Cardlan new model CL-A818T OS card reader with qr scanner

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Update time : 2024-11-30 18:51:15
1. Common types
QR code scanning access control gate: Users only need to align the QR code with the scanner to complete identity verification and enter and exit the venue. This type of access control gate is easy to operate and has high security, making it one of the mainstream products in the current sports arena access control system.
NFC access control gate: Using NFC technology, users only need to point their NFC phone or NFC card at the access control gate to achieve identity verification and entry and exit of the venue. This type of access control gate is highly portable and suitable for use in mobile venues and temporary events.
Facial recognition access control gate: It uses cameras to perform facial recognition on users, enabling identity verification and entry and exit of venues. Facial recognition access control gates have high security and are easy to operate, but they are relatively expensive and suitable for use in high-end venues.

2. Functional features
Efficiency: Quickly complete identity verification and reduce waiting time in queues.
Security: Multiple authentication methods are used to ensure the security of the venue.
Convenience: Supports multiple payment methods, such as QR codes, NFC, etc., to enhance user experience.

2、 Amusement park card scanning terminal
1. Common types
Amusement park card swiping machine: Users can complete payment and verification through card swiping, suitable for various amusement projects in the amusement park. These card swiping machines usually support multiple types of cards, such as IC cards, membership cards, etc.
Scan code payment terminal: Users can complete payment by scanning the QR code, which is suitable for consumption activities such as dining and shopping in amusement parks. The scanning payment terminal supports multiple payment methods, such as WeChat payment, Alipay, etc.
2. Functional features
Integrated management: The amusement park card scanning terminal can be integrated with other management systems (such as ticketing systems and membership systems) to achieve integrated management.
Diversified Payment: Supports multiple payment methods to meet the payment needs of different users.
Data statistics and analysis: able to collect and analyze consumer data, providing data support for the management and decision-making of amusement parks.

3、 Summary
The card swiping and scanning terminals in sports venues and amusement parks are important components of modern venue management. They enhance the management level and user experience of venues by providing efficient, secure, and convenient authentication and payment methods. When choosing a card swiping and scanning terminal, venue managers need to consider various factors based on their own needs and budget to select the most suitable product for themselves.

1.   Product appearance

l  GPS antenna

External GPS sucker antenna

l  USB-HOST port

This USB-HOST interface is a USB host device that supports U disk and USB keyboard for upgrading configuration software and downloading related device files. The maximum output is 5V/500mA.

l  PSAM card slot         

CL-A818T Max support 6 PSAM slot, default support 2 PSAM slot, support encryption with CPU card payment.

l  SIM card slot

CL-A818T  has 1 SIM card slotmainly used for 4G wireless communication, insert SIM card, realize remote data communication with server.

2.   Application environment

CL-A818T  smart bus validator can support RFID card and QR code, with GPS positioning module, support 4G, WIFI wireless communication etc. Can be used for electronic payment or card validation in following field

l  Public transport fare collection

l  Scenic spots/amusement park card payment

l  Balance inquiry

l  Employee shuttle bus card validation

l  Safety school bus system

2.      Functional features

l  Support wireless communication, remote connect to server management software to realize real time time-revision, black-list downloading and data collection etc.

l  Support data real time uploading or USB local data collection.

l  Support transaction detail inquiry.

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