Card dispenser, Eltra TIMEL5000

ELS5000 – High‑Capacity Magnetic Card Dispenser Unit

Overview

The ELS5000 is a high‑capacity, modular magnetic card dispenser engineered for self‑service kiosks, fare collection, parking and access applications. A removable card magazine and a stepping‑motor drive ensure reliable dispensing, while integrated photosensors constantly monitor card presence and position to prevent double feeds and jams. With magazine options for 300, 600 or 900 cards, the unit delivers long refill intervals and high availability. The dispenser is built for robust 24/7 operation in indoor and outdoor terminals where uptime, easy maintenance and fast integration are essential.

Key Features

• Removable card cartridge for quick refilling and service
• 300/600/900‑card capacity for continuous operation
• Stepping‑motor motion with photosensor‑based card positioning control
• Optional magnetic track read/write via EL2000 reader/encoder module
• Contactless card management: MIFARE‑based ISO/IEC 14443 A/B and ISO15693 support (optional)
• Easy card loading and maintenance access
• Host communications through RS232 / RS485 serial interface or USB
• 24 V DC power input, 6 A nominal requirement
• Operating temperature from 0 °C to +50 °C; storage −20 °C to +60 °C

Specifications and Card Compatibility

• Outline dimensions: 320 × 350 × 155 mm (H × L × W), weight approx. 4.5 kg
• Card size: ID‑1 (85.60 × 53.98 mm), thickness 0.30–1.00 mm
• Photosensors for card presence and motion supervision
• Belt‑and‑roller transport mechanics for stable handling
• Empty‑magazine and jam monitoring for dependable service

Integration and Operation

• Rapid system integration via documented RS232/RS485/USB protocols and SDK
• Easy maintenance: primary assemblies and cartridge are quickly accessible
• Flexible installation in indoor/outdoor kiosks, access control and ticketing systems
• Optional functions: magnetic tracks management, contactless (RFID) handling, card capture/recirculation

Use Cases

• Parking and public transport: high‑throughput issuing of tickets and season cards
• Access control: corporate, campus and public‑sector card dispensing
• Kiosk deployments: customer self‑service and automated card management

Summary

Thanks to its large capacity, dependable card transport and versatile host interfaces, ELS5000 is an excellent choice wherever uninterrupted, fault‑free card dispensing is mission‑critical. The removable magazines, photosensor monitoring and optional magnetic/RFID features enable fast commissioning and long‑term stability. Compatibility with standard ID‑1 cards, a 24 V DC power rail and wide environmental ratings make the unit easy to embed into modern self‑service solutions.