RF IDEAS pcSwipe™ Enroll

Magnetic stripe card reader for identification and enrollment

Overview

The pcSwipe intelligent magnetic stripe card reader is a cost-effective and efficient solution for customers wanting to leverage their existing base of magnetic stripe card-carrying personnel.

The pcSwipe reader is compatible with the billions of magnetic stripe cards in circulation worldwide. As with all RF IDeas products, pcSwipe has been designed to meet the identification and security needs of customers in many different applications and environments (see examples below). In addition to solid construction and numerous flush mounting options, key features include bi-directional swiping capability and fast swipe speeds for maximum usability.

Free software allows customers to configure their pcSwipe as needed. Options include the ability to read data from any data track locations on the card and custom programmability, allowing for keystrokes to be added before and after the card’s data. The plug-n-play functionality of the pcSwipe makes it an easy addition to your network, seamlessly integrating with existing infrastructure.

The pcSwipe can be used as a standalone system, or can be integrated with other software applications using the optional Software Developer Kit (SDK).

Applications

PC/LAN access control or logon
Visitor management
Employee identification/User authorization
Single sign-on
Time and attendance
Form filler to existing software applications
PLC and embedded controllers
Fitness or training attendance
Vending or point of sale

Features

Compatible with billions of cards worldwide

Plug-n-play installation

Fully programmable and customizable user defined fields

Error handling

Beeper and LED

Simultaneously reads up to 3 tracks of information

Connectors and software interface:
The standard USB model (Enroll) connects directly to a USB port and can send data as keystrokes or work with the optional Software Developer Kit (SDK). The RS-232 model connects to a standard serial PC COM port and sends data as ASCII. The CDC model emulates a virtual serial device.

Compatibility
Compatible with Windows CE®, Windows 2000®, Windows XP®, Windows Vista®, Macintosh®, the Solaris™ operating system, Sun Ray™ thin clients, and Linux. (Free configuration software requires Windows® operating system.)

Versatile mounting options
Articulated cable, standard mounting holes and unobtrusive design allows the reader to be placed anywhere on the desktop, mounted on monitors, installed on time clocks and more.

Meets medical/healthcare HIPAA requirements
When used as a log-on reader.

Specifications

Desktop Dimensions: 3.674” x 1.325” x 1.193” (93.32 x 33.65 x 30.3 mm); Optional base dimensions: 3.375” x 3.5” x 0.5” (86 x 89 x 13 mm)

Desktop Weight: 4.6 oz. (136g); Base: 13 oz. (369g)

Media Thickness: 0.015” (0.127 mm) to 0.038” (1.14 mm)

Media Formats: ISO 7811, AAMVA and other F2F formats

Slot Width: 0.040” (1.0 mm)

Swipe Speed: 3 to 60 inches per second, bi-directional
Power Supply and Interface: USB: self-powered; RS-232 [DB9F] model: 5V supplied by either PS/2 keyboard pass-through or USB power tap

Port/Styles: USB, RS-232

Indicators: Tri-state LED, beeper

Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 131°F (0° to 55°C)

Operating Humidity Range: 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing

Storage Temperature Range: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)

Cable Length: 6-foot articulated cable

Operating Life: 1,000,000 cycles minimum

Desktop and Base Unit Color: Black