Barcode Slot Readers, Magnetic Stripe Readers and Combo Readers
Omni Wedge by ID Tech

Barcode slot readers are devices that look like magnetic stripe readers, except they read barcodes that are printed on them. The slot readers connect to a PC by a keyboard wedge cable that connects between the keyboard and the PC or by a USB cable. The barcode is read by visible red optics in the slot and then decoded and sent to the PC. This device is commonly used for access ID cards, time clock and other check-in and check-out applications. It reads bar codes printed on paper, card stock, or plastic. It can be programmed to divide, rearrange, edit, and validate fields of scanned data. In addition, it allows for up to 16 preamble or postamble characters.

Magnetic stripe readers (also referred to as MSRs) read drivers licenses, credit cards and other information encoded in the magnetic strips. The MSRs we resell all have built in decoders that only output the information encoded in the magnetic stripe and sent it to your PC as if you typed it from the keyboard. By default these MSRs decode AAMVA, ISO 7811 and CA DMV. AAMVA is the standard used to encode and decode the magnetic stripes on drivers licenses in the USA since the year 2000. ISO 7811 is the standard used to encode credit card information. These magnetic stripe decoders can read information from all 3 tracks. Common uses include credit card point of sale systems, drivers license verification, fake drivers license detection and other types of ID cards.

Combo readers can read both bar code and magnetic stripe media. The Omni scans bar codes printed on paper, card stock, or plastic. An infrared option is available for security-based applications, where bar codes are overprinted to prevent duplication. The Omni reads up to three tracks of information with a single swipe in either direction.  Its die-cast metal base, stainless steel wearplate, and impact-resistant housing make it ideal for stand-alone, high-volume traffic. 

Programming the card readers:
Because the default settings of these readers allow decoding of the information stored, programming is not normally necessary. However, in some cases it may be necessary to program the slot readers for particular software applications. The keyboard wedge reader can be programmed by performing various keystrokes on the keyboard according to the manual; the USB version currently requires software to be installed on a Windows 98 computer to program.

The ID Tech Omni model card readers we resell are designed for high volume traffic and are very durable. They have a metal base with tapped holes and rubber feet.

• Use on any PC with a USB port or a PS/2, PC/AT or Macintosh keyboard connection; a 6 foot cable is provided.
• Programmable internal decoder and interface.
• Information swiped appears as if it had been typed from your keyboard.
• Scans barcodes as small as .006" (6 mil).
• The barcode slot readers decode the following linear symbologies (barcode types) include Code 39, Industrial 2 of 5, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 93, Codabar, MSI/Plessy, Code 11, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13 and EAN-8.
• The magnetic card readers decode ANSI, ISO 7811, AAMVA, and CA DMV. AAMVA is the standard used to encode drivers license information on the magnetic stripe in the USA. ISO 7811 is the standard used to encode credit card information.
• Scan velocity: 5-55 inches per second, bi-directional.
• Media thickness: .01 to .055 inches.
• Slot width: .055 (1.37mm).
• Dimensions: Length: 5 inches (127mm). Width: 2.05 inches (52mm). Height: 1.38 inches (35mm).
• Barcode centerline: .49 inches (12.50mm) from bottom of slot to center of reading window.

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