USB keyboard emulation for plug-and-play data entry
- Reads ISO 7811 and AAMVA cards on tracks 1 & 2
- Bi-directional swipe at 5 to 50 IPS
- Head rated for 1,000,000 passes
- Compact 3.9 x 1.38 x 1.1 in design
Product Identity
The Uniform Industrial Corporation MSR213U-12AUKNR is a magnetic stripe reader built for point-of-sale and access-control environments. It connects through USB-HID or USB keyboard emulation and reads ISO 7801/7811 and AAMVA formatted cards on tracks one and two.
Suitable Use Cases
This reader suits retailers, time-keeping installations and security systems that need reliable manual swipe capture of credit, debit, loyalty or driver-licence cards. It does not suit applications requiring contactless NFC, chip-card EMV processing or automated motorised card feed.
Installation Notes
Plug the USB cable into a host port; the device enumerates as a standard HID keyboard so no driver installation is required on modern operating systems. The main issues are swiping too slowly or too quickly outside the 5 to 50 IPS range, and debris on the read head causing misreads.
Highlights
- USB keyboard emulation for plug-and-play data entry
- Reads ISO 7811 and AAMVA cards on tracks 1 & 2
- Bi-directional swipe at 5 to 50 IPS
- Head rated for 1,000,000 passes
- Compact 3.9 x 1.38 x 1.1 in design
Specifications
| Brand | Uniform Industrial Corporation |
|---|---|
| Series | MSR213U |
| Model | 12AUKNR |
| Type | MagStripe Reader |
| Interface | USB-HID/USB-Keyboard Emulation |
| Color | Black |
| Read Speed | 5 to 50 IPS |
| Track | 1 & 2 |
| Card Format | ISO 7801/7811, AAMVA |
| Head Duty Cycle (Passes) | 1,000,000 |
| Feature | Ideal for retail systems, time keeping systems, security systems and other card reader related systems Designed to offer the user a card reader solution that will complement many applications. Triple track of MSR213U is uniquely designed to read both credit cards and Driver Licenses (AAMVA and California standard) |
| Dimensions | 3.9" x 1.38" x 1.1" |
| Weight | 0.26 lbs. |
| Shipping weight | 0.11 kg |
| Package size | 124 × 94 × 43 mm |
Questions about this item
What type of USB port does the MSR213U-12AUKNR need to operate?
It connects through a standard USB interface using HID or keyboard emulation, so any available USB port on the host computer will work.
Will the MSR213U-12AUKNR read cards that only use Track 3 data?
The reader is specified for Track 1 and 2 only, so cards relying solely on Track 3 will not be read by this model.
How can I confirm the MSR213U-12AUKNR is reading cards correctly after plugging it in?
The unit has a built-in LED and beeper that signal reading status, and it outputs the card data as keystrokes into any open text field for immediate verification.
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