Isonas RFID Single Or Multiple Door Proximity Access System

ISONAS provides the only security access control system that directly connects to your data network. No More Control Panels! ISONAS offers reader controllers, proximity cards/tags, UPS power source, and off-the-shelf network devices with network software, making it easy to install a complete networked security access control system over an ethernet data network. All you need are locking devices, lock power and any door input device to complete the system, which directly connects to our reader controllers.

What makes the ISONAS system unique is that reader controllers connect directly to a PC or network device (hub, switch, or thin client server). There is no need to connect to a control panel. ISONAS' powerful software drives unlimited number of reader controllers across any data network. And, since ISONAS is software-based, the number of door readers, cardholders, access levels and shifts are unlimited; limited only by the size of the server's hard drive.

Start with one stand alone reader controller with program cards, and grow the system to many reader controllers of the same type networked by simply adding readers to the network. ISONAS offers access control system packages for 1 or 2 door installation opportunities, and each system package comes with the PRC-001 ClearNet readers, network software, and serial adaptor or a choice of proximity credential type (thin cards, badge cards or keyfobs).

ISONAS makes security access control simple and affordable without obsoleting your equipment investment. Look at ISONAS' new IP and wireless IP reader controllers.


Great Features:

Plug and Play.

Time and attendance is included with each system purchase.

Standard network wiring (CAT 5 cable) - No special cables needed (shielded CAT 5 is suggested in "noisy" environments).

Cost effective, compact unit - No control panels needed.

Each reader has a built-in tamper optical switch and tamper plugs are available

Intuitive Windows-based multi-tasking application - Direct control of reader controllers.

Easy Expansion, from one to unlimited reader controllers on a data network.

Convenient programmable logic features in each reader controller.

Two door system easily expands to multi-door system.

Integration with existing data networks that are the simplest than any on the market and integration capabilities with digital video surveillance systems. You can also use wireless LAN technology to connect our reader controllers at remote sites.

Flexibility in wiring an access control system eliminating the limitations of 8 and 2 door panels in other systems. You can connect from 1 to 8 reader controllers on any "subnet" which could be a PC/server COM port or a thin client server's serial port anywhere on the network, offering the ability to run short wire runs from reader controllers to the network. Almost unlimited number of our reader controllers can operate across a large data network or intranet.

Choice of HID compatible or ISONAS proprietary reader controllers, allowing the ability to replace legacy systems that already have a population of HID cardholders. You don't need to replace cards.

Affordability with the elimination of proprietary wired networks and control panels. In most cases, our cost is 1/3 of other low cost systems.

Supported - ISONAS "no worry" customer service policy provides technical assistance via phone, web and email

Now you can start with a single door or two door system and expand out to as many doors you'll need later on. Both are expandable with the same powerful software.

Reader Operation Principles:
The ISONAS proximity reader controller is a "new" type of access control reader that works directly with a host application program in a system of reader controllers, or as a stand alone door control reader if not connected to a network. This device is unique because it has the ability to make access control decisions in stand alone mode due to its microcontroller, onboard relay, monitor inputs and TTL outputs; and it can seamlessly connect with other reader controllers of its type on a network, driven by a PC host application which makes the access control decisions in network mode. An individual with a valid RF/ID transponder in a card or keyfob tag has the ability to enter through a door with an outside reader installed.

The ISONAS reader controller is powered by a 12 VDC power source (our PowerNet Box) and can communicate directly to a PC host application through its RS-485 serial communication interface, or through the IP data network using a robust communication protocol which ISONAS provides. The communication between the keyfob/card and proximity reader controller is accomplished via magnetic coupling between the antenna on both the tag and reader using ASK (amplitude shift keying) modulation.

Software Choices:
ISONAS' one and two door system packages come with our Crystal Matrix BN software which can be upgraded to our Crystal Cubic EN software that allows for unlimited number of reader controllers across a data network through multiple serial sub networks from PC's or thin client server devices. ISONAS also have upgrade packages that allow you to add "third party serial devices" to the network; like keypad readers (Essex Electronics), long range readers (HID MaxiProx), and biometric devices due to our custom driver software in our latest version software upgrade. Finally, ISONAS provides a complete "Badging Software Package" for 1 - sided and 2 - sided Eltron color card printers. This package integrates your security access control database with card identification information with the ability to drive color card printers, putting access control and card ID on one proximity credential.



Wire suggestions:
Unshielded Cat 5 wire is fine for use on shorter runs of a 1000 feet or less. On longer runs or a noisy environment, use Cat 5 with shield.


This product system was one of the SIA Award Winners in 2000 and 2004!

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How To Choose Our Products:
Since our system doesn't use "control panels" all you need to do is choose a reader-controller type ( IP or wireless IP and now the new Keypad/prox reader) for a door location and the type and quantity of proximity credentials (keyfob, badge card or thin card). Our standard software is included with all controller system packages (wired and wireless versions). If you want to control "in and out" movement of a door location, then choose two readers per door location and we have a special way to wire them both, so they can work together on a door access point. (just request this information) If you have existing HID proximity credentials, you just need to choose HID compatible reader-controllers when you order them and these reader-controllers will also read our proximity credentials as well.