CRC200R USER GUIDE ISSUE 02
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2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Overview
The Nortech CRC200R is a two-channel card reader controller that provides the ideal solution to
OEM (original equipment manufacturer) companies that require a controller for their card access
system. It is ideal both for simple card access systems that control vehicle or personnel
movements into and out of car parks or through electronically controlled doors, and for more
complex systems requiring time zones, anti-passback, event logging, etc. It can also be used as
part of a Norpass2 managed access network via a data connection to the Norpass2 management
platform.
The CRC200R can control any reader combination from magnetic stripe, proximity and smart card
plus numeric keypads, biometric devices, long-range RFID systems and RF remote control
systems. It can also support motorised readers with card capture capability for magnetic stripe,
proximity and smart card.
In addition to the standard CRC200 features, the CRC200R supports random card numbers so that
it can be used with cards from existing applications and further enhance the support of mixed
media on the same controller.
2.2 Features
• Supports the connection of two independent readers, each with their own latch relay.
• Capacity for up to 6,550 non-sequential card numbers.
• Individual or batch adding and voiding cards on each reader independently.
• Card number learning
• Capture control option when using card-capture readers.
• Ability to program 10 PIN codes for use with a keypad or reader/keypad combination.
• Output latch relay time selectable from 0.5 second to 30 seconds.
• Independent request to exit input.
• Auxiliary input for arming or for door monitoring when online.
• Accessibility controlled by the use of access levels and time zones.
• Anti-passback with programmable auto reset.
• Anti-timeback with selectable time period from 1 to 30 minutes in 1-minute increments.
• Compact design and easy installation.
• Choice of supply voltages.
• Selectable reader supply output (5 volts or supply voltage)
• Real-time clock
• Supports both Clock & Data and Wiegand card formats.
• Password protection.
• Can be managed by Norpass2 Access Control Software.