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Black compact USB magnetic stripe card reader, rectangular with swipe slot and three-color LED indicator

MagTek, Inc

MagTek, Inc 21073062 Dynamag USB credit card reader

SKU CH-MA1C-2RS1J MPN 21073062

Compact USB magnetic-stripe reader reads tracks 1, 2 and 3 at up to 60 ips with plug-and-play HID or keyboard emulation

  • Interface typeUSB HID USB Keyboard Emulatio
  • Max read speed4 to 60 ips (10.1 to 152.4 cm/s)
  • Track1, 2 & 3
  • Card formatISO 7801/7811, AAMVA
  • Power sourcePower Input: 5 V from USB bus Current Normal mode: 110 mA ma
  • Operating temperature range-30 to 70 degrees C (-22 to 158 degrees F)
  • Compact 3.94" design saves counter space
  • USB HID and keyboard emulation for plug-and-play setup
  • Reads ISO 7801/7811 and AAMVA tracks 1, 2 & 3
  • MagneSafe 2.0 architecture safeguards transaction data
  • Operates from -30 °C to 70 °C in 10–90 % humidity

Compact USB magstripe reader for point-of-sale

The MagTek Dynamag 21073062 reads ISO 7801/7811 and AAMVA cards on tracks 1, 2 and 3 at 10.1 to 152.4 cm/s. It connects through USB HID or keyboard emulation with Windows plug-and-play support. The unit draws 110 mA maximum in normal mode and 500 µA in suspend mode from the 5 V USB bus. No external power supply is required.

Passive cooling with wide temperature range

The reader operates from -30 °C to 70 °C and tolerates 10 % to 90 % non-condensing humidity in use and storage. With no moving parts or fan, it adds no audible noise to the counter. Power consumption stays low at 110 mA peak, so the host USB port easily supplies all energy needed for continuous swiping.

Small black housing with integrated cable

Dimensions of 1.23 in × 1.28 in × 3.94 in and a weight of 0.28 lb keep the footprint minimal beside a register. The three-colour LED shows status at a glance. MagneSafe 2.0 architecture provides counterfeit detection and tamper recognition, though the base model ships non-encrypted. Buyers needing hardware encryption or contactless NFC reading will need a different device.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMagTek
Model nameDynamag
Part number21073062
Product typeMagStripe Reader
Product colorBlack
Performance
Max read speed4 to 60 ips (10.1 to 152.4 cm/s)
Storage
Data encryptionNo
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB HID
USB Keyboard Emulatio
Power
Power sourcePower Input: 5 V from USB bus
Current
Normal mode: 110 mA maximum
Suspend Mode: 500 uA maximum
Size & build
Product dimensions1.23 in × 1.28 in × 3.94 in
Product weight0.28 lb (0.13 kg)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size229 × 229 × 178 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range-30 to 70 degrees C (-22 to 158 degrees F)
Humidity rangeOperating Humidity: 10% to 90% noncondensing
Storage Humidity: 10% to 90% noncondensing
Storage temperature range-40 to 70 degrees C (-40 to 158 degrees F)
More details
Track1, 2 & 3
Card formatISO 7801/7811, AAMVA

Questions about this item

How do I set up the MagTek 21073062 Dynamag so it works as a USB HID device instead of USB Keyboard emulation?

Plug the reader into a USB port; Windows will load the HID driver automatically. If the host application expects HID reports, ensure the software is configured for USB HID mode, not keyboard emulation, or the card data will appear as keystrokes in any text field.

Will the three-colour LED or the magnetic read head need cleaning or replacement after heavy daily use?

The LED is solid-state and requires no replacement. The magnetic head has no user-serviceable parts; MagTek recommends periodic cleaning with a standard cleaning card to maintain the specified 4 to 60 ips read speed across tracks 1, 2 and 3.

At what swipe speed does the reader start to misread tracks 1, 2 and 3 during a long shift?

The reader is rated for 4 to 60 inches per second (10.1 to 152.4 cm/s). Swipes slower than 4 ips or faster than 60 ips fall outside the ISO 7801/7811 specification and will cause read errors on all three tracks.

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