TDSi GARDiS Series, User Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your TDSi GARDiS Controller door access control system.
There are 3 main types of GARDiS master controller: -
• GARDiS 1
o
1-door controller with connections for 1-2* readers.
• GARDiS 2
o 2-door controller with connections for 2-4* readers.
•
GARDiS 4 .
o 4-door controller with connections for 4-8* readers.
The GARDiS controller is operated independently and requires no separate software installation.
Configuration of the access control system is provided to the user via an embedded web server that
can be accessed from any compatible web browser.
The GARDiS controller can operate as a master controller with up to 10** extension modules. Extension
modules include slave GARDiS controllers that can allow capacity for up to 44 doors, I/O modules
allowing the monitoring and control of equipment and wireless IP Locks***. More information on these
extension modules will also be provided in this manual along with installation guides.
This manual will guide you through the configuration of GARDiS controllers via the embedded web
server.
* The upper limit requires TDSi readers for the Reverse LRC protocol (In/Out Readers).
** Licensing dongle is required to allow more doors on the system.
*** Wireless IP Locks is limited to 10 doors.
Information and Recommendations
In accordance with the European directive UTE C00-200 incorporating directives 2004/108/CE, GARDIS
complies with the following standards:

NF EN 50081-1 governing electromagnetic radiation

NF EN 50082-1 governing electromagnetic susceptibility