How To Choose An Access Control Card?

   We are all no strangers when it comes to access control cards, which are now used at the gates of residential quarters, parking lots and companies. The access control card is a plastic card used in the access control system, which is set by the system administrator to determine the usable area and user rights before the end user is issued for use. The access control card is swiped to enter the management area, and users who have no access control card or have no authority can not enter the management area.



   There are many types of access control cards, which can not only help us open the door but also realize functions such as attendance and deduction. At present, Access Control Card Types are mainly the following tips: EM card, M1 card, TM card, CPU card and so on. How to choose the right access control card? It depends on your access control system and the place of use.

   EM cards and M1 cards occupy almost all of the access control card application market. Therefore, when we choose the application card, it is best to choose EM card or M1 card as our main card. Because for other cards that are not commonly used, whether it is the maturity of the technology or the matching of accessories, it will bring us a lot of trouble. And as the market share shrinks, these cards will inevitably not gradually withdraw from our application market after a period of time. In this case, the repair, expansion, and transformation of the access control system will bring unexpected troubles.

   For ordinary access control applications, the EM card is undoubtedly the most practical type of access control card. It is characterized by long card reading distance, high market share, and relatively mature technical practices. But the biggest disadvantage of this type of card is that it is only a read-only card. If we are at the gate and need some charging or transaction functions, then this kind of card is really a little powerless.

   For users with consumption management needs, if it is for some simple records or transfers, then the M1 card is sufficient. Of course, if we still need some more detailed content identification or transaction activities in the application of the access control system, then the CPU card supported by the latest technology has stronger security than the traditional M1 card.

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