System Components

The MDS Airport System contains several primary and secondary components. Primary products are door units (card readers), communication controllers, repeaters, the main computer badge generating equipment and card encoding device. Secondary components are electric locking devices (strikes, bolts, magnets, etc.), sensing switches, modems, laser communication devices, etc.. The following is a brief description of each primary device and some interfacing with secondary devices.

	System Computer		Badge Generation
	Software		Card Encoder
	Door Unit		Battery Power Supply
	Communication Controller		Repeaters

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The Smart Access Computer Controlled Card Access System for Airports has capabilities that exceed the requirements of Part §107.14 of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR). System features include:

	Unlimited number of openings		User friendly liquid crystal display - Plain English prompts
	16 Million card capacity		Proximity vehicle identification system
	Site encodable user cards/badges		Special airport functions
	Simple 2 wire communication		Distributed system architecture - SMARTS local to the secured opening
	Completely programmable		Card reader / keypad combination - Increased security

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Card Access for Airports Configuration Diagram
 

Multiple Door System (MDS) Computer Controlled Access Control is an ONLINE system. With its' distributed database scheme, the system is operational (but off-line) when a communication line is cut or damaged. The system is packed with features that make MDS the ultimate choice in positive control to secured areas in and around the terminal area where aircraft are boarded, de-boarded and parked. Like all security devices manufactured by Smart Access, MDS comes with factory direct service and support.

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