AKB500 MSR/OCR Keyboard
Description
The AKB500 keyboard combines Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Magnetic Swipe Reader (MSR) capability to provide a sturdy, multi-function device with a small footprint that validates customer identity rapidly. It’s perfect for airline passenger check-in and card reading, retail/point-of-sale (POS) terminals, and security settings.
The location of the read camera in the center of the read slot is one of the AKB500’s primary characteristics, allowing for bidirectional reading within the device’s footprint and saving important desk space.
Features:
- Standard Layout – 104-key US
- Reliable – Cherry mechanical key switches rated at 50 million operations
- Robust – Rugged design with steel chassis
- Flexible – Virtual serial RS-232 or keyboard wedge modes and an auxiliary RS-232 port
- OCR Reader – Reads MRTD including passports & visas conforming to ICAO 9303 as well as ID, resident alien & green cards
- Magnetic Swipe Reader – Accepts ISO 1-, 2- & 3-track cards to ISO 7811/2-5
