1. About the BioStar System
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1.2.5 Door Management
BioStar allows for comprehensive control of doors and connected devices, such
as door relays, alarm relays, door sensors, and exit switches. Each door can be
operated by up to two devices and, when two devices are connected to a door,
administrators can apply anti-passback controls.
BioStar allows specific configuration of alarm events for doors that are forced
open or held open longer than a specified interval, including activating alarm
sounds from individual devices, sending signals to external alarm sirens,
displaying warnings in the BioStar user interface, and sending e-mail
notifications (not available in the free version). In addition, administrators or
operators can remotely lock and unlock doors or reset alarms. For more
information about door management, see sections 3.3 and 4.3.
1.2.6 Zone Management
The BioStar system gives administrators complete control of various zones (not
available in the free version). Zones can be created with devices connected via
Ethernet or RS485 and can include a master device and up to 65 member
devices. In addition, individual devices can be included in up to four zones.
BioStar supports zones for increased access control, such as anti-passback and
entrance limit zones, as well as zones that provide control for alarm or fire alarm
outputs and actions. BioStar also allows administrators to synchronize time,
event logs, and user data for all devices in a specified zone. For more information
about zone management, see section 3.4.