Specifications

Readers
Cotag
5-7© Siemens Switzerland Ltd 2011
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Type Order No.
SP500-Cotag
Switch-plate card reader
The SP500-Cotag reads Siemens unique Cotag cards and tags (both
active and passive) which offer ultimate convenience and cost-efficien-
cy. It has a reading range of up to 29 cm with an active card and 9 cm
with a passive card. Its compact‚ square design makes it easy to mount
in most single-gang back-boxes.
When BC-Link is used‚ two of these readers can be installed to control
entries and exits using only one door controller. An additional benefit
of BC-Link is that it supports online status monitoring.
System compatibility SiPass Entro‚ SiPass integrated
Interface to controller BC-Link‚ Clock&Data or Wiegand
Operating voltage 10.6 to 32 VDC
Current consumption 32 mA @ 12 VDC
34 mA @ 24 VDC
Tamper switch No
Card technology Cotag
Card compatibility IB911‚ IB928‚ IB958‚ IB958M‚ IB981
& IB968
Card read distance Up to 29 cm with active card. Up to
9 cm with passive card.
Indicators 3 x LED (red/yellow/green)
1 x Buzzer
Keypad No
Operating temperature -30 to +50 °C
Environment Indoor or outdoor use
IP rating IP55
Housing ABS base houses fully encapsulated
electronics‚ clip-on ABS front cover
Colour White
Dimensions (W x H x D) 86 x 86 x 14 mm
Weight 0.14 kg
Approval CE
Accessories None
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