CHoffman 0 Posted June 9, 2011 This one should be an easy one but Im having some difficulty with it. I have a customer who is wanting to open a 24 hour fitness facility. They want a single door access control. He is wanting to use the cheapo keytag barcode cards.... like you get from a super store. He mainly wants the cards to be inexpensive to replace...ie. Print his own. I am trying to find an outdoor, weatherproof, barcode reader with a wiegand output. I have found a few possible candidates, Im just curious if anyone on here has any suggestions, or success/failure stories they can share input on. The door controller Im using is a BlueWave NetGen ethernet door controller... THX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeromephone 6 Posted June 10, 2011 RFID cards are a bit expensive but the readers are cheap and weatherproof. He may save money on cards but I would consider charging a deposit on the card. It may not be possible but it will be easier in the long run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hardwired 0 Posted June 10, 2011 You could use a barcode reader with a RS-232 output, and this converter from Cypress, http://www.cypresscomputer.com/product_details.htm?product=CVX-1300 to convert to Wiegand. *************Edit********** Just remembered this one, http://www.galaxysys.com/index.php?tpl=readers/barcode/barcode Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted June 11, 2011 RFID cards are a bit expensive but the readers are cheap and weatherproof. He may save money on cards but I would consider charging a deposit on the card. It may not be possible but it will be easier in the long run. This sounds like a good idea... the AWID fobs we've been using run about $12-$15, if memory serves, not all that pricey. Or just add $3-4 to everyone's membership fees, should more than make up the difference for the few that don't come back, and be easily passed off as a basic price increase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHoffman 0 Posted June 13, 2011 Yeah, Im not too keen on the whole "print my own barcodes to save a few bucks" when I can get those HID prox tags for a few bucks a piece. But convincing him....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buster40 0 Posted June 18, 2011 I wouldnt even do barcode because somebody will fiqure out that they can be photocopied then somethings going to happen, and you will get stuck dealing with it. Like the other guys have suggested do something else for your own peace of mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edselrt 0 Posted June 20, 2011 Another solution would be a printable proximity card. He can have the ID layout printed on the card and at the same time use it for member's access. Of course he needs Fargo printer to be able to print. Initial cost is higher but more secured Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
