ID Tech Omni Heavy Duty
Magstripe and barcode reading in a heavy-duty slot reader
The ID TECH Omni reads magnetic stripes, printed barcodes or both, depending on configuration. Its fixed slot suits access control, identification and kiosk applications, with bidirectional reading of up to three magnetic tracks.
Visible-red and infrared barcode variants support different badge designs. Sealed or weatherized versions are configuration-specific; select the interface and reading technology required by the host system.
Key Specifications
- Product type / application: Fixed magnetic stripe / barcode slot reader
- Performance / capacity: Up to three magnetic tracks; bidirectional
- Supported media: Magnetic cards and printed 1D barcode badges, by model
- Platform / compatibility: Compatible keyboard, USB or serial host application
- Interfaces / connectivity: USB, RS232 or PS/2 on listed models
- Power: 5 V DC; serial models require a suitable supply
- Durability / environment: Heavy-duty housing; standard operation 0–55°C
- Mounting / form factor: Fixed screw mounting; configuration-specific cable exit
- Dimensions: 127 × 52 × 35 mm
- Weight: 1.4 lb including power pack
- Warranty: 1 year
In the Box
- USB and keyboard-wedge models
- Selected Omni reader with its interface cable
- Listed RS232 models
- Selected Omni reader with RS232 cable; power supply included only when the selected option explicitly states it
Barcode capability, track count and weatherization depend on the selected part number.
Two reading technologies
Combo models capture magnetic stripe data and printed barcodes through the same slot.
Badge-specific optics
Infrared variants support suitable overprinted security barcodes; visible-red variants read ordinary printed barcodes.
Shop Omni Heavy Duty Models
WCR3237-512
Omni Heavy Duty Magnetic Stripe Reader Only, Color: Black with Tracks 1 & 2, Keyboard Wedge Cable
Tracks:
1 / 2
Reader type:
Magnetic stripe
Barcode optics:
Not applicable
Interface:
PS/2
Housing:
Standard
WCR3237-512U
Omni Heavy Duty Magnetic Stripe Reader Only, Color: Black with Tracks 1 & 2, USB Cable
Tracks:
1 / 2
Reader type:
Magnetic stripe
Barcode optics:
Not applicable
Housing:
Standard
Interface:
USB keyboard emulation
WCR3237-533U
Omni Heavy Duty Magnetic Stripe Reader Only, Color: Black with Tracks 1,2, & 3, USB Cable
Tracks:
1 / 2 / 3
Reader type:
Magnetic stripe
Barcode optics:
Not applicable
Housing:
Standard
Interface:
USB keyboard emulation
WCR3237-600S
Omni Heavy Duty Barcode Reader Only, Color: Black with Visible Red, Keyboard Wedge Cable
Reader type:
Barcode
Tracks:
Not applicable
Interface:
PS/2
Housing:
Sealed
Barcode optics:
Visible red
WCR3237-600US
Omni Heavy Duty Barcode Reader Only, Color: Black with Visible Red, USB Cable
Reader type:
Barcode
Tracks:
Not applicable
Housing:
Sealed
Interface:
USB keyboard emulation
Barcode optics:
Visible red
WCR3237-612U
Omni Heavy Duty Magnetic Stripe Reader and Barcode Reader, Color: Black with Tracks 1 & 2, Visible Red, USB Cable
Tracks:
1 / 2
Reader type:
Magnetic stripe / barcode
Housing:
Standard
Interface:
USB keyboard emulation
Barcode optics:
Visible red
WCR3237-633U
Omni Heavy Duty Magnetic Stripe Reader and Barcode Reader, Color: Black with Tracks 1,2 & 3, Visible Red, USB Cable
Tracks:
1 / 2 / 3
Reader type:
Magnetic stripe / barcode
Housing:
Standard
Interface:
USB keyboard emulation
Barcode optics:
Visible red
WCR3237-712U
Omni Heavy Duty Slot Reader (Combo Bar Code-Mag Reader, USB Interface, Infrared with Tracks 1 and 2) - Color: Black
Tracks:
1 / 2
Barcode optics:
Infrared
Reader type:
Magnetic stripe / barcode
Housing:
Standard
Interface:
USB keyboard emulation
WCR3227-512C
Omni magnetic stripe reader, tracks 1 and 2, RS232 serial interface, weatherized housing, black.
Tracks:
1 / 2
Reader type:
Magnetic stripe
Barcode optics:
Not applicable
Interface:
RS232
Housing:
Weatherized
WCR3227-633UC
Omni combination magnetic stripe and barcode reader, tracks 1, 2 and 3, visible-red optics, USB serial emulation, weatherized housing, black.
Tracks:
1 / 2 / 3
Reader type:
Magnetic stripe / barcode
Interface:
USB serial emulation
Barcode optics:
Visible red
Housing:
Weatherized
WCR3237-733U
Omni Heavy Duty Magnetic Stripe Reader and Barcode Reader, Color: Black with Tracks 1,2 & 3, Infared, USB Cable
Tracks:
1 / 2 / 3
Barcode optics:
Infrared
Reader type:
Magnetic stripe / barcode
Housing:
Standard
Interface:
USB keyboard emulation
WCR3237-700S
Omni Heavy Duty Barcode Reader Only, Color: Black with Infrared, Keyboard Wedge Cable
Reader type:
Barcode
Barcode optics:
Infrared
Tracks:
Not applicable
Interface:
PS/2
Housing:
Sealed
WCR3237-700US
Omni Heavy Duty Barcode Reader Only, Color: Black with Infrared, USB Cable, Keyboard Emulation
Reader type:
Barcode
Barcode optics:
Infrared
Tracks:
Not applicable
Housing:
Sealed
Interface:
USB keyboard emulation
WCR3227-600S
Omni Heavy Duty Barcode Reader Only, Color: Black with Visible Red, Power Supply, RS232 Serial Cable
Reader type:
Barcode
Tracks:
Not applicable
Interface:
RS232
Housing:
Sealed
Barcode optics:
Visible red
WCR3227-612
Omni Heavy Duty Mag Stripe Reader and Barcode Reader, Color: Black with Track 1 & 2, Visible Red, Power Supply, RS232 Serial Cable
Tracks:
1 / 2
Reader type:
Magnetic stripe / barcode
Interface:
RS232
Housing:
Standard
Barcode optics:
Visible red
WCR3227-533C
Omni Heavy Duty Magnetic Stripe Reader Only, Color: Black with Tracks 1,2,& 3, Power Supply, Weatherized, RS232 Serial Cable
Tracks:
1 / 2 / 3
Reader type:
Magnetic stripe
Barcode optics:
Not applicable
Interface:
RS232
Housing:
Weatherized
WCR3227-633
Omni Heavy Duty Mag Stripe Reader and Barcode Reader, Color: Black with Tracks 1,2 & 3, Visible Red, Decoded, Power Supply, RS232 Serial Cable
Tracks:
1 / 2 / 3
Reader type:
Magnetic stripe / barcode
Interface:
RS232
Housing:
Standard
Barcode optics:
Visible red
WCR3227-700S
Omni Heavy Duty Barcode Reader Only, Color: Black with Infrared, Power Supply, RS232 Serial Cable
Reader type:
Barcode
Barcode optics:
Infrared
Tracks:
Not applicable
Interface:
RS232
Housing:
Sealed
