History

A short glance at the history of Nedap Access Control & Security Management

Since 1980 Nedap has been a leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems.

The Nedap organization possesses a long history in the marketplace.  Nedap was founded in 1929 in the Netherlands and has been listed on the Euronext stock exchange since 1947. Nedap is ISO 9001 certified.

 

 Please find below the history of Nedap access control products showing Nedap its innovative character.

 

 

1978  PocketPass

Hands-free identification card.

Hands-free identification card built with standard discrete electronic components, has a thickness 8 mm.

The PocketPass enables hands-free detection up to 60 cm in combination with the control unit. It is the first access control badge without batteries

 

 

 

 

 

1978  Control unit

First hands-free reader/controller, with online and offline functionality

Stand alone control unit with local authorization, up to 2000 persons.

Programmable with a hand programmer, configuration up to 3 control units.

Control unit can handle up to 2000 persons

 

 

 

 

1979  RFID

RFID coming up in the access control market.

 

 

 

1982  SuperVisor

Central processor unit.

Central processor unit built with custom hardware, mini cassette data storage and assembler software.

Supervises data over 28 control units, handles authorizations, names and events. Including tape backup unit.

 

 

 

1983  Accessor I

Handsfree reader/controller

With multidrop communication for use in larger systems. First unit able to connect 15 slave units to one master. Programmable by hand programmer, or by simple terminals.

APB and PIN code functionality included

 

 

 

 

1984  MultiVisor

Central management system using 5.25” diskettes for data storage.

Capable of handling 28 loops of 16 accessors.

 

 

 

 

1984  XS Card

Hands-free card with full custom ID chip, thickness 2,7 mm, Nedap credentials.

 

 

 

 

1986  Megavisor I

PC based access control management software package for a DOS operating system.

Connected serial to a multiplexer for a maximum of 28 loops of accessors (or 14 multiplexers). Up to 120,000 cards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1990  N-trance

Small system with proximity reader/controller and hand programmer as user interface.

 

 

 

 

1990  Megavisor 2000

Access control software for large systems with SCO Xenix operating system and Unify database

Connected serial to a multiplexer for max 28 loops of accessors (or 14 multiplexers).

 

 

 

1991  Accessor II

Hands-free reader/controller with extended modularity and suitable for large systems

 

 

 

 

1992  ISO card

Hands-free access control card, optional printable with customer specific layout.

 

 

 

 

1993  Accessor III

Hands-free reader/controller with extended modularity and suitable for large systems.

Can be combined with Accessor I and Accessor II in same multidrop loop.

 

 

 

1995  WinXS2000

Access control management software for large systems with Windows NT operating system and SQL server database.

Multiple clients, up to 120.000 cards possible.

 

 

 

1996  SimpleXS

Reduced version of Accessor III, with proximity reader and limited storage of badges

Slave, must be connected into multidrop loop.

 

 

 

1997  WinXS1000

Access control software for medium sized systems for Windows 95 OS and Paradox database.

 

 

 

1998  LanBoXS

Enables LAN communication for Accessor and SimpleXS controllers.

Connected over LAN to WinXS2000 / WinXS1000.

On each LanBoXS two multidrop loops can be connected.

 

 

 

1998  New antenna series: RefleXS

Design antenna series, 3 dimensions with different detection ranges.

 

 

1998  SMA

Software platform for graphical presentation of security status and for alarm processing.

 

 

 

1999  MaXS Card

Hands-free ID card with DES multiple authentication security features and ISO dimensions.

 

 

 

1999  Phone Link

Communication infrastructure by telephone for access control at remote locations.

Mixture of Phone Link accessors and connected accessors, all controlled by WinXS2000.

 

 

 

2000  Introduction of AEOS

Totally new IP based security system with optimal software and hardware modularity.

 

 

 

 

2005  AEOS Professional edition

Controller with internal web server and reduced AEOS software functionality specially for small systems.

 

 

 

 

2007  Security Level Management

The AEOS Security Level Management feature enables security managers to change the authorizations of persons and vehicles from one moment to the next at the click of a button.

 

 

 

2007  Integration of passport readers

The integration of 3rd party passport readers into enables unprecedented fast and accurate automation of visitor enrolment procedures, with both data and image capture.

 

 

 

 

2007  Graphical User Interface: AEOS faces

AEOS faces transforms the familiar, text based access control system into an easily understandable and intuitive security management solution. The system now has a flexible graphic interface, is web-based and meets the highest IT standards. It is one of a kind.

 

 

 

 

2007  Introduction of new reader series

Convexs         
The Convexs readers enable smooth migration to Mifare Classic or DESFire card technology in both existing Nedap XS systems and Nedap AEOS Enterprise systems.

 

 

 

2007:  Transit Entry
H
ands-free reader for door access and long reading range applications. Elegant slim design with consistent reading up to 4m.

 

 

 

 

2007  Nexs badge

Nexs is a new contactless access badge. This chip card is

Nedap s response to the increased demand for affordable high-security access badges. This

badge has 3DES (Triple Data Encryption Standard) technology, which not only increases its

security level but also improves user friendliness.

 

 

 

 

2008  Security Controller
The Nedap Security Controller is the first controller that can combine all security functions in
one generic device. Instead of separate devices for access control, video storage, intrusion detection, PLC-functionality and intercom, the security controller combines all these functions operating on one device. Advantages are significantly lower investments in hardware and installation while providing more functionality and better, easier integration.