Unitech MS242
Unitech MS242 is a magnetic stripe reader for acquiring card information by swiping. It is a component for identification and service stations, to be connected to the host system that interprets the data and manages the application process.

Main features
- Magnetic stripe reading of up to three tracks
- Passing the card in both directions
- Compact desktop format
- USB connection in the expected configuration
- Acquisition of encoded information on the band
- Transmission settings to check on the host
Models and configurations
MS242 is not a barcode reader, contact smart card or RFID tag. Use with payment cards requires an appropriate application system: the reader does not constitute a certified payment terminal on its own.
Applications and integration
It can support student identification, access control and self-service based on magnetic cards.
Technical documentation
Datasheet MS242 (PDF, English)
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