What is the advantage of using a chip card versus an optical card?
• A chip card can store more information than the 2D barcode symbolplus, it allows the writing of transactional data to the chip. The data can be downloaded at any time to a central location, as in a time and attendance application. Data can be erased or changed on a chip card, which allows for increased functionality as applications change. • Is there technical documentation available on the CombiFamily of products? • Yes. Specifications are listed on the product sheet for the specific device and a CD is shipped with the various tool kits that includes owner and user guides. Some technical documentation is available only after a nondisclosure agreement is signed. • Can the CombiFamily devices be used as single devices or do they need to be connected to a computer? • Both types of installation are supported. The devices need to be programmed with a computer but after programming they can be installed as a single unit at a single door or networked via an RS-485 network. As many as 32 un
