Mag3x Read-Write Magstripe Analyzer

Features

• The most accurate and versatile line of magstripe testers in the world
• The only tester that can be maintained at top performance levels by the end user - no expensive maintenance plans
• Database ready, with support for database applications
• Plug and play USB connection to any Windows PC
• Simple graphical displays show pass or fail for each card
• Save detailed data on each card for future analysis
• Extremely fast 1 million samples per second acquisition rate with 16-bit resolution
• Speed platen and Basic mode for production use
• Test all sizes and thicknesses of magnetic media, even intact gift cards, raw magnetic tape, cut cards, bank books and all forms of tickets

Benefits

• Read-Only Model for testing pre-encoded cards and tickets
• Read-Write Model for testing both preencoded and unencoded cards and tickets, as well as raw tape and magnetic materials
• Easy Gage R&R Certification with support for the R&R process
• Hang Tag Testing - Test Intact, Unbroken Hangtag Sheets
• Micrometer Adjustment for Reading Non-ISO Track Locations
• Custom Platens to Allow Testing of Non-Standard Cards

Lowest Cost to Own

• No machine tear-downs - ever
• User-replaceable heads
• No card jamming - ever
• Easy-to-use reporting
• Easy-to-learn software
• Ezpert mode for laboratory use

• Operating Frequency: 50/60 Hz Rated
• Voltage (max.): 250 VAC Operating
• Voltages: 100, 120, 220/240 VAC
• Communications Port: USB 2.0

Environmental Requirements

• Operating temperature: 65º to 75ºF (18º to 24ºC)
• Relative humidity: 40% to 60%

Encoding, Amplitude Analysis, Etc.

• Perform ISO amplitude test of encoded card (vs UR ) with peak, average and standard deviation measurements, absolute amplitude plot and waveform
• Perform ISO tables 2, 3, 5, 6 jitter & bit length measurements
• Display of track data, ABA (BCD), IATA (ASCII) or ISO-8484 (bank savings books) at various densities, forward or reverse direction
• Graph absolute bit length, bit-to-bit and subinterval jitter
• Show density, total bits and average jitter for entire track
• Show number of leading and trailing zeros
• Display parity and LRC errors
• Report/graph bit density variations along stripe
• Write current is easily selectable over wide range
• Write binary 1’s or 0’s up to 19.6 frpmm (500 frpi)
• Use AC or DC erase at various write currents
• Encode ABA or IATA data on any track
• Reload data at later time for additional analysis
• Display raw data for detailed analysis, such as with proprietary or nonstandard formats

Size and Weight

• Height: 10.5 inches (26.67 cm)
• Width: 19 inches (48.26 mm)
• Depth: 15 3/8 inches (39.05 cm)
• Weight: 52 pounds (23.59 kg)

Output Capabilities

• View results on available color touch screen display
• Print all test results in black and white or color
• Save results to disk in word processor or spreadsheet format
• Save/reload amplitude/waveform to/from disk
• Save/reload jitter and density data to/from disk

Other Features

• Operator authority password control
• Capable of creating tests for custom card specs