We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in

UNITECH

UNITECH MS146-ITCB00-SG Credit Card Reader

SKU CH-YQ4D-44J03 MPN MS146-ITCB00-SG

Multidirectional infrared slot reader scans ID cards and secured barcodes for access control, accepting 2 to 27 inches per second with a large slot and sealed optics that resist dust.

  • TypeCode 39 standard and full ASCII, EAN-13, UPC-A, EAN-8, UPC-E
  • InterfaceUSB/Keyboard/RS232/TTL
  • ColorBlack
  • Read Speed2.0" - 30" per second
  • EncryptionCode 39 standard and full ASCII, EAN-13, UPC-A, EAN-8, UPC-E
  • Operating Temperature32 to 122ºF
  • Reads ID cards for time and attendance access control
  • Large slot accepts many card sizes and widths
  • Sealed optics resist dust dirt and water spills
  • Survives repeated 5-foot drops to concrete floors
  • Scans 2 to 27 inches per second at flexible angles

Compact Barcode Card Reader

The Unitech MS146-ITCB00-SG reads magnetic stripes and 1D barcodes from badges or cards using multidirectional infrared scanning with laser emulation. It connects through USB, keyboard wedge, RS232 or TTL interfaces for simple integration into existing point-of-sale or access-control systems. The rugged black housing weighs 0.42 lb and measures 3.75" x 1.37" x 1.87".

Suits Badge-Based Access and Attendance

This reader is built for time-and-attendance, security checkpoints and loyalty-card programmes that rely on standard 1D symbologies such as Code 39, Code 128, EAN-13 or UPC-A. It handles cards of various widths through a large slot and survives repeated 5-foot drops onto concrete. Buyers needing 2D imaging, contactless NFC or mobile wallet scanning should look at a different device class.

Multidirectional Infrared Scan Engine

The optical engine reads at 2.0 to 30 inches per second across a flexible angle and decodes barcodes hidden behind black anti-copy panels. Sealed optics resist dust, dirt and water spills while operating from 32 to 122°F in 0 to 95% RH non-condensing humidity. A 9-pin squeeze laser-emulation cable is included for legacy host compatibility.

Highlights

  • Reads ID cards for time and attendance access control
  • Large slot accepts many card sizes and widths
  • Sealed optics resist dust dirt and water spills
  • Survives repeated 5-foot drops to concrete floors
  • Scans 2 to 27 inches per second at flexible angles

Specifications

BrandUNITECH AMERICA
ModelMS146
Part NumberMS146-ITCB00-SG
TypeCode 39 standard and full ASCII, EAN-13, UPC-A, EAN-8, UPC-E, Standard 2 of 5, Code 128, Code 93, MSI, Code 11, Code 32, Delta Code, Label Code, Plessey Code, Codabar
InterfaceUSB/Keyboard/RS232/TTL
ColorBlack
Read Speed2.0" - 30" per second
EncryptionCode 39 standard and full ASCII, EAN-13, UPC-A, EAN-8, UPC-E, Standard 2 of 5, Code 128, Code 93, MSI, Code 11, Code 32, Delta Code, Label Code, Plessey Code, Codabar
Operating Temperature32 to 122ºF
Humidity0 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
Storage Temperature4 to 140ºF
Dimensions3.75" x 1.37" x 1.87"
Weight0.42 lb
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 152 mm

Questions about this item

What cable type does the MS146-ITCB00-SG need to connect to a USB port?

The included Laser Emulation Cable has a 9-pin squeeze connector; a separate USB-to-serial adapter is required for USB connection.

Will the 2.0-to-30-inch-per-second read speed still work with older Code 39 badges?

Yes, the reader supports Code 39 standard and full ASCII at the same 2.0–30 inches per second speed range.

How can I confirm the infrared scanner is reading cards correctly after setup?

Swipe a test badge at 2–27 inches per second; the host application should display the decoded data instantly.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.