
OCR316-E, part of HID’s ID document reader portfolio, is a compact USB OCR swipe reader that delivers fast, accurate bidirectional reading of machine-readable passports, visas, US and international resident permits and national ID cards.
The device also integrates a three-track Magnetic Swipe Reader (MSR) to read credit and debit cards, loyalty cards and frequent flyer cards.
The track length and single slot design ensure that passports and ID cards align correctly for consistency and accuracy.
OCR316-E can operate free-standing or easily attach to:
▷ Monitors
▷ Keyboards
▷ Tablets
▷ Ultra-mobile PCs
▷ Government: Voter registration, biometric enrollments, border management, law enforcement processes
▷ Banking and Finance: Know Your Customer (KYC) processes for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) programs
▷ Travel and Transportation: API reading at check-in desks, travel authorization
▷ Hospitality and Gaming: Age verification, guest registration, supporting ISO 31030 risk management procedures, VIP alerts
▷ Retail: Age verification, rental registrations, tax refunds
▷ Enterprise: Visitor and contractor management
▷ MRZ reading: reads from ICAO 9303 compliant documents including ePassports, ID cards and visas and ISO 18013 compliant driving licenses
▷ MSR reading: features a bidirectional 3-track MSR conforming to ISO 7811/2-5
▷ Space saving: compact, flexible design with a small footprint
▷ User feedback: green and red indicator lights and audio beeper
▷ Flexible design: free standing, desk mount or VESA monitor mounting
▷ Easy software upgrades: FLASH upgradeable software
| READING CAPABILITIES | |
|---|---|
| OCR (Optical Character Recognition) | ICAO compliant travel documents in near infrared (IR) per ICAO 9303 specification Parts 1-4 (2- and 3-line MRZ) Near ICAO compliant travel documents (e.g. French ID) ISO-18013 driving licences (1-line MRZ) |
| Magnetic Swipe Reader | Three-track magnetic cards complying with ISO7811/2-5 |
| ELECTRONIC | |
| Power Supply | Input voltage: +5VDC, <250mA via USB connection |
| Communications & Host | USB 2.0 full-speed interface USB HID, CDC (virtual serial) and keyboard wedge options OS support: Windows 7 & above, Android, Linux |
| PHYSICAL | |
| Dimensions | 6 x 2 x 2 in (150 x 44 x 45 mm) |
| Body | Dark Grey ABS |
| Weight | 7 oz. (200g) |
| Illumination | Near IR B900, 870nm +/- 2.5% |
| Beeper | Single beep for good read, 3 beeps for bad read |
| Indicators | Power and good and bad read LED indication |
| Cable Length | 70 in (1.8m) |
| VESA Monitor Brackets | HID can supply a number of standard VESA mounting brackets. Please contact us to see if your monitor is supported. MOQ applies to custom designs |
| THERMAL (AIR) | |
| Temperature | Operating 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) |
| Storage | -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) |
| APPROVALS | |
| Safety / EMC | Safety: EN 62368-1 EMC: FCC 47CFR Part 15 Class A, EN 55032 Class B, EN55035 |