Nortech’s NanoQuest compact standalone proximity card reader and access controller now includes an RS232 data output. That’s to enable third party equipment to monitor the use of cards and fobs presented to the reader.
The NanoQuest is able to manage up to 500 users and autonomously control access to secure areas or restrict the use of equipment or machinery to approved operators.
The addition of the RS232 output now enables third party systems to monitor which users are accessing the secure area or equipment. For example, where the NanoQuest is being used to restrict the use of a hazardous machine to only fully trained, authorised operators, a third party monitoring system can receive information about which operators are operating the machine and for how long they are using it. This information may be vital for health and safety reasons as well as for accountability in the event of an incident.
The RS232 feature can be used with third party systems for other monitoring purposes such as capacity monitoring, where users want to monitor the number of people entering or leaving a restricted area, for fee calculation and/or usage monitoring in commercial applications, and for extra security.
The product can be used as an autonomous standalone access control system or it can be used alongside third party control or monitoring systems using the data RS232 output.
As for install, there’s ‘Master Card’ programming of a range of features. As well as access control, the product offers a secure method of controlling devices such as intruder alarm panels, lighting and heating, and has a free exit input for use with magnetic locking systems and a door monitor.
About Nortech Control Systems Limited
The British company with in-house design team designs, manufactures and distributes access control, card readers, long range identification and parking systems. Visit www.nortechcontrol.com/.
