Cover/Backplate
The
Cover/Backplate is the backplate which is located underneath
the reader. If you are mounting the reader on a wall or on a
desk, then this option becomes important, because you can
mount the reader by screwing into "inserts" which
are located on this backplate. We offer 2 different types of
backplates, one with a 6-32 screw size and the other with a
3mm screw size. Either one can be ordered with any reader,
and is specified by an option on the ordering code for the
reader.
Barcode
Optics/Resolution
Barcode
readers may be ordered with either visible or infrared
optics, low or high resolution. Pricing is the same for both.
Low Resolution optics are recommended only when the barcode
you are reading has an x-dimension (size of the small bar) of
13 mils or larger.
Most
people order infrared optics. Infrared is the type you must
use when you want to read barcodes which are covered with a
black mask, such as many access control cards. Many barcodes
which are not covered with a mask are also infrared readable.
Any barcode which is printed with ink which has carbon
content, such as a laser printer, and most card printers,
will be infrared readable. If you're not sure if your barcode
is infrared readable, send it to us an we'll be glad to test
it for you.
Magnetic Stripe Tracks
Readers can be
ordered as a single track (track 2), or with 2 tracks (tracks 1&2, or
tracks 2&3). J readers can read any density or coercivity on any track.
M400 readers can read any coercivity but can read only standard track
information.
Interface
We
offer a variety of different interfaces with our readers.
Some of these interfaces are decoded are some are undecoded.
Standard
decoded interfaces which we offer are: RS232, RS422/485, PC
Wedge, Magstripe Emulation, Wiegand, Barcode Emulation, TTL
Level serial ascii, VT320 Wedge, and DTMF, and TCP/IP.
Standard
undecoded interfaces which we offer are: Clock & Data
(magstripe) and Barcode Data (either TTL or open collector).
We
also have many other types of interfaces available, and are
developing new interfaces constantly as well as custom
interfaces.
For a
description of each type of interface, please see below.
Displays
There
are two basic types of displays which we offer with our
readers.
The
first is a clock display which is a seven-segment led
display, meant for displaying the time of day. On SA and STA
readers, the time of day can be displayed automatically by
the reader, using the reader's internal time clock. On
"J" series readers, the time for the display must
be updated on-line from the computer.
The
second display we offer is an 8-character alphanumeric
display, which is available on "J" series and
SA/STA series readers. With "J" series readers, the
8-character display can be written to from the computer by
sending the appropriate command to the reader. With SA/STA
readers, the alpha display can also be used to display time
automatically.
Relay
"J"
series readers may be ordered with an internal relay, for use
in opening doors or turning on alarms, etc... The relay is
rated at 1/2 amp @ 30VDC, and may be actuated automatically
triggered by a good read or can be actuated by sending a
command to the reader. The relay is a form C, containing
contacts for Common, Normally Open, and Normally Closed.
LED's
There
are a variety of LED options available. Some will depend on
your interface.
Standard
Serial (RS232, RS422) readers are available with two leds,
one red and one green. Each of the leds can be programmed
internally, such as Red LED ON always and GREEN LED ON after
a good read, or externally by sending the reader commands.
Blinking of the leds is also supported.
For
interfaces which do not have a bi-directional interface, such
as wiegand and magnetic stripe emulation, the leds are
usually controlled externally by the piece of equipment you
are connecting it to, such as an access control controller.
In this case, the control lines for the leds are usually
brought out through the cable so that you can control the
leds directly from the controller. In some instances, the RED
led can be "hard wired" internally to be a power-on
indicator. Our standard wiring for leds which are controlled
externally is connected so that the controlling device will
pull the line LOW in order to turn the led ON.
Bi-color
LEDS are also available on certain product lines, such as the
M400 and B400 readers. These are leds which are RED at one
voltage level, and GREEN at another level. Oscillation of the
control line for these types of leds can also generate
additional colors.
Please
note that control of ALL externally controlled leds is
through a 0 to 5VDC connection. Readers which are powered by
12VDC or 24VDC still use only a 0-5VDC connection to control
the led lines.
Special
LED configurations are also available. Contact IBC for more
information.
Weatherproofing
The
weatherproofing option consists of conformally coating the
boards and closing up the reader using silicon.
Weatherproofing does not mean Waterproofed, however they are
appropriate for outdoor use in all environments (cold and
hot). We do recommend, however, that readers which are placed
outdoor be protected from direct rain or snow, in a manner so
that constant water is not falling on it.
