Software House iSTAR Ultra Hardware Installation

OVERVIEW
General Control
Module
Access Control
Module
Types of Mounting
The iSTAR Ultra consists of the following hardware components:
General Controller Module (GCM)
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Access Control Module (ACM) - a maximum of two can be connected
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The GCM is a General Purpose Module running the Linux
The GCM provides the following features:
Two network Gigabit Ethernet ports.
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Two RS-485 Ports for Aperio™ Hubs and Wireless Readers.
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An LCD panel that displays the current status, and provides built-in
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diagnostics.
Four USB ports to communicate with the Access Control Modules (ACM)
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and import encryption keys.
USB Ports have only evaluated by UL for connection to ACMs.
One Micro A-B port. (For future use)
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The ACM is a special purpose Access Control Module that interfaces with the
GCM and provides inputs, outputs, reader interfaces, and AUX outputs (12
Vdc). An iSTAR Ultra can contain up to two ACMs that interface directly with
Wiegand signaling devices, and RM reader busses. The RM reader busses can
interface with Wiegand signaling devices and ABA (magnetic) signaling
devices. External lock power can be sourced directly from the ACM when the
relay(s) are set to "wet", or can be run in "dry" mode with an external power
supply. FAI (Fire Alarm Interface) is also supported along with the ability to
selectively latch the relays until released by a Key switch.
The iSTAR Ultra and its components can be installed in a wall mount enclosure
or in separate rack mount enclosures.
iSTAR Ultra Controller
Hardware Installation
Version A0
Part Number UM-266
April 2014
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