MBR-21 QR: RFID, QR Code, and PIN Access Control for Gyms, Pools, and Sports Centers

The MBR-21 QR is a multi-technology access control terminal designed to manage access to modern gyms, swimming pools, and sports centers in a simple, secure, and innovative way.

Thanks to the 125 KHz RFID and 13.56 MHz Mifare / NFC reader, the exclusive integrated QR Code reader, the integrated web server, and Ethernet connectivity with PoE power, it allows you to control users, access points, and authorizations with a compact, reliable solution that is easy to integrate with turnstiles, automatic doors, and management software.

This cutting-edge device ensures a seamless and seamless flow of visitors, eliminating lines at reception and improving the fitness center member experience, offering multiple access methods to meet every operational need.

Main Features:

• 125 KHz RFID and 13.56 MHz Mifare / NFC badge reading for quick and traditional identification of members, customers, and staff at the facility.
• QR Code reader integrated into the bottom of the terminal for authentication via smartphone, gym app, virtual cards, and single-use or permanent digital codes.
• User management via HTTP/HTTPS web interface, without the need for dedicated software or expensive additional licenses.
• Direct connection to gym databases and management software via SQL/MySQL protocols, FTP, and advanced web services.
• Seamless integration with gym turnstiles, automatic doors, and access points thanks to internal relay, digital input, and RS485 communication.
• Immediate visual and audible user feedback via a 13-key backlit keypad, multi-color RGB LEDs, and built-in buzzer.
• PoE (Power over Ethernet) power supply for quick, secure, and clean installation using a single standard network cable.
• Linux operating system with Cortex A8 CPU for high performance, data security, and maximum 24/7 operational stability.
• Support for multiple accesses: RFID badges, Mifare/NFC cards, smartphone QR codes, and PIN codes for maximum flexibility.

Main Applications:

• Gym access control for automated entry with membership cards, RFID badges, or QR codes via a mobile app.
• Management of swimming pool access for members, students, instructors, and authorized personnel, regulating permitted time slots and attendance.
• Control of entrances in fitness centers, wellness centers, sports clubs, tennis courts, paddle tennis facilities, and functional gyms.
• Restricted access to locker rooms, staff areas, storage areas, technical areas, weight rooms, and rooms with selective and restricted access.
• Integration with tripod turnstiles and sliding doors for secure flow management in high-traffic areas.
• Digital check-in management via QR code for lessons, courses, reservations, and limited temporary access.
• Hybrid access systems for facilities that use both traditional physical cards and modern digital solutions.

Operational Benefits:

• Quick flush-mounted installation with the included bracket and PoE technology to reduce electrical wiring time and costs.
• Great operational flexibility guaranteed by the Linux system and countless communication and network integration options.
• Greater access security with contactless badges, encrypted QR Codes, comprehensive authorization management, and real-time entry control.
• Extremely reliable solution, suitable even for intensive sports environments, featuring an IP65 weatherproof case.
• Universal compatibility with existing RFID and Mifare badges, for a seamless transition without card replacement costs.
• Digital innovation: The QR Code reader allows you to use your smartphone as an access credential, reducing the cost of physical cards.
• Improved user experience: Members can log in with their smartphones without having to carry physical cards or badges.
• Reduced queues at reception: Three access methods (RFID, QR Code, PIN) to speed up entry flows during peak hours.
• Flexible management: Option to create temporary QR Codes for guest access, free trials, or single daily entries.

Benefits of the Integrated QR Code:

The integration of the QR Code reader into the MBR-21 QR device offers numerous competitive advantages for modern sports facilities:

1. Complete Contactless Access: Users can access simply by showing the QR Code on their smartphone, without physical contact with the terminal.
2. Reduced Card Costs: Gyms can significantly reduce the costs of printing and distributing physical cards by using digital credentials.
3. Mobile App Integration: Seamless integration with mobile apps for gyms, allowing the generation of dynamic QR Codes directly in the app.
4. Flexible Access Management: Option to create temporary QR Codes for free trials, single admissions, guests, or special events.
5. Advanced Security: QR Codes can be encrypted, time-based, or single-use, increasing security compared to traditional cards.
6. Modern Experience: Offers users a technologically advanced experience aligned with contemporary digital expectations.
7. Express Check-in: Significantly speeds up check-in during peak hours, reducing lines at the entrances.
8. Complete Traceability: Every QR Code access is accurately tracked and recorded in the system.

• CPU: 800 MHz ARM Cortex A8
• Operating System: Embedded Linux
• RAM: 512 MB DDR3
• Integrated Badge Reader: Dual-head: RFID 125 KHz + Mifare 13.56 MHz / NFC
• Supported Badges: RFID 125 KHz and Mifare ISO 14443-A
• Supported QR Codes: Standard QR codes, compatible with mobile apps and booking systems
• Main Power Supply: PoE IEEE 802.3af (Power over Ethernet)
• Alternative Power Supply: 9-36 VDC via external power supply
• Network Connectivity: Ethernet 10/100 Mbps Auto-MDIX
• Serial Communication: RS485 for integration with external systems
• User Interface: 13-key backlit keypad
• Visual Feedback: Multi-color RGB LED traffic light
• Audio Feedback: Integrated buzzer Monotone
• Remote Management: Integrated HTTP/HTTPS Web Server - Browser-based Configuration
• Supported Protocols: HTTP/HTTPS Client/Server, FTP, SQL/MySQL
• Digital Outputs: 1 internal relay for controlling electric locks/turnstiles
• Digital Inputs: 1 digital input for external sensors/buttons
• USB Port: 1 external USB port for USB flash drives (logs, firmware updates)
• Real-Time Clock: RTC with high-precision temperature compensation
• Installation Type: Flush-mounted with supplied mounting bracket
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 54 x 120 x 37 mm
• Weight: 140 g
• Case: Weatherproof, flush-mounted
• Main Power Supply: PoE IEEE 802.3af (Power over Ethernet)
• Alternative Power Supply: 9-20 VDC via external power supply
• Power Consumption: 10W max