Temperature
All
IBC products are rated for use in the -40ºC to +85°C
temperature range. You do not need to specify a temperature
range when ordering.
Sense Inputs
"J"
Readers are available with 2 "sense input" lines. These lines can
be used to "sense" a closure or opening. They can be used on a
door to sense whether a door is open or closed.
Memory
"J"
Readers are available with 2 "sense input" lines. These lines can
be used to "sense" a closure or opening. They can be used on a doo
External Keypad
"J"
readers can be ordered with external keypad support. The reader is supplied
with an additional cable containing 7 wires. These wires connect directly to
any 4x3 keypad wired as columns and rows (7 connections).
Trigger Output
The trigger output
is a data line which is brought out of the reader, to be used for triggering
an external event. It's functionality is the same as a relay, except minimal
current can be drawn on this line. It is used in applications where you need
to signal external equipment, by raising the voltage on the line from 0 to
5vdc.
Wire Exit
Readers
may be ordered with a rear wire exit or a side wire exit.
Some readers also have additional options such as an RJ11 or
RJ12 jack.
Rear
wire readers have the wire exiting underneath the reader,
through the BACKPLATE. This option is typically used if you
are mounting the reader on a wall and want the wire to be
hidden (entering the wall). You would also use this option to
mount a reader on a table, when you want the wire to go
through the table and be hidden.
Side
wire readers have the wire exiting the side of the reader.
Any
reader may be ordered with either the side exit or rear exit
options for wiring, except for readers which are ordered with
an RJ11 jack. RJ11 jacks always exit the side of the reader.
Standard
Wire Terminations
There
are certain standards that we typically use for wire
terminations, depending on the type of interface you have
ordered the reader with.
Readers
ordered with RS232 interface normally are supplied with a DB9
female connector, wired as a null modem for direct connect
into a PC. DB25 connectors are also available.
Readers
ordered with RS422 interface are normally supplied with
flying leads. If you order a 12V rs422 reader you can also
get an ac adaptor to power the reader with, along with an
inline pigtail connector for connecting the ac adaptor.
ALL
Emulation interfaces are supplied with flying leads
(unterminated wire). This includes wiegand, magnetic stripe
emulation, and wand emulation.
PC
Wedge readers are supplied wither with a 5-pin din or 6-pin
mini din (PS2 style).
DTMF
readers are provided with RJ12 plugs.
VT320
readers are provided with RJ11 plugs and an interconnect
connector.
DEC
423 readers are provided with offset RJ12 plugs.
ALL
undecoded readers are normally provided with flying leads.
Additional
wire terminations/connectors are available. Contact IBC for
more information.
Voltage
Options
IBC
readers are available in either 5VDC, 8-15VDC, or 15-24VDC.
5VDC is the standard reader.
To
order the 8-15VDC option, use the 12VDC ordering code. To
order the 15-24VDC option, use the 24VDC ordering code.
If
you are planning on using an AC adapter to power a reader,
then you need to order the 12VDC option, because this option
specifies that the reader contains internal power circuitry
(switching regulator) to handle the AC Adapter. Use
IBC supplied AC adapters only.
Serial
Readers which are ordered with the 12VDC option are normally
wired into the DB9 connector, with a small pigtail connector
also connected to the DB9 connector which is used to connect
an IBC-supplied AC adapter.
RS422
readers can also be ordered with a pigtail connector so that
an AC adapter may be used to power the reader locally.
Please
note that if you are connecting a reader to a controller,
such as for access control, that the controller may provide
5VDC power for powering a reader. In some cases, these
controller inputs are designed to handle undecoded
readers which do not use a lot of power. Decoded readers use
a lot more power than undecoded readers so in all cases be
sure that if you are connecting a reader directly to a
controller, that the controller will support the amount of
current the reader will draw.
IBC
readers have an internal voltage watchdog feature, which
essentially shuts down the reader when undervoltage (4.75VDC)
is detected. This is especially important to know if you are
using a 5VDC reader, and are using more than a few hundred
feet of cable. In this case, it is essential to ensure that
you have a clean 5VDC (or more than 4.75VDC) at the reader.
In cases where you are using a long length of wire, such as
for access control, use 18 gauge wire if possible.
Internal
Batteries
DC, AV, and SA/STA readers
can be ordered to be used with a 9 volt
internal battery. This battery fits inside a compartment on
the underneath of the reader.
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