Card Capture Reader
MRC350-GEN-T
'Read and Capture'
The MRC350 replaces any standard proximity or smart card reader and provides the added capability of capturing or returning cards under instruction from an access control unit.
PRODUCT FEATURES & BENEFITS
The MRC350 card capture reader can be integrated into roadside pedestals, turnstiles or any appropriate housing as an OEM access control card capture reader. In addition, it can use third party readers to support any card format, making it ideal for integration into existing systems.
By using a Nortech MRC350 card capture reader, you can be sure that your premises remain secure from unauthorised users. Discover our complete range of readers and ID devices here.
features
- Reads any ISO proximity or smart cards, using integrated third party readers
- Captures or returns cards after reading
- Robust and compact
- Output format is dependent on the type of reader
- Drives LEDs at the user interface to indicate card validity
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Product CatalogueSpecifications
| Power supply: | 12V DC +/- 5% |
| Current Draw: | 50mA at rest, 1.5A active (excluding attached reader) |
| Card feeding speed: | 80cm/s |
| Motor type: | DC motor |
| Operating temperature: | 0°C to +50°C |
| Storage temperature: | -20°C to +70°C |
| Operation humidity: | 0 to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Storage humidity: | 0 to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Size in mm: (H x W x D): | 85 x 86 x 205 (width and depth may vary depending upon attached reader) |
| Card size in mm: | 86 x 54 (Standard ISO) |
| Weight (with typical reader): | 483g |
Intelligent Card Control for High-Security Access Points
The MRC350 card capture reader transforms standard access control installations into intelligent card management systems, ideal for environments requiring strict credential lifecycle control.
Deploy it in corporate campuses managing visitor passes, health clubs tracking membership cards, conference centres controlling event access, or parking facilities validating temporary permits.
This OEM-ready unit integrates seamlessly into pedestals, turnstiles, and custom housings where single-use or time-limited cards require automatic recovery. Hospitals use it to capture expired staff credentials, golf clubs retrieve seasonal membership cards at end-of-term, and fuel management sites control contractor access cards.
The motorised mechanism reads card data, communicates with your existing access controller, then either returns valid cards or captures expired, stolen, or blacklisted credentials into a secure internal hopper.
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Card Recovery
Automatically captures expired, stolen, or single-use cards to maintain credential security
Multi-Technology
Supports any ISO proximity or smart card format via integrated third-party readers
OEM Integration
Compact design fits pedestals, turnstiles, and custom housings for seamless installation
LED Feedback
Visual indicators communicate card acceptance or rejection status instantly to users
The MRC350 supports any ISO standard proximity or smart card technology through integrated third-party readers. This includes 125kHz proximity cards, Mifare, DESFire, and other contactless formats. The transparent data forwarding ensures compatibility with your existing access control system.
The motorised card mechanism operates at 80cm/s feeding speed, providing rapid card processing. The DC motor delivers reliable performance with current draw of just 50mA at rest, increasing to 1.5A during active capture or return operations.
Yes, the MRC350 is designed for integration with existing third-party access control systems. It transparently forwards card data to your controller via Wiegand or similar interfaces. The controller then sends voltage-free closed contact signals to instruct capture or return operations.
The MRC350 operates in temperatures from 0°C to +50°C with humidity tolerance of 0-90% (non-condensing). Storage specifications allow temperatures from -20°C to +70°C. These parameters make it suitable for climate-controlled indoor environments and protected outdoor housings.
The unit accepts standard ISO cards measuring 86 x 54mm (ISO/IEC7810 ID-1). Card thickness should be between 0.6mm and 1mm for reliable mechanical operation. Non-standard card sizes or thicknesses may cause feeding issues.
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