Magtek Centurion PCI-DSS Compliant, Secure Card Reader Authenticator (SCRA)
Small-Footprint. USB Powered. Bi-directional.
For retailers and financial institutions that want security, ergonomic design and ease-of-use, the Magtek Centurion
secure card reader authenticator (SCRA) is MagneSafe™ secured and offers a reliable and convenient swipe
path with complete security features for the peace of mind you can trust. Specifically designed to meet PCI DSS
requirements to secure card data, the Centurion employs the industry standard, Triple DES encryption and is
USB powered. This bidirectional SCRA conveniently makes any existing electronic transaction more secure.
For our customers that want both security and ease of use, the Centurion Secure Card Reader Authenticator (SCRA) is MagneSafe™ secured and offers a reliable and convenient swipe path with complete security features for the peace of mind you can trust. Specifically designed to meet PCI DSS requirements to secure cardholder data, the Centurion employs the industry standard, Triple DES encryption. The Centurion is USB powered. This bi-directional SCRA conveniently makes any existing merchant application more secure.
The Centurion enables retailers to “future proof” their POS applications with support for both today’s traditional applications and tomorrow’s advanced security requirements. The Centurion is 100% interface compatible with all traditional MagTek® readers while also enabling advanced security features including card authentication, data encryption, and device/host authentication to be activated when higher security is demanded.
Magtek Centurion MSR Card Reader Features & Benefits
Reads up to 3 tracks
Bi-directional read
Reads ANSI/ISO/AAMVA cards plus some custom formats
Supports USB HID or USB keyboard emulation interfaces; no third party device driver is required
USB powered
Provides Red/Green/Amber LED for status
Unique, non-changeable device serial number
Triple DES Encryption
DUKPT Key Management
MagnePrint® Card Authentication
Tokenization
Device & Host Authentication
MagneSafe 2.0 for seamless integration into an existing software and hardware infrastructure
Masked Data
Magtek Centurion MSR Card Reader Benefits
The Centurion enables retailers and financial institutions to “future proof” their POS and PC-based electronic transactions that support today’s traditional applications and tomorrow’s advanced security requirements. The Centurion is 100% interface compatible with all traditional MagTek readers. It gives you the flexibility to activate advanced security features including card authentication, data encryption, and device/host authentication remotely when higher security is necessary.
Magtek Centurion MSR Card Reader Specifications
General Interfaces: USB HID; USB Keyboard Emulation
Color: Black
Reference Standards: ISO 7810, ISO 7811, AAMVA
Recording Method: Two-frequency coherent phase (F2F)
Card Speed: 4 to 60 ips (10.1 to 152.4 cm/s)
Electrical
Power Input: 5V from USB bus
Current: Normal mode 110 mA maximum; Suspend Mode 500 uA maximum
Mechanical
Dimensions: Length: 3.94” (100.0mm)
Width: 1.28” (32.5mm)
Height: 1.23” (31.3mm)
Weight Weight: 4.5 oz. (127.57 g)
Cable Length: 6 ft.
Connector: USB Type A plug
Environmental
Temperature: Operating -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F);
Storage -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
Humidity: Operating 10% to 90% noncondensing; Storage Storage 10% to 90% noncondensing
Altitude: Operating 0-10,000 ft. (0-3048 m.);
Storage 0-10,000 ft. (0-3048 m.)
MagTek Dynamag Retail Data Sheet (.pdf 314KB)
MagTek Dynamag MagneSafe Secure Card Reader Installation Guide (.pdf 450KB)
*Order Online the Magtek Centurion PCI-DSS Compliant, Secure Card Reader Authenticator (3-Track, USB, MSR MAGNESAFE 2.0 HID) - Color: Black. Part# 21073075. [See top of page]. Delivers connection via HID, for stationary needs, and reads magnetic stripe cards