Johnson Controls tyco iSTAR Ultra, Installation And Configuration Manual

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Overview
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Overview
The iSTAR Ultra can support up to 16 traditional hard-wired readers and clustering of up to
sixteen controllers. The Ultra supports wireless lock sets up to 32 total (this includes
traditional and wireless) locksets. The iSTAR Ultra controller consists of the following
hardware components:
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General Controller Module (GCM)
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Access Control Module (ACM) - a maximum of two can be connected
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IP-ACM - a maximum of 32 can be connected
General Control Module
The GCM is a General Purpose Module running the Linux ®
operating system. The GCM
provides the following features:
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Two network Gigabit Ethernet ports.
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Two RS-485 Ports for Aperio
™
hubs and wireless locks, or Schlage ® PIMs and wireless
locks.
• Up to 30 eight-port Aperio hubs (15 per RS485 port) up to 32 Aperio locks.
• Or, up to 32 16-port Schlage PIMs (16 per RS485 port) up to 32 Schlage locks.
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An LCD panel that displays the current status, and provides built-in diagnostics.
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Four USB ports to communicate with the Access Control Modules (ACM) and import
encryption keys.
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One Micro A-B port. (For future use).
Access Control Module
The ACM is a special purpose Access Control Module that interfaces with the GCM and
provides inputs, outputs, reader interfaces, and AUX outputs. An iSTAR Ultra can contain up
to two ACMs that interface directly with Wiegand signaling devices and RM reader buses. The
RM reader busses can interface with Wiegand signaling devices and ABA (magnetic) signaling
devices. External lock power can be used to “wet” the relay contacts, or to run them “dry”
using 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 ACM contains the following ports:
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Supervised Inputs (24 ports) - supervision type is individually selected on each input.
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Socket mounted Primary Relays 5A Dry or 0.75A Wet.(8 ports)
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Permanently soldered Secondary Relays 1A Dry or Wet (8 ports)
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Reader Power In (12 Vdc)
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Lock 1 Power In (0 to 30 Vdc)
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Lock 2 Power In (0 to 30 Vdc)
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FAI (Fire Alarm Interface) and FAI Key signals
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AUX Output (8 ports) (12 Vdc)*