Can a reader station function standalone, without the host PC?
Yes and no. The host PC is required for initial setup and occasional database maintenance. The MCAS controller needs no other interaction with the PC and runs autonomously. In fact, if the host RS-485 link is lost or the PC shuts down, the MCAS controller remains completely unaffected and continues to perform its pre-programmed access function. Even in the event of power loss, the MCAS controller’s battery-backed database will be maintained and normal operation restored when power returns – without the need for restart or re-initialization by the host PC.
