The Smart Mag STA is a Stand-Alone magnetic stripe reader for use in both Access Control and Time and Attendance. With 128k of memory and an internal relay, the STA series is a low-cost solution to controlling door access and providing Time and Attendance tracking. The reader can be downloaded from a pc with valid employee numbers, and access can be limited to specific days and times for each employee by using "schedules". Programming may also be done by hand at the reader. Each employee scan in the reader may optionally be recorded into the internal memory of the reader, along with a date and time stamp. This information can then be uploaded to a PC at any time. Invalid scan attempts may also be logged. The RS422 versions of these readers may be networked together, and the reader can also emulate "J" series readers.

The reader contains 64K of memory (256K optional) for holding employee id's, and also 64K of memory (256K optional) for storing an audit trail. The standard 64K of memory can hold up to 6000 9-digit employee id's.

All you need to control a door and log entries is to install the Smart Mag STA with an electric strike or magnetic lock, and you're up and running.

For access control or time and attendance which requires monitored access, such as employee ID verification at guard shacks, the STA reader is also available in a portable version with an internal battery.

The STA is available with an RS232 interface, USB, or TCP/IP. TCP/IP readers can be POE w/EZPower which allows a door strike to be powered directly through the POE interface.