EXcel4 Controller
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System capabilities – EXcel
4
EXcel
4
is a four-door access control unit (ACU) that is administered by a computer (PC)
running TDSi’s EXgarde software. More than one controller can be administered
simultaneously from one or more computers, and TDSi manufacture several controller
types besides EXcel
4
that can co-exist in a single system.
The software is used to monitor events and to program ACUs with card numbers, access
rules and other parameters such as input and relay functions. The software does not
need to be running continuously, as ACUs hold all the information they need to provide
the security features that have been set up.
When EXcel 4 is used as a two-door controller, four inputs and two relays become
“spare” and may be used for monitoring and control of other equipment.
Feature
Example: Four-door
configuration
Example: Two-door
configuration
Maximum number of
readers per door (readers
may have associated
keypads)
1
2
Egress inputs
4
2
Door sensor inputs
4
2
Spare Inputs
0
4
Spare Relays
0
2
Readers and Doors
Maximum is 4 readers with 1,2,3 or 4 Doors
Card capacity
(with EXgarde express or
lite)
5 000
Card capacity
(with EXgarde Pro)
18 000
Anti-pass-back
(with EXgarde Pro)
Timed or True
Mantrap
Yes
Time groups
64
Card expiry by date
Yes
Communications
RS232, RS485, Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Firmware
Can be Flash Upgraded
Visual Indications
Green LED
Mains present
Red LED
Fault present: output fuse fail
Amber LED
Battery Standby operation
