Desktop Smart Reader

Name: Desktop Smart Reader
Brand: Nortech Control Systems Ltd
SKU: DT1 Series
Availability: InStock

DT1 Series

'Convenient Desktop Enrolment'

Supports most card reader technologies and software applications

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Product features & benefits

Nortech's desktop reader can be used to input data from proximity cards, smart cards or barcodes directly into Access Control software running on a PC or into databases, spreadsheets and other PC software applications.

DT2 model can support virtually any third-party reader technology by integrating the appropriate third-party reader into the desktop unit. The data output from the reader may be in either Clock & Data or Wiegand format.

Benefits

Compact desktop unit
No installation required
Connects to PC via a USB port
Inputs card data directly into a PC application window
Configurable via user-friendly software
Selectable data output format
Selectable terminating character
Supports both Wiegand and Clock & Data card data formats
Third-party reader integration option

Specifications

electrical

Supply Voltage	Powered via the USB port on the PC

physical

Dimensions (mm)	118 x 79 x 27 (L x W x H)

inputs/outputs

PC Interface	USB2.0 (backward compatible)
Reader compatibility	Wiegand: up to 80 bits input from the reader, up to 32 bits output as the card number Clock & Data: up to 40 digits input from the reader, up to 10 digits output as the card number
Termination Characters	Selectable; Carriage Return, Tab or square bracket

operational

Internal Buzzer Operation	On/off selectable

Effortless Card Enrolment and Database Management from Any Workstation

The DT1 Desktop Smart Reader transforms any PC into a credential enrolment station without complex installation. Simply connect via USB, launch your access control software, and begin programming cards immediately.

Reception desks, HR offices, and security control rooms benefit from the ability to enrol new cardholders, verify credentials, and update database records directly from the desktop—no dedicated hardware infrastructure required.System administrators managing LEGIC, Mifare, or multi-technology credential databases will find the DT1 invaluable for day-to-day operations.

The reader inputs card data directly into any active application window, functioning like a keyboard for seamless integration with spreadsheets, databases, and third-party access control software.

For organisations using proprietary or legacy card technologies, the DT2 variant accepts free-issued third-party readers, extending compatibility to virtually any credential format in the market.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Desktop Smart Reader require driver installation?

No, the DT1 and DT2 are true plug-and-play devices. They enumerate as standard USB HID keyboards and function immediately upon connection to any Windows PC.

What card technologies can the DT1 read?

Standard DT1 models are available for EM 125kHz, Hitag 1, DualProx (PAC + EM), Multi-ISO 13.56MHz (Mifare, LEGIC Advant, iCLASS, ICODE), and secure sector Mifare or LEGIC variants.

How do I configure the output format?

Use the included Windows configuration utility to select which bits or digits of the card number are output, set the terminating character (carriage return, tab, or square bracket), and enable or disable the internal buzzer.

What is the difference between DT1 and DT2?

DT1 models have an integrated reader supporting specific technologies. DT2 is a desktop enclosure with USB interface designed to accept a free-issued third-party reader, enabling support for virtually any credential format.

Can the reader work with my existing access control software?

Yes, because the reader outputs card data as keyboard input, it works with any software that accepts typed input—including Norpass3, third-party access control platforms, and general-purpose applications like Excel.

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