Specifications:

EM reader introduction:

o 235EM proximity reader utilizes EM technology to read contactless EM cards

o Suitable for access control, time and attendance and other card control systems

o Wiegand output model interfaces with all existing Wiegand protocol access control systems

MF reader introduction:

o 235MF smart card reader utilizes MIFARE technology to read MIFARE contactless smart cards

o Contactless smart cards are used for stored value or data applications such as access control, vending, toll roads, airline ticketing,

o banking cards, city cards, ID cards, university cards, loyalty schemes, phone cards, park and ride, and prepaid metering

Power requirements:

o 235EM:9-12VDC at 100mA

o 238MF:7-12VDC at 100mA

o A linear regulator is recommended

Read range:

o 235EM: safety read range for 7cm with standard EM H4100 card

o 238MF: safety read range for 4cm with Philips Mifare 1 contactless smart card

Frequency:

o 235EM: 125kHz standard

o 238MF: 13.56kHz standard

Operating temperature: -22 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to 65 degrees Celsius)

Operating humidity: 0% to 95% relative humidity non-condensing

Audio/visual indication: green, red, yellow LED bar and buzzer

Response time: less than 0.1 second

ISO standard:

o 238MF: ISO14443 type A compatible Cable distance:

o Wiegand interface: 500 feet (150m)

o RS232 interface: 50 feet (15m)

o Recommended cable is ALPHA 1295 (22 AWG) 5 conductor minimum stranded with overall shield or equivalent

o Additional conductors may be required for LED or beeper control