AKB500 Keyboard
The AKB500 family of keyboards integrate OCR and MSR functionality to deliver a solid, multi-function device with a compact footprint ideal for airline passenger check-in and card reading, and retail/POS and security environments for quickly establishing customer identity.
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Bi-Directional Reading
This latest version combines the robust ATB42x keyboard with the OCR310e – our newest OCR engine that is more than 50% faster than its predecessors. One of the key features of the AKB500 family is the placement of the read camera at the centre of the read slot, allowing for bi-directional reading within the footprint of the device and saving valuable desk space.
Simple Firmware Upgrades
The keyboard can be adapted to add a new host or to support non-standard cards, such as loyalty or frequent flyer and special dedicated formats. To ensure flexibility for the future, new firmware to add and modify features can be downloaded to the unit.
Applications
- Check-In Counters
- Boarding Gates
- Retail / POS
- Security
Device Features
Connection type
- USB
- RS232
Technology
- OCR/MRZ
Magnetic Strip
Reader size
- Swipe
* Optional
Features
Standard Layouts
104 key US or 105 key European standard versions
Custom keyboards
A wide range of layouts & languages are available
Reliable
Cherry mechanical key switches rated at 50 million operations
Robust
Rugged design with steel chassis
Flexible
Virtual serial RS-232 or keyboard wedge modes and an auxiliary RS-232 Port
OCR Reader
Reads MRTD including passports & visas conforming to ICAO 9303 as well as ID, resident alien & Green cards
Magnetic Swipe Reader
Accepts ISO 1-, 2- & 3-track credit cards to ISO7811/2-5
Options Including
Pointing Device, left & right ‘mouse’ selection buttons, USB hub to connect USB mice, fingerprint scanner, etc