Specifications

Readers
Cotag
5-8 © Siemens Switzerland Ltd 2011
Type Order No.
HD500-Cotag
Heavy duty card reader
The HD500-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 26 cm with an active card and up to
8 cm with a passive card.
Vandal-proof and fire-resistant‚ the HD500-Cotag is popular both in vul-
nerable locations and modern office environments.
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 37 mA @ 12 VDC
39 mA @ 24 VDC
Tamper switch No
Card technology Cotag
Card compatibility IB911‚ IB928‚ IB958‚ IB958M‚ IB981
& IB968
Card read distance Up to 26 cm with active card. Up to
8 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 IP65
Housing Polycarbonate case‚ fully encapsu-
lated electronics‚ stainless steel out-
er frame
Colour Black and stainless steel
Dimensions (W x H x D) 100 x 128 x 18 mm
Weight 0.24 kg
Approval CE
Accessories None
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