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Overview The dbSentry Controller provides an extremely effective way to secure access to data cabinets and is particularly suited Low volume environments Dispersed environments Low density environments Where a PoE solution is required Where inter-connections between cabinets is not permitted ...
Installing the dbSentry Controller The dbSentry Controller is very small and compact in size, measuring just 4” x 2” x 1” (10.2cm x 5.1cm x 2.6cm). It can be installed anywhere in the cabinet and can be attached using the VHB tape strip (supplied).
Installing the Door Contacts For each device (Dev 1/Dev 2) on a dbSentry Controller, a set of Door Contacts can be installed. The Door Contacts will allow the position of the door (open/closed) to be monitored. Use the Digitus supplied Door Contacts only.
Installing the Tamper Inputs For each device (Dev 1/Dev 2) on a dbSentry Controller, a set of tamper switches can be installed. The tamper switches can be used on side/top panels of a cabinet, creating an immediate alarm If the tamper switch opens.
Wiegand Output The dbSentry Controller offers two separate Wiegand outputs (one for each device), allowing for seamless integration into third-party Access Control Systems. The Wiegand data format is very flexible, and is configured via the Digitus DAS-SQL software platform. The diagram shows how to connect a control unit to a third-party system.
Attaching Lock Devices Lock devices (or handles) are connected to the dbSentry Controller using the Dev1 and Dev2 sockets shown in the diagram below. Each dbSentry Controller has two device inputs, Dev 1 and Dev 2. Dev 1 Aux. Dev 2 Figure 12 –...
Network/PoE Switch Connection Connect a network cable to the dbSentry Controller Network/PoE port as shown below. If you are using Power over Ethernet (PoE) this will also provide power to the dbSentry Controller. The dbSentry Controller uses <0.03A at 48V.
Connecting External / Auxiliary Power The dbSentry Controller will also support an external / auxiliary power supply (sold separately). This can be used in the following situations: • If PoE is not available. • As a backup or redundant power supply to the PoE. If power from the PoE connection is lost, the auxiliary power supply will automatically kick in.
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