Introduction
This installation manual provides instructions and technical specifications for physical installation of the ICT tSec
Multi-Technology Card Reader. For programming information, see the
ICT Card Reader Configuration Guide
,
available from the ICT website.
About This Module
The tSec Multi-Technology Card Reader is an advanced-technology, high-frequency smart card radio frequency
identification device (RFID), specifically designed to enhance the functionality of security, building automation and
access control by providing multiple format compatibility, high-speed data transmission and sabotage protection.
The card reader can operate using Wiegand, intelligent RS-485 or OSDP communications, and can be
programmed to read and output different card formats.
Before installing this product, we highly recommend you read this manual carefully and ensure that the data
formats you intend to program will operate with the configured access control or security product.
Current features of the tSec reader range include:
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Multi-card technology provides support for 125KHz, MIFARE and DESFire cards
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Encrypted RS-485, un-encrypted configurable RS-485 or standard Wiegand connection
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Support for OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) version 2.2 communication with secure channel
protocol
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NFC credential reading
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Optional
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology for reading mobile credentials
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Configurable LED strip: 2 color control via external LED wiring, 16 color selectable for Protege GX function
codes and other features (programming requires RS-485 connection or Protege Config App)
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Keep alive transmission every 30 seconds for intelligent tamper management
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Programmable via programming cards and the Protege Config App
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Keypad output on Wiegand data lines (keypad versions only)
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Fully encapsulated design with environmental IP rating of IP65 for outdoor and indoor operation
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tSec readers are shipped in Wiegand configuration by default
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