TCP3

From secure printing to industrial robotics, TCP3 enables user authentication and access control security for devices that lack a USB port.

ELATEC’s RFID readers enable organizations to extend the use of their employee identification badge to authenticate for applications beyond physical access. Unfortunately, not all printers and other devices have support for the direct connection of a USB proximity card reader. In these situations, the ELATEC TCP3 Authentication / Release Station extends ID card-based capabilities such as authentication and pull printing to any printing device regardless of the manufacturer, make or model.

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Your advantages at a glance

Supports the direct connection of a USB proximity card reader

Extends use of employee identification badge to authenticate and provide access control

Minimizes IT support costs associated with additional IP or MAC addresses

Product Features

Product Features

Can act as an Ethernet network router

Enables user authentication and access control for devices that lack a USB port

Minimizes IT support costs associated with additional IP or MAC addresses while consuming only one network drop from its host port

Allows simultaneous communication of print data and printer status at gigabit speeds

Configuration can be saved for later usage on other TCP3s thus saving expensive man hours

Optionally available with Power-over-Ethernet as the source of power

Supports USB 3.0 and gigabit Ethernet networks

Can be used to control access to devices which require special operator training and certification

About TCP Converters

TCP ConvertersConnect an RFID reader to an existing Ethernet network

The main purpose of the TCP converters is to enable RFID authentication and access control for devices that lack a USB port, from older single-function printers to industrial robotics. They can be connected on one end to a Local Area Network (LAN) and on the other end to a RFID reader via USB cable. When the user presents a card to the reader, the information is sent over the network to a local server and depending on the response, a print job can be released or, in the example of industrial robotics, operator authorization granted.

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TCP3 USB Configuration Page
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TCP3 Remote Firmware Upgrade Demo
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Part numbers

TC3K-BT5EU
TC3K-BT5US
TC3K-BT5AUS
TC3K-BT5UK
TC3K-BT5JP
TC3K-BT5E1

Important note

The product images and features described on this website may refer to specific product variants or additional components and shall not be considered as a binding description. Please contact us for more information regarding the product variants available in the different markets.
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