ZKTeco Magnetic Stripe Reader ZK-MSR
ZKTeco ZK-MSR read-only magnetic-stripe reader. Confirm the actual host connector and mounting; card encoding and contactless reading are not established.
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Overview
The ZKTeco ZK-MSR is a read-only magnetic-stripe card reader. The exact manufacturer page lists ISO 7811, AAMVA and CADMV card standards and track positions corresponding to ISO tracks 1, 2 and 3. It reads data carried on a compatible magnetic stripe for a receiving host workflow; the source does not establish an activated payment service.
The published profile gives a 5 V supply requirement, a 60-centimetre cable and an approximate 96-gram weight. Its “90 mm” dimension is only a single measurement, and the “read only 1.5 mm” head-function entry leaves that extra measurement undefined. Neither entry establishes a complete mounting drawing, connector pinout or compatibility with every ZKTeco POS terminal. Identify the actual reader connection and mounting arrangement before selecting it as an attachment or replacement.
Product FAQs
Can the ZK-MSR encode a new magnetic-stripe card?
The exact manufacturer page explicitly describes the head as read only. Card writing or encoding is not established, despite table labels referring to recording density and capacity.
Can this reader replace an NFC or MIFARE card reader?
The documented technology is magnetic-stripe reading. Contactless NFC/MIFARE reading is not established. Match the card’s actual storage and reading technology rather than relying on a common card shape.
Does the source prove that this is a standalone USB reader for any computer?
The page lists power and cable length but does not establish the external connector or host protocol. A 5 V requirement and short cable do not prove universal USB compatibility; identify the actual connection and compatible host.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | ZKTeco |
|---|---|
| Model | ZK-MSR |
| Card Standard | ISO7811, AAMVA, CADMV |
| Track Position | ISO 1 (IATA) ISO 2 (ABA) ISO 3 (MINTS) |
| Recording Density | 210 BPI 75 BPI 210 BPI |
| Recording Capacity | 79 Characters (7bits) 40 Characters (5bits) 107 Characters (5bits) |
| Power Supply | DC + 5V ±5% |
| Power Consumption | 40mA (Spare time), 80mA (Working time) |
| Card Thickness | PVC 0.76 ± 0.08mm |
| Head Function | Read only. Source also lists 1.5 mm without defining that measurement; no card-writing capability established. |
| Operation Speed | 10 ~ 150cm/sec |
| Decoded Mode | F/2F |
| Life of Head | 500,000 card passes |
| Error Rate | Less than 0.5% |
| Temperature | Storage: -30°C ~ 70°C; 5 ~ 90RH Operating : -10°C ~ 55°C; 5~85RH |
| Cable Length | 60cm |
| Dimension | Manufacturer lists only 90 mm; full body and mounting dimensions are not established. |
| Weight | 96g (approx.) |
Downloads
Manufacturer documents and Royal Link product sheets. Check the publisher and configuration notes for each file. PDFs open in a new tab.
| Document | Type | Size | Updated / version | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDFZK-MSR - Royal Link product sheetRoyal Link Technologies LtdSupplier catalogue specifications | Product sheet | 192 KB | 2026-10-30 | Download |
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