
OCR601 MRZ Passport & ID Document Scanner for Desktop and Kiosk Use
Single action MRZ and chip reading functionality
Automatic MRZ and eData detection
Can capture image of MRZ data for analysis
Ultra-fast, accurate and reliable
Audio beep operator feedback
High-quality compact design
Robust and durable for heavy-duty frontline use
Affordable low cost ID Authentication
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The OCR601 decodes MRZ and, optionally, chipped information |
Features
- Reads passports, ID cards & visas
- Reads e-passports and e-ID cards
- Single action e-passport MRZ and chip reading
- Easy to maintain - hinged protective MRZ cover to allow easy cleaning
- Robust, compact and low profile design
- USB port powered
Applications
- Border control and immigration
- Immigration auto e-gates
- Kiosks and self-service auto e-gates
- Airport passenger data capture
- Hotels and hire car registration and identification
- Document issuers quality control
Specifications
MRZ reading
Light source: IR (Infrared)
Standard OCR fonts: OCR-B
Machine readable passports (MRP) : 2 lines of 44 characters to ICAO 9303
Machine readable visas (MRV) : 2 lines of 44 characters, 2 lines of 36 characters to ICAO 9303
Travel documents: 2 lines of 36 characters, 3 lines of 30 characters
Image capture
Half-page: Output to JPEG file 300 DPI; approx. 260 kB size
Resolution: 300 DPI
Contactless RF reading (option)
Interoperability: Passport booklets & ID cards conforming to the global standards for interoperability by the ICAO9303 2005
Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
Supported documents: ISO 14443 type A & B including auto-detection; secure and high-speed data transmission; Mifare memory card support (Mifare ultralight, 1K, 4K cards)
Application interface: PC/SC compliant device
Approvals: CE/FCC/UL pending
Mechanical
External dimensions:
With shroud: 200L x 156W x 57H mm
Body: Dark grey ABS
Glass: 4 mm Toughened Borosilicate; BS EN60068-2-75 & IEC 62262:2002, rated to 3.5 J impact
Power supply
+5 VDC; without RFID powered via single USB interface; with RFID via two USB connections or external PSU
Communications & host
Communication: USB 2.0 high speed
Host: OS Windows XP and Vista; Pentium 4 3GHz minimum with 1GB RAM
RFID driver: Microsoft CCID driver; industry standard PC/SC compatible
Environmental
Temperature: operating 0 to 50 °C; storage: 0 to 60 °C
Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing
Approvals: FCC Class B, CE EMC Class B, CE Low Voltage Directive, IEC60825-1 LED Safety: Class 1

