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ACE-Converter
ACE-Converter
Installation Guide
General
The CS Technologies ACE-CONVERTER controller is a
small, low-cost interface between the CS Technologies
‘Silicon Key’ and a wide range of security equipment. It
produces either a ‘Wiegand’ or ‘Clock and Data’ output.
Inside each Silicon Key is a unique serial number – laser-
engraved on a silicon chip, and guaranteed to be unique
world-wide. The ACE-Converter transmits this unique
number as either
-
a 10-digit BCD-format ABA-encoded clock and data
string (magstripe format)
-
a 34-bit Wiegand string (data 1/data 0)
The converter can be used to interface to CS Technologies
mag-stripe or Wiegand controllers, as well as other access
control systems. Note that there is no ‘site code’ transmitted;
the number used is the unique serial number engraved on the
key. CS Technologies also manufactures a version of the key
which is programmed with a site code and card number, and
which transmits a 26-bit Wiegand format string; this may be
more suitable for for applications where a site code is
required.
Features
Dedicated single-purpose controller; no programming
necessary.
Easy installation
On-board link selects either wiegand or clock-and-data
output
Operates from 12VDC or 5VDC supplied by security
panel; no additional power supply required
Allows the durable Silicon key and reader to be used with
other security panels
Extremely reliable operation
100% Australian made and designed
Specifications
Power supply
12VDC or 5VDC
Current Consumption:
50mA max (controller only)
Temperature range:
0
°
C to 70
°
C
Humidity range:
0 to 95% relative non-condensing
Dimensions: Box:
86x66x30mm
Board:
80x60x28mm
Shipping weight:
300g
Housing:
High impact ABS plastic box
with bulkhead mounting lugs
Reader interface
Silicon Key (one-wire) interface
Output Link-selectable
a)
10-digit clock and data ABA
format data (link OFF)
Start sentinel, 10-digit number,
end sentinel and LRC
b)
34-bit wiegand data (link
ON)
Start bit, 32-bit unique ID, end bit
