FD-RAOx
Bidirectional magnetic reader
Functional characteristics
The FD-RA01 and FD-RA02 are card readers module which can read data from track 2 ISO magnetic cards with the following characteristics:
• Able to read the data recorded on the track 2 of ISO magnetic cards
• Read data registration (entry/exit) based on the swiping direction of the card
• Visual indications through 2 multicolored LEDs (red/green/yellow/blue) in the little arrow symbols on either side of the reader
• Audible signal through an internal buzzer
• Connection to the FD-BUS using SPP (Serial Proprietary Protocol) at a speed of 115.2 Kbaud (default) or 19.2 Kbaud
• Address selection for the reader by means of a rotary switch on the back of the device
• Double connector (internally in parallel) for easy reconnection to the FD-BUS.
Only FD-RA02
• Display of alphanumeric and semi-graphical information on an LCD display, on 2 rows of 16 characters with BLUE backlight
• Automatic disabling of the display backlight to save energy when operated from the battery
Protection
The equipment is protected against the following events:
• polarity reversal on the cables (RJ45) connecting to the FD-BUS
• voltage surge in the power supply and data lines
Modes of Operation
The FD-RA0x module can read magnetic cards in registered and non-registered mode.
• In registered mode (entry/exit for attendance registration), the card is read by swiping the card in the desiderd direction.
• In non-registered mode (access control) the card is read by swiping the card in any direction.
Visual indicators
The FD-RA0x module can give the user indications by means of:
• alphanumeric LCD display (only FD-RA02)
• 2 multicolored LEDs located in the arrow symbols
• buzzer
The most common indications are as follows:
• When switched on, the module displays the address previously set with the rotary switch.
• If there is no polling from the Field Manager, the module displays the message “No communication” and both arrows flash yellow.
• When the module receives the configuration from the Field Controller, the arrow symbols on either side of the reader lit green.
• On access grant, the arrow symbol corresponding to the direction of passage is lit green. and an audible signal is given.
Technical specifications
| Display | Alphanumeric display, 16x2 with blue backlight (only FD-RA02) |
| Power Supply | Through the FD-BUS connectors
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| Interface Hardware | FD-BUS (2 RJ45s in parallel) with RS485 and power supply |
| Physical Characteristics | • Working temperature: 0°C to 50°C
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| Audio & Video | 2 multicolored LEDs (red/green/blue) in the arrow symbols on either side
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| CPU | P89C664 Philips at 11.0592 MHz |
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