Hybrid Card Reader (HCR2) for Advantage, Encore 300/500/500S/700S

Overview

Card reader failures at the dispenser bring a fueling position to a standstill — customers can’t pay and operators lose revenue every minute the lane is down. The Freedom Engineered Hybrid Card Reader HCR2 (SKU: FE-M12492B002) is a direct-fit replacement for Gilbarco Advantage, Encore 300, Encore 500, Encore 500S, and Encore 700S dispensers, restoring both magnetic stripe and EMV chip card acceptance in a single unit.

This Gilbarco hybrid card reader handles the full range of card-present transactions in an outdoor fuel environment — the HCR2 design is built for exposure to heat, cold, and moisture without degrading read quality. The Gilbarco HCR2 ships with a gasket, grounding cable, and screws, so technicians have everything needed for a clean, secure installation without sourcing additional hardware.

For service teams replacing a worn encore card reader on Advantage or Encore platforms, FE-M12492B002 replaces M12492B002, M12492K003, M12492K903, and 715-0945. This Gilbarco advantage card reader variant is tested for both swipe and chip functionality before shipment and backed by a 365-day warranty.

Compatibility

• Gilbarco Advantage
• Encore 300
• Encore 500
• Encore 500S
• Encore 700S

Features & Benefits

• Freedom Engineered Hybrid Card Reader — supports both EMV chip and magnetic stripe
• Compatible with Gilbarco Advantage, Encore 300, Encore 500, Encore 500S, and Encore 700S
• Kit includes gasket, grounding cable, and screws for complete installation
• Built for outdoor fuel dispenser environments — weather and temperature resistant
• Replaces M12492B002, FE-M12492K003, FE-M12492K903, M12492K003, M12492K903
• Tested for swipe and chip read accuracy before shipment
• 365-day warranty from Freedom Electronics

About Freedom Electronics

Freedom Electronics engineers fueling hardware built to meet tough real-world demands. Because every unit is tested for signal accuracy, durability, and card security, you get OEM-level performance without the high price. Therefore, your site stays customer-ready, transaction-safe, and compliant with modern payment standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this card reader support chip cards?
A: Yes. The HCR2 is a hybrid reader that supports both EMV chip and traditional magnetic stripe cards for full payment compatibility.

Q: What comes in the kit?
A: The FE-M12492B002 kit includes the card reader, gasket, grounding cable, and mounting screws — everything needed for a complete installation.

Q: Which Gilbarco dispensers is this compatible with?
A: It fits Gilbarco Advantage, Encore 300, Encore 500, Encore 500S, and Encore 700S dispensers.

Q: What part numbers does FE-M12492B002 replace?
A: It replaces M12492B002, M12492K003, M12492K903, FE-M12492K003, FE-M12492K903, and 715-0945.

Q: What is the warranty?
A: FE-M12492B002 comes with a 365-day warranty from Freedom Electronics.