Product comparison · 2 magnetic card readers

HP BZ721AA magnetic card reader RS-232 vs Manhattan 460897 magnetic card reader PS/2

Key differences

Interface
- BZ721AA magnetic card reader RS-232:RS-232
- 460897 magnetic card reader PS/2:PS/2
Scan speed (max)
- BZ721AA magnetic card reader RS-232:70 mm/sec
- 460897 magnetic card reader PS/2:1000 mm/sec
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- BZ721AA magnetic card reader RS-232:90 x 22.43 x 24.2 mm
- 460897 magnetic card reader PS/2:150 x 43 x 43 mm
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- BZ721AA magnetic card reader RS-232:10 - 90%
- 460897 magnetic card reader PS/2:20 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)
- BZ721AA magnetic card reader RS-232:-10 - 60 °C
- 460897 magnetic card reader PS/2:0 - 50 °C

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Comparison of BZ721AA, 460897
15 specifications	A HP BZ721AA magnetic card reader RS-232 Model BZ721AA View product	B Manhattan 460897 magnetic card reader PS/2 Model 460897 View product
Features2 differ
InterfaceDiffers	RS-232	PS/2
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Status
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 m
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial (RS-232), USB 2.0
Scan speed (max)Differs	70 mm/sec	1000 mm/sec
Media types supportedKnown for one	ISO 7810, 7811 1/5, 7812, 7813	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) Windows Vista Business (32-bit) Windows XP Professional Windows Embedded POSReady 2009	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Operating voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 V
Power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 mA
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	90 x 22.43 x 24.2 mm	150 x 43 x 43 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	145 g
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	20 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 60 °C	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 70 °C
Technical detailsidentical
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC, CE, ISO, JIS II

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