Technical information

4 Bewacard 610 Technical Manual
This is the BC610
BC610 is a compact card reader for magnetic cards – and BC610-Prox
is a compact card reader for proximity cards. Both models have
capacity for 500 cards.
In the following chapters the name BC610 will refer to both models
because the only difference is the way of reading cards.
See also chapter Proximity function on page 10 for more information of
the proximity function.
How does the card reader work?
BC610 can be used in different ways depending on the security
requirements. If no external equipment (time clocks, push buttons etc.)
is connected, card and common code can be used 24 hours a day. If no
common code is programmed the card reader will only accept cards.
Timing security levels
Using external time clocks, a number of security levels can be set up.
The security level determines what action is required to open the door.
The following security levels exist:
• Unlocked door.
• Common code. A four-digit code (common to all users) is required
to open the door. The common code is programmed by the person
responsible for the card reader.
• Card. The visitor must swipe his card to open the door.
• Card + PIN. The visitor must swipe his card and enter a personal
code to open the door. The cardholders can choose/change his or
her personal code on the keypad.
• Toggle function. Used together with current security level, i.e.
Card, Common code or Card + PIN. When the card/code is
swiped/entered the first time the door is opened and remains
unlocked until the card/code is swiped/entered the next time.
• Card reader disconnected. The card reader is completely
disconnected. Only exit request works.