Description
Mannesmann Kienzle Argo FMS 1330 Fleet Management Cartridge Reader Unit DB25
The Mannesmann Kienzle Argo FMS 1330 is a dedicated fleet management cartridge reader unit designed to read driver data cartridges used in commercial vehicle fleet management and tachograph systems. Built by Mannesmann Kienzle — a German manufacturer historically prominent in tachograph and fleet data recording technology — the FMS 1330 serves as a desktop interface device for collecting and transferring driver activity and vehicle data stored on magnetic or electronic cartridges. It connects to a host computer or fleet management system via a DB25 serial interface.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Mannesmann Kienzle
- Product Line: Argo
- Model: FMS 1330
- Type: Fleet Management Cartridge Reader
- Form Factor: Benchtop / desktop black steel enclosure
- Front Panel: Cartridge slot bay with gold contact fingers; red illuminated button; green and amber status indicator LEDs
- Rear Panel: IEC C14 AC power inlet; rocker on/off power switch; fuse holder
- Interface: DB25 (25-pin serial) port
- Input Voltage: 110–240V AC, 50/60Hz (per rear rating label)
- Certifications: UL Listed 236 F; CSA LR 63159
- Includes: DB25 serial cable with proprietary terminal connector on the opposite end
Applications
Mannesmann Kienzle was a leading European manufacturer of tachographs, trip recorders, and fleet management data systems, primarily serving commercial trucking and transportation fleets from the 1970s through the 1990s. The Argo FMS 1330 is part of the company's fleet management system (FMS) product line, used by fleet operators and dispatchers to download driver activity records, hours-of-service data, and vehicle usage information from removable data cartridges inserted by drivers at the start or end of a shift. The data was then transferred to a host PC or back-office fleet management software via the serial interface for analysis, compliance reporting, and route management. This type of desktop cartridge reader was standard equipment in European transport operations and was also deployed in regulated freight environments in North America. Replacement units and spares for legacy Kienzle Argo fleet systems are sought by operators still running older FMS infrastructure.
This Mannesmann Kienzle Argo FMS 1330 Fleet Management Cartridge Reader has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The black steel enclosure shows light surface wear and minor scuffing consistent with normal use in a fleet or office environment. The front cartridge slot and contact fingers appear intact and unobstructed. The rear IEC power inlet, rocker switch, and fuse holder all appear present and undamaged. The unit includes its DB25 serial cable with proprietary terminal connector. It has not been powered up or tested at our facility, but was pulled from a working environment. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Mannesmann Kienzle |
Model: |
FMS 1330 |
MPN: |
FMS 1330 |
Product Line: |
Argo |
Type: |
Fleet Management Cartridge Reader |
SKU: |
11267 |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Seller Notes: |
Includes DB25 serial cable with proprietary terminal connector |
Form Factor: |
Benchtop / Desktop |
Power Connector: |
IEC C14 (standard 3-pin AC inlet) |
Power Switch: |
Rocker on/off switch |
Interface / Connector: |
DB25 (25-pin serial) |
Certifications: |
UL Listed 236 F; CSA LR 63159 |
Input Voltage: |
110-240V AC, 50/60Hz (per rear label) |
Application: |
Fleet management driver data / tachograph cartridge input |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Germany |
Compatible With: |
Mannesmann Kienzle Argo fleet management systems |
Condition Notes: |
Mannesmann Kienzle Argo FMS 1330 Fleet Management Cartridge Reader in good used condition. Light surface wear on enclosure. Includes DB25 serial cable. Not bench-tested; pulled from a working environment. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
