Specifications

Readers
Cotag
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Type Order No.
PM500-Cotag
Panel mounted card reader
The PM500-Cotag reads Siemens unique Cotag cards and tags (both
active and passive) which offer ultimate convenience and cost-efficien-
cy. The PM500-Cotag is designed to fit most remote call point enclo-
sures. It is supplied with a custom-machined perspex front panel for
increased aesthetic appeal. It has a reading range of up to 23 cm with
an active card and 8 cm with a passive card.
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 33 mA @ 12V DC
35 mA @ 24V DC
Tamper switch No
Card technology Cotag
Card compatibility IB911‚ IB928‚ IB958‚ IB958M‚ IB981
& IB968
Card read distance Up to 23 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 IP55
Housing High impact polycarbonate outer
casing‚ with encapsulated electron-
ics
Colour Black
Dimensions (W x H x D) 68 x 73 x 13.5 mm
Weight 0.15 kg
Approval CE
Accessories None
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