Access Control Accessory Designed for AccuLoad®

Manufacturing: Guidant Measurement, Smith Meter® brand

The Proximity Card Reader is a radio frequency (RF)-based reader connected to a microprocessor device capable of interpreting various card formats and transmitting card data to the AccuLoad or directly to an automation system. 

How it works

The Smith Meter Proximity Card Reader offers a reliable, high-performance method for identifying drivers and users to the AccuLoad or directly to an automation system. It's ideal as a bay or loading island reader.

applications

• Custody transfer in loading and unloading of liquid petroleum products
• Batch loading of biofuels, gasoline and diesel oil
• Loading tanker trucks, rail cars or barges at terminals, distribution bases and piers

Card Reader Features

• AccuLoad NEMA-4 (N4) front-mount or Split Architecture (SA) human-machine interface (HMI) for Division II approved areas
• Light-emitting diode (LED) with red, green, yellow, buzzer, and relay, all of which can be remotely controlled by an automation system 
• Direct interface with AccuLoad or automation system
• Card authorization valid until programmable timeout expires (1 to 99 minutes) Utilizes serial communication port (EIA-232/485) and Smith protocol communications
• Available for N4, Division II approved areas or hazardous locations, Division II approved areas

Card Features

• Universally compatible with Human Interface Device (HID) readers
• External number for easy identification and control
• Custom printing available
• Meets ISO thickness standards
• Approved for hazardous area operations

Card Specifications

• Typical read range is up to 2" (50.8 mm) from the glass
• Card specifications depend on installation conditions as follows:
  • Dimensions: 5.4 cm by 8.6 cm
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 70 °C
  • Weight: 6.8 g
  • Identification Numbers (ID): Five digits
  • Options: Custom artwork, single sided only (text or graphics); contact factory for details

Card Reader Certifications and Compliance

Global: IECEx — Explosion-Proof Enclosure

• Ex d IIB T6 Gb, IP66 Tamb = -40 to 60 °C IECEx UL 14.0046
• Brazil: UL/INMETRO - Explosion-Proof Enclosure
• Ex d IIB T6 Gb, IP66 Tamb = -40 to 60 °C UL-BR 19.0124

North America UL/CUL — Explosion-Proof Enclosure

• Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D, Class II, Groups E, F, and G; UNL-UL Enclosure 4X, CNL-CSA Enclosure 4, IP66
• Class I, Zone 1, Group IIB
• Class I, Zone 1, AEx d IIB T6
• Exd IIB T6 Tamb = -40 to 60 °C UL/CUL File E23545

European ATEX — Explosion-Proof Enclosure

• Ex d IIB T6 Gb, IP66 DEMKO 03 ATEX 0252381

North America: UL/CUL—N4 

• Class I, Division 2, Groups C&D, Class I, Zone 2, Group
• IIB, UNL-UL ENCL. 4X, CNL-CSA ENCL. 4

Electromagnetic Compatibility

• In compliance with the Electromagnetic Capabilities (CE Marking) requirements of the European Community, as per European Directive 2014/30/EU

Card Certifications and Compliance

• Brazil: UL/INMETRO Ex ib IIB T6 Gb Tamb = -40 to 60 °C UL-BR 19.0124
• European: Ex ib IIB T6 Gb Tamb = -40 to 60 °C DEMKO 03 ATEX 0252381
• Global: IECEx Ex ib IIB T6 Gb Tamb = -40 to 60 °C IECEx UL 14.0046
• América do Norte: Cartão intrinsecamente seguro para uso em Classe I, Divisão 1, Grupos C e D, Classe II, Grupos E, F e G; Classe I, Zona 1, AEx ib IIB T6; Classe I, Zona 1, Ex ib II B T6

Contact

For more information about the Access Control Accessory Designed for AccuLoad® and other terminal automation solutions, contact [email protected].