Welcome to the MagTek and Magensa product catalog. MagTek sells to VARs, ISOs, ISVs, resellers, distributors, and directly to customers. Contact MagTek or your service provider to order. Founded in 1972, MagTek is a leading manufacturer of electronic systems for the reliable issuance, reading, transmission, and security of cards, barcodes, checks, PINs, and identification documents.

For the OEM developer, here is an overview of ASICs, Heads, Head Assemblies, Rails. MagTek solutions deliver more, and allow you the option to activate advanced security solutions when you need them. MagTek components and devices using the MagneSafe Security Architecture capture more data with a single swipe and offer the flexibility your applications need.

RS-232 is often used to interconnect terminals to terminals or computers to peripheral equipment, and this interface connection requires special considerations.

Interfacing the Card Reader to a Microprocessor The MagTek Card Reader may be interfaced to a microprocessor unit (MPU) in a number of ways. Selection of the most suitable method will depend on the system requirements and the MPU capabilities.

The purpose of this document is to provide general information relating to the mechanical design of both swipe and insert Magnetic Stripe Readers.

Features and specifications, and installation for the Slim Profile Card Guide. It is an OEM Swipe Reader with a TTL level interface and is designed for use in small enclosures - the width is 16mm.

Features and specifications, and installation for SPI Intellihead. The Swipe Readers with 3-Track SPI IntelliHead provide magstripe reading capabilities for use in retail access control, time and attendance, and other applications.

Features and specifications, installation, properties and commands for the RS-232 reader. The 3-Track, RS-232 IntelliHead, Port Powered Swipe Reader is a compact magnetic stripe card Reader that conforms to ISO/ANSI standards.

Features and specifications, installation, properties and commands for the Shift-out reader. The Swipe Readers presented in this manual are designed for reading capabilities for use in retail, access control, time and attendance, and other applications.

Features and specifications, and installation for USB KB Intellihead. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Keyboard Emulation Swipe Reader is a compact magnetic stripe card reader that conforms to ISO standards.

The 43-millimeter OEM Swipe Reader has a TTL level interface and is designed for use in retail, access control, and time and attendance environments.