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Access Ticket Validators

Description:

  • The Validator is installed on (or near) the entry turnstile.
  • It is used as the access control terminal for public venues like stadiums, arenas, zoos, events, etc.
  • It is a remarkably comprehensive device, and perfectly suitable for this applications.
  • In one unit, using one communication channel to the Host, this Validator accept barcode tickets and RFID cards and optionally- other types.
  • The Validator works at both operation modes:
    • Barcode tickets for One Time Entry visitors.
    • RFID Smart card (Mifare) is used for Full season / Members / Fans.
  • The operation mode automatically change form Online to Standalone !
  • At Online mode, the system has communication with central Host and central data base.
  • At Standalone, the Validator use the information in the card's memory, or Barcode sign, to validate the tickets and open the turnstile- as usual.

 

More information:


 

Stadium Access Validators

Applications:

  • Sport: Stadiums and Arenas- all types
  • Entertainment and Events - permanent and portable systems
  • Tourist Attractions of all types
  • Museums
  • Expo, conventions
  • Recreation venues
  • Water parks
  • Theme parks, etc.
  • Any public venue which sell admission tickets for access.

 

Operation:

The Validator performs the following tasks, for any type of card or ticket which the visitor inserts:

  • Automatically defines witch type of card (barcode or RFID) was inserted, and read the relevant data from that card/ticket.
  • Verifies basic card's parameters internally, before sending any data to Host
  • Sends the ticket's ID, alone with the validator location, to the Host.
  • Receives Host commands - mainly whether to permit entry or not, but also what to display, what lamps to turn on, and more...
  • The validator controls the turnstile, visitor's type lamps (total 4 outputs), etc.
  • It also has 4 inputs, to collect 4 status and send them to main PC, such as:
    • Turnstiles feedback of actual entry happened
    • Visitors Counting information
    • Operator emergency pushbutton
    • Etc.
  • Display information on the LCD display, light 4 LED's and sounds the buzzer.

 

Standard Features:

  • Otot "One Slot" patent, for both types of tickets: barcode and RFID card.
    This help the user to use the validator- there is no no doubt where to insert the ticket/card...
  • Entire system in single box: read, communication, display, turnstile control...
  • The validator doe’s many operations automatically, without host
    involvement. This insures simple integration- and very fast operation!
  • Barcode scanner in inside the unit, therefore protected from vandalism,
    and in the same time, very safety for users: no laser lights can escape out
    from the case, so no possibility for eye injury from the laser beam.
  • Automatic change to Standalone mode, in case host communication failed.
  • Internal usage counters.
  • RS232 or RS485 (Multi drop bus) and optionally: TCP/IP communication port
  • Few designs of cases to select from, according to requirements.
  • LCD Display:  2 lines, 16 characters each line.
  • Panel: 4 LED's, 1 Buzzer
  • 3 Dry contact Outputs
  • 4 Isolated Inputs
  • 4 output, can be used to light 4 lamps, optionally to identify visitor type.
  • Power:  9v – 12v, AC or DC, 1A.

 


 

Validators Models and Features

There are few models and options for OTOT ATV: Access Ticket Validators.
The fowling table described the different models. Note: All models have the all standard features as described above in this page!

 

Feature     VS    Model * ATV-B-
Cx
ATV-R-
Cx
ATV-B+R
Cx
ATV-x-
BC-C3
Custom
Model
All standard features as described above Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Barcode Paper Tickets (for one time entry) Yes Yes Option Option
Smart RFID Cards Yes Yes Option Option
Double Technology: Barcode and RFID! Yes Option Option
Other types of tickets and cards Option Option
Working Mode: only Stand Alone Option Option Option Option
Communication to Host RS-485 RS-485 RS-485 TCP/IP Any

* Models description:

  • ATV-xx-x : General name for all OTOT Access ticket validators
  • Cx : 'C' stands for "communication" :
    • C0 : None (For standalone Only models)
    • C1 : RS232 (for one unit per one PC)
    • C2 : RS485 (Standard for Validators which use Back Controller)
    • C3 : Serial Printer Port.
    • C4 : TCP/IP (standard for validators that don't use back controller)
  • ATV-B-Cx : ATV for Barcode Tickets.
  • ATV-R-Cx : ATV for RFID Smart cards.
  • ATV-B-Cx : ATV for both: Barcode Tickets and RFID Cards.
  • ATV+BC-x-Cx: ATV with it's won Back Controller. This type doesn't use Back Controller,
    since it has it's won internal TCP/IP directly to host PC.