NANOQUEST USER GUIDE
Issue 02
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INTRODUCTION
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The Nortech NanoQuest is an easy-to-install standalone access control system housing both the
access control electronics and reader technology in a single compact unit. A single NanoQuest unit
can control access through one door for up to 500 authorised users. In addition to providing access
control, the NanoQuest can be used as a secure method of controlling devices such as intruder alarm
panels, lighting and heating. It can also control external alarm devices such as a siren or flashing light
when one of the predefined alarm conditions occurs.
The configuration of features and the addition/removal of User cards are simple operations using a
‘Master’ card. Special ‘Auxiliary’ cards can also be added to control auxiliary devices.
The NanoQuest can also output card data in 26-bit Wiegand format so that it can be used as a
standard reader connected to an external controller in any future migration to a larger system.
Key Features
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Up to 500 users
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Compact unit
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Very easy to install
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Simple programming of features
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Free exit input
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Arming input
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Suitable for internal and external use
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Auxiliary output for controlling intruder alarm panels, lighting & heating, etc.
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Alarm/Incident output
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26-bit Wiegand output to allow migration to a larger system
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User Card Options
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Where only a small number of user cards are to be issued and it is not essential to have a means of
removing lost or stolen cards from the NanoQuest, cards can be purchased as simple 10-card packs.
The cards can be individually enrolled into the NanoQuest when they are required.
For installations requiring many user cards, we recommend the purchase of our card packs that
are supplied in filing wallets, where each card comes with duplicate ‘administration’ card. A batch
enrolment card is also supplied within the pack so that the whole batch of cards can be enabled in a
single procedure (cards can also be enrolled individually, if required). If a card is lost or stolen, then
the corresponding administration card can be used to remove that card from the NanoQuest.
Note:
Where two or more NanoQuests are used in the same project (including those with multiple
sites), each user card can be enrolled into as many NanoQuests as necessary to provide
appropriate access rights to the cardholder. Furthermore, the cards can also be used on a
networked access control system that has compatible card readers.
