The 5.7" RISC-based EM / Mifare Access Control Terminal, ACT-457A, with built-in RFID reader, works with EM or Mifare cards and tags. It is ideal for access control systems on light commercial, residential, and small industrial applications.
The integration of all household electronics and the ability to control them from a central location are the essential elements of a modern "smart home". Household appliances and functions are being automated, allowing lighting, appliances, air-conditioning, security systems, monitoring systems, telephones, intercoms and anything with remote control capabilities to be centrally controlled.
The ACT-457A Access Control Terminal is an all-in-one access controller and proximity reader. Microsoft Windows CE5.0 is pre-installed in the unit. This enables it to be easily set-up and programmed without the need for another on-site computer. The ACT-457A has a large 5.7 inch colour touch display with a resolution of 640x480. This makes data input simple and the facilitates readability.
The integrated Media Acceleration Engine of the RMI Alchemy chip allows playback of DVD quality video efficiently at full-frame rates with low power consumption. Common digital video media including MPEG1, 2, 4, DivX, and WMV9 are all supported, and playback at full D1 resolution requires neither a DSP nor specialized coding.
The ACT Access Control Terminal’s case is made from hard plastic and the front panel is IP64 compliant. The ACT-457A Access Control Terminal is secured against vandalism and protected against extreme environmental conditions. It has anti-vibration and anti-shock shields and extended temperature range design for -10°C - 55°C.
Multimedia, two way communication is essential for home automation. The ACT-457A Access Control Terminal has 2W speakers built in, bi-directional microphone and 300K pixel webcam. This allows for real-time image capture and facial identification. Some applications of the ACT-457A include vending machines, club membership management systems, cashless payment systems and RFID automated parking control systems. It is available from Soanar - Electronic Component & Supply Chain Solutions .