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FAQ

Which controllers, terminals, and communication buses are compatible with the Biomax FR12?

Answer:
The Biomax FR12 communicates via a standard RS485 serial bus and is compatible with master biometric terminals such as Biomax N-BM22, N-BioAccess, N-F22, and N-Uface 602, as well as electronic door locks and sensors.

The Biomax FR12 is specifically built as a dedicated slave exit reader communicating through an RS485 serial data interface. Rather than operating as an unmanaged standalone controller, it transmits credential reads back to a central host terminal or master controller:

  • Host Terminal Compatibility: Compatible with Biomax master multi-biometric access controllers and standalone terminals, including the N-BM22 controller series, N-BioAccess, N-F22, and N-Uface 602.
  • Interface Standard: RS485 differential serial bus wiring, allowing robust noise-immune data transfer across extended cabling runs between the entry terminal and egress side of the portal.
  • Access Control Peripheral Support: Deploys seamlessly alongside fail-safe/fail-secure electronic door locks and magnetic door position sensors linked to the master access system for bidirectional tracking and anti-passback enforcement.