The units use the latest 13.56 megahertz RFID tag technology which is fast becoming a world standard. This technology offers tags which are cost effective, have good read range and reliability.
The Zap Tags developed for the Solo range fit neatly onto a keyring and can be fitted with an identification label.
The Solo prox reader can be either flush or surface mounted. The flush mounted options fit neatly into a 100 x 50mm light switch box. (4 X 2 )
A rugged stainless steel anti-knock shield is available for outdoor sites where vandalism is likely to be encountered, or where the unit needs to be mounted on a gooseneck.
Its single channel output can be configured as a potential free contact either
pulsed or latching, to operate any number of devices from a door lock, gate
or traffic barrier operator to an alarm system. 
For
increased security the output channel can be configured to operate with a
CENTURION SMART SWITCH II. This is mounted directly at the door lock or gate
motor etc. to prevent tampering of the wiring between it and the reader.
A separate anti-tamper switch can be fitted that will activate a third party alarm if the Solo reader is being forced open or removed from its mounting.
A free exit input is provided to enable a pushbutton to be used on the inside of the access point for exiting.
There is an input for a door sense contact that is available to monitor both the closure of the door, gate or traffic barrier etc. and any forced opening.
The Solo reader offers an alarm output that can be connected to a third party alarm. This combined with the onboard buzzer provides the following alarm functions for different fault conditions:
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The activation of the alarm output in the event of a door left open or door forced open condition can be de-activated for either or both conditions.
Programming of tags is exceptionally simple using one of two "Master" tags. The reader unit does not have to be opened to enable programming.
QUIK-LEARN: Quick learn feature enables tags to be inputted into a new unit in seconds.
ID LEARN: Tags can be learned into specific ID locations (groups) for simplified maintenance and later traceability.
DELETE: Tags can be deleted in the following ways:
Delete by physically presenting a tag to the reader while in the delete tag
menu.
Delete an ID location (i.e. Without physically having the tag available).
Delete all tags in the system.
Using the Configuration menu the following features can be set:
Voltage sensing is provided to shut the reader down in the event of the input voltage being too high, or too low. The unit will display the fault condition by means of a flashing LED.
A firmware upgrade facility is provided to enable users to take advantage of the latest modifications and enhancements to the on-board firmware which may become available from time to time.
The
Lattice range of proximity readers is designed to meet the need for a cost
effective, networked access control system.The system centres around the L1000 controller that can operate as a stand-alone reader, or as the MASTER in a network with up to 31 additional SLAVE (LSH40) heads.
Up to 1000 tags can be learned into the system allocated into 1000 separately identifiable groups known as identities (ID's). Any ID can contain multiple tags.
The L1000 master controller, or the LSH40 slave head, if used with its “free-exit” input option can provide entrance to, or exit from, up to 32 separate doors.
By combining a master and slave head, or two slave heads, both directions of traffic flow (entrance or exit) through a door can be controlled. Up to 16 doors can be controlled in this way.
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Up to 7 hierarchical levels of anti-pass back can be set up for each individual tag.
The tags are based on the latest 13.56 mHz RFID technology which is fast becoming a world-standard. This technology offers tags which are cost effective, have good read range and reliability.
The Centurion Zap Tag fits neatly onto a key ring and can be fitted with an identification label.
The readers can be flush or surface-mounted. The flush mounted option fits neatly into a 100mm x 50mm (4” x 2”) light switch box.
A rugged stainless steel anti-knock shield is available for outdoor sites where vandalism is likely to be encountered, or where the unit needs to be mounted onto a gooseneck.
Programming of tags into the system can be done in two ways:
The ADMINISTRATION tag accesses a detailed programming menu, which is navigated using a 3 digit LED display on the L1000. The unit does not have to be opened to enable programming.
The optional Lattice Ware software, is linked through the L1000 and a Lattice Take-up Unit (LTU) to a PC or Laptop. The Lattice Ware software is intuitive, easy to use and greatly enhances the functionality of the system. Apart from the ease of processing tags on the system it offers “remoting” which enables certain functionality to be displayed on the PC's which are linked via a standard LAN. Thus, a security guard would have a photograph of the correct person using the tag displayed on his computer screen.
In all cases it is possible to learn, or delete tags, by ID, specific tag or by specific reader. Some of the programming features are:
QUIK-LEARN feature enables tags to be inputted in seconds with standard default settings.
STANDARD LEARN where specific attributes can be set on each tag.
COPY feature allows attributes from any existing tag to be copied to new tags.
TEMPLATE feature allows a set of tag attributes to be stored for transfer to future tags.
CONFIGURATION of reader alarm timers, relay times, anti pass-back, limited use counters, etc.
Up to 4 separate limited use counters can be set up to enable a reader to be linked to a device normally operated on a token-type system, e.g. a vending machine.
Each user's tag is loaded with an adjustable number of uses which decreases with each tag presentation. Access is denied when the limited uses count reaches zero.
The limited use counters are great for pre-paid facilities like paid-parking, sports facilities such as squash courts, vending machines etc.
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| The EDIT READERS screen allows the user to edit and configure the settings of any reader on the network |
The optional lattice Ware software runs on a PC or Laptop (the Lattice server) and is linked to the l1000 via a Lattice Take-up Unit (LTU). The Lattice Ware software is intuitive, easy to use and greatly enhances the funtionality of the system, while making the tasks of modifying and managing the system far simpler.
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| The EDIT TAGS screen allows the user to edit the access rights, anti pass-back levels, limited use counters, limited use counter value for the tag. |
The Lattice Ware software can also be installed on any computer connected via a LAN to the Lattice server. This means that any computer can be used to view the Lattice network status, perform system management, display reports and configure tags. For instance, a security guard at an access point can have a door monitor enabled which displays the photograph and selected information of anyone using a particular reader, to ensure that the correct person is using the tag.
Lattice Ware can also generate sophisticated reports which display pertinent information. User configurable filters can be created which allow for more specific reporting. These reports can be exported in a variety of formats, such as Rich Text, Excel, PDF or Word.
