2.6 ACCESS CONTROL CARDS AND TAGS

A. Card Reader Access Unit: Access control system that activates barrier gates and functions only when authorized card is presented.

1. System: Two-stage proximity access.

2. Permit 16 different weekly access time zones with capability to expand to 32 zones;

3. Permit 32 different access groups with capability to expand to 64 groups;

4. Operation: On-line communication to central server.

5. Features: True antipassback.

6. Reader:

a. The card reader shall read the encoded data from the access card and/or transponder and transmit the data back to the central server, giving an audible and visual indication of a properly read card.

b. The card reader shall be no larger than 6.0" x 1.7" x 0.75" (15.2 X 4.3 X 1.91 cm).

c. The card reader shall have a typical read range of 4" to 5.5"

d. The card reader shall be a single piece unit;

e. The card reader shall be fully weatherized, and shall have an operating temperature of -22 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to 65 degrees Celsius), and an operating humidity of 5-95% noncondensing.

f. The card reader shall be made from polycarbonate material, and shall be charcoal gray.

g. The card reader shall transmit at a 125 kHz frequency.

h. The voltage requirements of the card reader shall be 4.75 to 16 VDC.

i. The current requirements of the card reader shall be current (DC) Voltage Average Peak 5 VDC 50 mA 70 mA 12 VDC 60 mA 140 mA

7. Mounting: Pedestal or ticket dispenser

B. Cards: The access cards shall:

1. Be "Passive" (non-battery operated) proximity technology;

2. No larger than 3.375" x 2.125", with a maximum thickness of 0.070";

3. Have an operating temperature of -50 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit (-45 to 70 degrees Celsius), and shall have an operating relative humidity of 5-95% non-condensing;

4. Have an extremely consistent read range, and not be affected by body shielding or variable environmental conditions;

5. Be, as an option, custom printed.