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Compact black magstripe reader, 90 mm long, side cable exit

ID TECH

ID TECH IDMB-333133B credit card reader

SKU CH-CBX7-T2D8M MPN IDMB-333133B

Compact three-track magstripe reader with keyboard wedge interface, bi-directional swipe and one-million-swipe head life

  • Interface typeKeyboard Wedge
  • Track1, 2 & 3
  • Card formatAAMVA, CA DVM
  • Head duty cycle (passes)1,000,000
  • Product typeMagStripe Reader
  • Product colorBlack
  • Compact 90 mm design saves counter space
  • Keyboard wedge interface simplifies PC connection
  • Reads three magnetic tracks in one swipe
  • Bi-directional swipe works at speeds up to 60 inches per second
  • Rated for 1000000 card passes for long service life

Compact MagStripe Reader

The ID TECH IDMB-333133B MiniMag II reads three tracks of magnetic stripe data in a unit 90 mm long. Its Keyboard Wedge interface sends keystrokes directly to the host application without extra drivers. The compact footprint suits tight counter spaces and mobile point-of-sale setups.

Keyboard Wedge Interface Limits

The Keyboard Wedge connection emulates keyboard input, so it requires an available PS/2 or USB keyboard port on the host system. Data appears as typed characters, limiting formatting control compared to serial or USB HID interfaces. Swipe speed ranges from 3 to 60 inches per second for reliable reads.

Three-Track Read Capability

This model reads Tracks 1, 2 and 3 in a single bi-directional swipe, supporting AAMVA and CA DVM card formats. The head is rated for 1,000,000 passes. Buyers needing only one or two tracks, or a different interface such as RS232 or USB, should select another variant.

How it compares

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Price $52.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 48 comparable items (median $64.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameID TECH
Model nameIDMB-333133B
Product typeMagStripe Reader
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeKeyboard Wedge
Size & build
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size127 × 76 × 76 mm
More details
Track1, 2 & 3
Card formatAAMVA, CA DVM
Head duty cycle (passes)1,000,000

Questions about this item

Should I choose the black or beige version of this reader?

The black model is IDMB-333133B; the beige variant carries a different part number. Both share the same 90 mm length, three-track reading, and 1,000,000-swipe head life.

What does the 60 inches-per-second swipe speed mean at the counter?

Cards can be swiped as fast as 60 inches per second — roughly a quick wrist motion — and the reader will still capture data on tracks 1, 2 and 3 in either direction.

How does the Keyboard Wedge interface limit what I can connect?

Keyboard Wedge plugs between a PS/2 keyboard and the PC, so the reader appears as keystrokes; it cannot connect directly to USB or RS-232 ports without a different model.

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