Magnetic stripe reader that also scans barcodes printed on paper, card stock or plastic. Designed for demanding applications such as access control or self service kiosk. An infrared option is available for security-based applications, where bar codes are over-printed to prevent duplication. The DuraReader reads up to three tracks of information with a single swipe in either direction. In combination, the same DuraReader unit can read both bar code and magnetic stripe media. TTL, RS232, and keyboard wedge interfaces are available. The DuraReader has a die-cast metal base, stainless steel wearplate, and impact-resistant housing make it ideal for stand-alone, high-volume traffic. The weatherproof design withstands harsh environments, as well as an extended temperature range to minus 35 degrees C. Edits and formats data.The DuraReader can be programmed to divide, rearrange,edit, and validate fields of scanned data. In addition, it allows for up to 16 preamble or postamble characters.