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When planning or ordering a self operated library system, some information is requried in order to make a delivery.

 

Number of entrances and number of doors at each entrance. This is important so that the correct number of entrance units, controller units and secondary readers can be provided.

Does the system use barcode patron cards only, or RFID/Mifare, or both. This affects the way the entrance units are constructed. Some of the parts in the physical units are different for different reader types and combinations, and can not be changed after the units are built.

Number of speakers to install, and type of speakers - surface mounting or embedded, analogue or IP speakers. Determines what speakers are provided with the system. The library can also opt to use their existing speakers. For analogue speakers, just about any type will do, but for IP speakers only certain models are supported. Check with Supa if the existing speakers will work, before ordering.

Distance between the main control unit and the main entry panel. This determines the length of cabling provided with the units. For data cables, too long cable runs may cause problems in the functionality of the readers. For power cables, some power loss is always to be expected and the longer the cable run, the more power is lost. Excess cabling should therefore be avoided. All cables can be changed on site, but it requires some fiddling and is not very easy, so to begin with correct cable lengths makes life easier.