µCompact : the new standard in card reader modules

MicronID Development Ltd

By Peter Blancke and Frank Wagner, , MicronID Development Ltd

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MicronID is proud to announce the launch of its latest card reader type, the µCOMPACT.

This new reader is completing MicronID’s range of card readers and card reader modules. Combining the well-known high quality of MicronID’s readers with the very interesting cost price, the µCOMPACT series offer the flexibility of an extremely small module that can easily be turned into a flush-mount card reader.

µCOMPACT comes in either 13,56 MHz (Mifare or Legic) or 125 kHz (EM, Hitag 1, Hitag 2 or Temic) technology and is available with various data interfaces, such as Wiegand, Clock&Data, or TTL. With few external components, even RS232 and RS485 can be supplied.

µCOMPACT-MIFARE with its standard external antenna
µCOMPACT-MIFARE with its standard external antenna

Some features:

1. Long proven technology
µCOMPACT readers are based on the long proven technology of the MicronID readers to give total satisfaction to the end-users.

2. Extremely compact design
µCOMPACT modules are extremely small ( 31 x 25 x 6 mm ) to fit into all existing or new terminals.

3. External antenna to offer top flexibility
The external antenna makes the µCOMPACT modules ideally suited for a wide variety of applications.

4. Top technology offers maximum read ranges
Using the most modern high-tech, µCOMPACT offers the user a comfortable read range of up to 10 cm for 125 kHz applications and 8 cm on 13,56 MHz.

5. Super easy to turn module into a fully equipped flush-mount reader A readily available base plate (µCOMPACT-BASE) allows for theµCOMPACTmodule to be turned straight into a complete reader. The module is simply plugged onto this board and it’s ready to go. TheµCOMPACT-BASEcomes complete with integrated antenna for both 125 KHz and 13,56 MHz, a tricolour LED and a buzzer to provide the user with the necessary feedback when a card is presented to theµCOMPACT reader.

6. µCOMPACTREAD : the complete reader assembly
The µCOMPACT series can also be ordered complete as flush-mount reader. This can then be mounted in a standard 55mm electric switchbox and completed with a variety of switchbox covers, such as a.o. Gira, Jung, Merten, … . This modularity offers an easy integration in a wide variety of architectural strategies.

7. Attractive price setting
The µCOMPACT readers are offered at very attractive prices bringing proximity technology within everyone’s reach.

µCOMPACT-BASE with the different µCOMPACT modules aside

µCOMPACT-BASE with the different µCOMPACT modules aside

Technical characteristics:

  • Dimensions: 31 x 25 x 6 mm
  • Interface: Wiegand, Clock&Data, TTL ( RS232 or RS485 on request )
  • Available for 125 kHz and 13,56 MHz applications
  • Power supply: 5VDC / 100 mA
  • Read distance up to 100 mm on 125 kHz ( 80 mm for 13,56 MHz )
  • Can be completed with base plate to form flush-mount reader

µCOMPACT-BASE mounted in standard switchbox cover

µCOMPACT-BASE mounted in standard switchbox cover

Author Information - Peter Blancke and Frank Wagner

The authors, Peter Blancke and Frank Wagner, have started to work in the RFID field in the eighties and were involved in the development and marketing of a wide variety of products and systems. Furthermore they have successfully opened and developed European and overseas export markets for some well-known access control manufacturers. MicronID started with great success the development and production of a complete range of passive RFID products. They are now one of the very few suppliers capable of offering the complete range of RFID readers and read/write devices, both in separate readers or reader modules, as well as in complete solutions. Since the start, MicronID has been involved in supplying its products to many world famous system manufacturers and integrators. MicronID products are installed in very impressive projects where they have been functioning completely problem-free for many years now and will remain to do so for many more years to come. When we take a look back to what has been accomplished since our company start, we are very optimistic for the future. A lot of this success is mainly achieved because MicronID places the individual requirements of the customers right in the centre of its interests.

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