Turn your HP iPAQ into a valuable mobile data acquisition tool with the addition of Semtek’s iSwipe™ card reader. iSwipe’s small size and lightweight construction is easily attached to the iPAQ series of handheld devices via a serial port at the bottom of the iPAQ leaving the expansion packs available for other complimentary devices. With a simple swipe of a card, data is stored directly on application software resident on the iPAQ.

iSwipe is powered by the host iPAQ requiring no additional batteries. The power drain from the iPAQ is minimal due to unique power saving circuitry.

iSwipe Characteristics for Models 5233 (3100, 3600, 3700 Series) and 5243 (3800 Series)
Magnetic Stripe Formats	ANSI, ISO, AAMVA, CA DMV
Swipe Speed	5 to 40 inch/sec (12.7-100 cm/sec.) bi-directional
Magnetic Card	.02 to .04 inches (.5 to 1.0 mm)
Interfaces	Direct Serial Port on Compaq iPaq
ActiveSync	Remove iSwipe from iPaq to perform Sync to PC
Communication Settings	9600 Baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, non-parity
Weight	2.6 oz. (74 Grams)
Power Source	iPaq Serial Port Powered
Power Consumption	100 µA in Idle mode
Operating Temperature	-20 to +50 C (-4 to +122 F)
Storage Temperature	-40 to +50 C (-40 to +140 F)
Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
Drop Specifications	4ft. (1.2m)
Host Requirement	iPaq 3100, 3600, 3700 Series for Model 5233 iSwipe iPaq 3800 Series for Model 5243 iSwipe
Software	Microsoft Pocket PC or later

 

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