RFID
Access Control System
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March, 2003
General
The Access Control System from Softrónica is the logical consequence of the
long time experience of Softrónica in the RFID activities. The system has
been developed considering features as flexibility, simplicity of
implementation, easy to use, high customer value and reliability.
System control through Ethernet makes it possible to use the existing network
infrastructure, or easily build new nodes, by using standard off-the-shelf
hardware. The system supports wall mount short rage and/or long range
antenna device for hurdle free access to rooms or events in combination
with automatic doors, turnstiles or any other door opening system. Optional
features for advanced security with the additional implementation of
biometrics.
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Architecture of the System
Standard Access Zone
Standard Access Zone
Standard Access Zone
Internet Access
WAN
“VIP” Access Zone
“VIP” Access Zone
Backup Server
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Main Server
Standard Access Checkpoint
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In Access areas with high traffic, a turnstile, revolving door or
other person separation system controlled by an RFID long range
antenna type Monolit controls individual access. The surface of
an antenna can be used for information and advertising.
Approaching the RFID reader with smart card, the RFID system
sends the data to the computer of this control zone. After a real
time verification of the card data and in case the person is
authorized, the systems releases the door. For high security
areas a biometric feature can be added. Using face recognition
the advantage of hand free access is not affected.
In access zones with multiple gates or doors a master computer
controls a set of grouped standard clients. For easy supervising
by the guard the relevant access data can be displayed in real
time on a monitor.
Standard Access (II)
Turnstile
Bus RS485
Capturing
zone
Direction
Antenna
RFID
Entrance 2
Entrance 3
Zone-Computer
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Entrance 1
VIP Welcome Access Point
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For control and access with average traffic and with additional options.
The basic system consists of two antennas of radio frequency identification
(RFID) to detect and to read the information of the smart cards when a
person passes by the antenna. The antenna could be considered as a gate,
a door or even short range.
The surface of a long range antenna might be used for specific
advertisements.
When approaching with a badge, the RFID system reads the card data and
transmitts the data to zone computer that verifies the card data. In case the
person is known and authorized the system releases the entrance, on a
individual way. For example by an assigned computer that presents/displays
a personalized welcome message for the guest. Optionally a portrait is
displayed or a voice message says welcome. With a step sensor an alarm is
initiated when a person passes without permission
VIP with Greeting Module (II)
RFID Antenna
Control station
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Direction
Door Access Points
Access control for individual doors in all kind of environment. Each door is equiped
with a full featured short range reader. The readers are controlled by a RS485 bus
which connects all readers either to a computer a controller or to a device server
which converts the RS485 port to Ethernet 10-BaseT.
The system operate in online and offline mode. In the online mode, the data is
stored in computer. In offline mode, the data is downloaded from a computer to an
access control communication controller. This device is used to control the opening
and closing in real time. It also stores all the access point configuration information,
and the user information, so it can be sent to the host under request.
RS485
to host (Ethernet)
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Converter
or controller
Badge Personalisation
Equipment needed for the personalisation of badges:
- Computer with database
- Camera
- Thermotransfer Printer color or monochrom
- RFID Reader/Writer for
Time needed for the emission of a credential is approx. 1 – 2 minute with
high quality picture.
Camera
Personalisation
Computer
Short Range Reader
CYCLP5000
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Card Printer
If needed with
Security features
Edition of Badges
The cards are issued with personalisation system consisting of camera, printer,
reader/writer for RFID cards and software.
The information of the issued card is stored in a data base and the card are
encoded. The format process uses a coding key, with the algorithm and a unique
electronic signature. Such a formatted card for a system will not be valid for
another one. Cards are secure and can not be duplicated.
The card can be printed with the image of the user, names, number of
identification, expiration date, name and logo of the company .
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Mobile Data Terminals
Equipment for mobile use in security, ticketing or other application.
Simple reading of the information contained in the card, checking the
credentials of a card.
Available with several device options, WirelessLan, GSM, DECT
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MINEC Terminal
HP i-Paq Terminal
with RFID Reader/Writer
Server
High reliability data base server also in redundant configuration for high
security applications.
For example Computer DELL Power 2600 Edge series or similar
Operating system LINUX for a powerfull data base.
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