OCR32x OCR Passport and Travel Document Reader

The OCR32x series compact OCR readers are compatible with leading Common Use System software and are intended to be used by airline staff including at the check-in desk to accurately capture data for APIS applications.

The dual illumination OCR reader captures code lines from Machine Readable Travel Documents conforming to the international standard specified in ICAO 9303 - including Machine Readable Passports (MRP), visas (MRV), and OCRB encoded cards such as the US Resident Alien card and European national ID cards.

For fraud prevention and reconciliation purposes, it can also capture OCR stock control numbers and ticket numbers printed on thermally printed ATB coupons and TAT documents as well as read the IATA 2of5 bar code ticket number.

OCR32x devices are extremely compact. Optional mounting brackets are also available to enable an OCR32x to be mounted at almost any angle and integrated into the smallest immigration, gate or check-in desk environment.

Host connection is via an industry standard RS232 or USB interface through a detachable cable. The OCR32x is a low power device and can usually be powered from a PC keyboard or USB port, removing the need for a mains power supply unit. An auxiliary RS232 port allows connection of a decoded bar code scanner.

Applications

Collection of APIS data for airline travel
Airline passenger travel document reading.at the check-in desk, the boarding gate and at immigration
Machine Readable Passports, visas and travel documents conforming to ICAO 9303 standards

Features

Simple hand swipe operation with bidirectional read
Compact design and very small footprint
RS-232 or USB interface connection
Firmware download / upgrade capability
Low power - typically no external power supply required
No moving parts

Product Selector

Part Number	Interface	Housing Colour
OCR320	RS232	Cool white
OCR321	RS232	Dark grey
OCR322	USB	Cool white
OCR323	USB	Dark grey

Outline Specifications

OCR Read Capabilities

Machine readable passports (MRP) : 2 lines of 44 characters
Machine readable visas (MRV) : 2 lines of 44 characters, 2 lines of 36 characters
Travel documents: 2 lines of 36 characters, 3 lines of 30 characters
OCR ticket data: data printed in accordance with IATA Recommended Practice 1720a, including ATB-1 type 407-E, 1403M, OCRB, OCRA and IATA 2 of 5 bar code data

General

Colour: Cool white or dark grey
Dimensions: 217W x 60D x 59H mm
Weight: 0.65 kg
Cable length: 2.5 m

Host Interfaces

OCR320/321: Bidirectional, RS232 by 9-way D-type
OCR322/323: USB 1.1

Electrical Specifications

Power requirement: +5 VDC
Current consumption: <250 mA

Environmental

Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C