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Magnetic card reader, with RS232-interface (cable included) and slot-power adapter (no power supply), reads tracks 1 and 2. Choose via DIP switch if you want a RETURN transmitted after each track or not

The Glancetron is a favourably-priced, compact reliable slot reader for magnetic cards. It processes magnetic stripes in ISO format and is compatible with all commercial systems like bank cards, EC cards, credit cards, cards of various customer retention systems (Payback, Happy Digits, Miles & More, etc.), and of course many more. Depending on the card type, a magnetic card contains up to three tracks. Accordingly, we offer readers for all kinds of track combinations.

After pulling the card through the slot reader, an integrated decoder converts the data automatically into ASCII code and sends it directly to the interface. Data on different tracks ware separated with a separator character (e.g. a carriage return). We offer these devices with two different connection types: keyboard wedge and serial. If you prefer a USB reader, please refer to the model Glancetron 1260.

The keyboard wedge version (Glancetron 1205) is simply connected between the PC and keyboard, requiring no additional power supply. All scanned data is sent unchanged to the keyboard interface as if typed on the keyboard. This solution can be used with any operating system and does not require special drivers or software adjustments. The Glancetron 1210 serial version requires a power supply (external AC adaptor or included slot plate adaptor) in addition to the card reader. The serial device sends all data raw to the RS232 interface regardless of what happens to the data afterwards. For this reason, the software has to access the interface actively to process incoming data. The serial version can be switched on and off by your software application. Data from magnetic cards can be processed directly and do not have to appear on the screen. This helps avoid security issues related to personal data on bank and credit cards.

You configure different decoder options with DIP switches at the bottom of the device in order to adapt to various requirements, such as separator characters, RS232 parameters, etc.

The card reader features a compact housing with 1.5 metre connection cable and can also be mounted to tables and walls if necessary.

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