CRC200+ Online Door Controller

Name: CRC200+ Online Door Controller
Brand: Nortech Control Systems Ltd
SKU: CRC200+
Availability: InStock

CRC200+

'Versatile Networked Solution'

Forms part of an online access control system by connecting it together with Norpass3

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Product features & benefits

CRC200+ is suitable for controlling access through doors, barriers, rising bollards, turnstiles, etc., by validating cards, key fobs, vehicle tags, PINs, etc. It forms part of an access management system by linking it to Norpass3 Access Control Management Software together with further reader controllers.

This versatile controller can manage up to 65,000 users and supports both Clock & Data and Wiegand interface formats. It can be used to control access via 2 doors/barriers and provide local anti-passback control. It supports a range of both standalone and managed access control features.

The controller can be used for either sequential or random cards and offers a range of additional features such ‘PIN and Prox’ when used online to Norpass3.

Benefits

Compact design allows it to be fitted in small spaces
Can be configured for one or two doors
Can be used with most reader technologies thereby supporting a wide range of applications
Capacity to handle up to 65,000 cards with a wide range of access rights
Block validation and voiding for quick and easy card management
Fast and simple card verification
Can be used with a card capture reader
Variable output relay timing to match most applications
Prevents card misuse
Can be readily incorporated into the Norpass3 software to reduce the cost of expansion

Specifications

electrical

Supply Voltage	12 - 24V DC
Current Requirement	100 mA quiescent, 230 mA while reading (both readers)
Reader Supply	5V DC (100mA max.) or supply voltage

physical

Display	2 lines x 16 character LCD
Keypad	12 button membrane. Keys 0 to 9 plus ‘Program’ and ‘Enter’
Dimensions (mm)	190 x 130 x 43 (H x W x D)
Cable Termination	Pluggable Screw terminal blocks

environmental

Operating Temperature	0oC to 40oC
Storage Temperature	-20oC to 70oC
Relative Humidity	95% non-condensing

capacity

Sequential Mode	65,000 sequential card numbers (0 - 19,999), 1,700 events
Random Mode	8,000 random card numbers, 1,300 events

inputs

Readers	2 x 5-wire reader interfaces for Clock & Data (ABA Track 2) & Wiegand formats
Arming	2 independent, ground activated inputs. Open-circuit arming
Door Open Monitor	2 independent, ground activated inputs. Monitor door open status for system alarm reporting
Request to Exit	2 independent, ground activated inputs, each operating the associated latch relay
Tamper Input	Ground activate input - open circuit is alarm condition (online operation)

outputs

Latch Relays	2 independent latch relays with change-over contacts rated at 2A at 30V DC
Auxiliary Output	2 independent open-collector outputs for auxiliary control such as card capture
Door Alarm	2 independent open-collector outputs used to indicate a door alarm condition. Door 1 alarm doubles up as a tamper alarm output (online operation).
Assignable Output	Open-collector output controlled from Norpass3 in online operation

data communication

Management Interface	RS485 (up to 32 controllers per control port)

cabling

CRC200 to reader	Belden 9536 or equivalent (100m maximum)
RS485 comm’s	Belden 9729 or equivalent (1,200m maximum overall length)

Flexible Two-Door Control for Small-to-Medium Access Installations

The CRC200+ serves as an ideal entry point for networked access control in retail stores, small offices, community centres, and light industrial facilities requiring control of one or two access points.

Its integrated LCD display and keypad enable on-site programming without a laptop, making it perfect for standalone sites that may later connect to Norpass3 for centralised management.

This controller shines in applications requiring both door and barrier control—such as warehouse loading bays with pedestrian doors, gym facilities with turnstile entry, or car park access points.

The dual-voltage input (12-24V DC) accommodates existing power infrastructure, while support for 65,000 sequential cards means it can handle substantial user databases without network connectivity.

Frequently asked questions

Can the CRC200+ work both standalone and networked?

Yes, the CRC200+ operates as a fully functional standalone controller and can later be integrated into a Norpass3 networked system via RS485 connection, protecting your initial investment.

What reader formats does the CRC200+ support?

The controller supports both Clock & Data (ABA Track 2) and Wiegand interface formats through its two 5-wire reader interfaces, compatible with most proximity and smart card readers.

How many cards can the CRC200+ store?

In sequential mode, it stores 65,000 card numbers with 1,700 events. In random mode, it holds 8,000 random card numbers with 1,300 events in non-volatile memory.

Does the CRC200+ support anti-passback?

Yes, the CRC200+ provides local anti-passback control between its two reader interfaces, preventing credential misuse in entry/exit configurations.

What is the maximum cable distance from controller to reader?

Readers can be located up to 100 metres from the CRC200+ using Belden 9536 or equivalent 6-core shielded cable. RS485 communications can extend up to 1,200 metres.

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