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MICROgarde controller I and II
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1.1.2
Reader
Choose from proximity (Mifare, Wiegand or clock and data), mag-stripe, digital infra-red or
biometric technologies.
1.1.3
Cards
All cards are available as plain white standard sized cards suitable for use in Photo-ID
badge printers. Proximity, infra-red, long range key-fobs are available as a convenient
alternative to cards. TDSi can supply a full range of technologies to meet your business
requirement from 125KHz proximity to 13.56MHz smart card with integrated contact chip.
Standard and custom cards supplied
Choice of card or key fob
Multi technology available
Custom printing if required
Combine physical and logical access control
1.1.4
Options
I/O board option
Adds 4 inputs and 2 change-over relays to a MICROgarde controller
TCP/IP Port option
Adds a 10/100 Mb Ethernet port to a MICROgarde controller, MICROgarde then converts for
2-wire RS485 to other controllers
RS232/RS485 Converter
MICROgarde controller converts an RS232 from PC to 2-wire RS485 out to other controllers.
RS232 supports max. 15m if greater distance is required than can use alternative
converters.
USB/RS485 Converter
For direct RS485 control from the PC, a USB to RS485 converter may be used to connect to
the controllers.
1.1.5
MICROgarde Explorer
MICROgarde Explorer is TDSi’s Windows-based software application for use with up to 200
networked controllers. The software only supports MICROgarde controllers but you can
upgrade to EXgarde Pro software. Contact TDSi for details.