March 31, 2004—HID, manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry, has introduced an innovative new access control solution for customers who require support for both magnetic-stripe and proximity card technologies. The Dorado 230 and 240 Combination/Transition card readers are compatible with standard ABA/ANSI/ISO and EMPI magnetic-stripe cards as well as HID and EMPI proximity card formats.
The Dorado 230 and 240 dual-technology readers helps organizations transitioning from magnetic-stripe to proximity-based access control by combining both technologies into a single reader. This is of particular value to universities, government agencies, large multi-location organizations, corporate campuses, and merging companies, says HID.
The readers are also designed for organizations that are advancing their levels of security for permanent staff and employees with proximity cards but also issue magnetic-stripe cards to large temporary or high turnover populations, such as part-time or temporary employees, long-duration visitors, and contractors. HID says this is particularly useful for hospitals, manufacturing plants, and warehousing facilities.
The card readers feature weatherproof housing design in an insertion-style reader for increased security, connect to access control systems with Wiegand interface and Clock-and-Data format, read security, time and attendance badges, parking cards, and other format-compatible cards. They mount on a single-gang electrical box. The Dorado 240 model includes a keypad for increased security when utilizing a personal identification number.
The Dorado 230 and 240 are available now through HID’s network of distributors, OEMs, and system integrators worldwide. For more information visit HID.
