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The Magstripe
Card Access System (MCAS) is the basis of a home, office, or
industrial
access control system. Host control software is available for
control
and maintenance functions. Supporting an array of commands, MCAS
control software allows you to add, modify, or remove users. Also
define reader stations and perform control operations including
door/gate
control. Also set configuration parameters such as activation method,
time
delays, etc. The following screen-capture illustrates the host
control
software:
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Features
| There are three available MCAS software products: MCAS Standalone, MCAS Online, and MCAS OEM API. Standalone and online products are each available in three editions: lite, standard, and premium. The following chart lists the features associated with each edition: |
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| Serial communication including RS-232 & RS-485 |
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| Ethernet TCP/IP & Wi-Fi communication options |
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| Auto-detection of card-reader controllers |
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| Door/gate access-activation with configurable timer |
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| Add, modify, and delete users |
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| Dynamic card-monitoring utility |
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| Add / configure card-reader stations |
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| Free unlimited e-mail support |
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| Card-access logging - stores access attempts to ASCII formatted log files |
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| Date-based processing - automatically disables expired card users |
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| Automatic import of user records from external databases |
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| Department-based access - grants user access to specific readers only: (two available access levels: single reader & all readers) |
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| Photo enrollment - compatible with digital webcams |
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| Automatic photo identification - displays employee/user photo on card-access attempt |
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| Display-based
list queuing of card users - compatible with multi-monitor systems.
(Requires plug-in.) |
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