Unitech MS146 infrared swipe slot scanner for badge and card reading with RS232 connectivity

Unitech MS146-IRCB00-SG Infrared Slot Scanner | RS232, Swipe

Name: Unitech MS146-IRCB00-SG Infrared Slot Scanner | RS232, Swipe
Brand: UNITECH
SKU: MS146-IRCB00-SG
Price: 105.13 USD
Availability: BackOrder

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MPN: MS146-IRCB00-SG

UPC: 854472005045

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Key Features

Infrared slot scanner technology
RS232 serial host interface
Swipe form factor
Cable connectivity
2 year limited warranty
Supports Code 39, EAN, UPC, Code 128, Codabar, and related 1D codes

Keep access control and attendance workflows moving with the Unitech MS146 infrared slot scanner. Designed for badge, card, and form reading, this swipe-style reader fits environments where users present credentials at a fixed point and speed matters. Infrared sensing supports consistent reads for common office, security, and check-in applications. The MS146 connects through RS232 serial, making it a straightforward fit for legacy and embedded systems that still anchor many enterprise access deployments. It is a practical choice when you need a dedicated reader rather than a general-purpose scanner, especially for controlled entry points, reception desks, and time clocks. Unitech positions this model for time and attendance, security, and access control use cases, and the supported 1D symbology set covers widely used card and label formats including Code 39, EAN, UPC, Code 128, Codabar, and more. The result is a purpose-built reader that does one job well: capture credential data quickly and reliably at the edge.

Ideal For

Employee time and attendance check-in at reception or entry kiosks
Badge-based access control at secure doors and turnstiles
Visitor registration desks reading ID cards and forms
Security checkpoints requiring fixed-position credential capture

Why This Product

1Purpose-built for fixed credential capture, not general handheld scanning
2RS232 serial connection suits legacy access and attendance systems
3Infrared slot design supports fast swipe-based reads
4Broad 1D symbology support covers common badge and card formats

Scanner

Scanner Form Factor

Swipe

Physical

Depth	1.9 in
Height	3.8 in

Interface

Host Interface

Serial

Scanner General

Scanner Scan Type	1D
Scanner Connectivity	Cable
Scanner Light Source	Infrared

Scanner Performance

Scanner 1d Symbologies

Code 39 standard and full ASCII, EAN-13, UPC-A, EAN-8, UPC-E, Standard 2 of 5, Code 128, Code 93, MSI, Code 11, Code 32, Delta Code, Label Code, Plessey Code, Codabar

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Documentation

Manufacturer Brochure

User Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of scanning does the MS146 support?▾

It is a 1D slot scanner designed for badge, card, and form reading in fixed-point workflows.

How does the MS146 connect to a host system?▾

It uses RS232 serial connectivity over a cable connection.

Is this scanner suitable for access control?▾

Yes. It is designed for time and attendance, security, and access control applications.

Does the MS146 include a power adapter?▾

No. The power adapter is sold separately.