Magnetic Stripe Card Reader IDT MSR90

The MSR90 Magnetic Stripe Card Reader is a compact, plug-and-play device designed for seamless data reading without the need for drivers or software. With USB keyboard emulation, it works instantly on PCs, laptops, and POS systems, supporting ISO7811, AAMVA, CA DMV, and most magnetic card formats. Reliable and versatile, it’s ideal for everyday ID, POS, and access applications.

Why Choose Magnetic Stripe Card Reader?

USB interface for easy PC and laptop integration
Reads and writes Hi-Co and Lo-Co magnetic cards
Encodes and verifies up to 3 tracks of data
Durable head life of up to 1,000,000 passes.
Compatible with Windows® operating systems
Compact, portable, and durable design

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Datasheet

Overview
Specification

The MSR90 is a hand-swipe operated magnetic card reader that connects via USB and functions like a keyboard, displaying card data directly into any application (Notepad, Word, Excel, POS software, etc.). Supporting Hi-Co and Lo-Co cards, it delivers superior read accuracy even on worn or scratched cards. With over 1,000,000 reliable swipes, LED status indicators, and simple configuration software, it ensures efficiency in banking, retail, ID verification, and attendance tracking.

How To Use

Connect the reader to a computer via USB port.
Open a text editor, Notepad, or any program with an input field.
Swipe the magnetic card through the reader.
The card data will appear instantly in the input box.
Note: This is a USB reader, not wireless or a data collector. It must be connected to a PC and cannot store card data.

Key Features

Plug-and-Play: No drivers required; USB keyboard emulation.
Wide Format Support: Reads ISO7811, AAMVA, CA DMV & most magnetic card formats.
3-Track Reading: Reads all three tracks of data in a single swipe.
Bi-Directional Swipe: Reads cards in both directions with high accuracy.
Durable Performance: Reliable for over 1,000,000 card swipes.
LED Indicators: Green light shows connection; blinks on swipe.
Configurable Output: Programmable via configuration software.

Application Areas

Banking & Finance: Credit/Debit card reading
Retail & POS: Gift cards, loyalty cards, store IDs
Access Control: Employee ID, student cards, membership cards
Government & Law Enforcement: Driver’s license, CA DMV formats
Time & Attendance: Check-ins for schools, offices, clubs

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Dimension	90 × 27 × 29 mm
Weight	Around 80 g
Body	ABS
Interface	USB Connection
Tracks	Reads up to 3 tracks
Swipe Direction	Bi-directional
Compatible OS	Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS
Card Support	ISO7811, AAMVA, CA DMV, Hi-Co & Lo-Co cards
Durability	Over 1,000,000 card swipes
Indicators	LED (Green steady = connected, blinking = swipe)
Power	USB powered, low power consumption
Operating Temperature	-10ºC to 60ºC; 10–85% humidity, non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-20ºC to 65ºC; 10–90% humidity, non-condensing