Q:
I have 2
(4) door application. I need fully featured
card access system. I want to use PC to program access panel, I need extensive
usage reports and card management features. System might grow bigger and
expand to 10-40 maybe more than 100 doors. Panel must be compatible with
all kinds of readers including biometrics.
A:
N-1000 series panels are ideal for
use. They come in 3 versions, II, III (2 door controller) and IV (4 door
controller). They can control anything from 1 to hundreds of door. Panel's
memory can have up to 4000 users and be expanded to up to 25000 users.
There is also event buffer recording every event with capacity of 5000
events. Panel can work standalone and connection to PC is needed only when
you want to enroll new users, delete cards or get reports from the panel.
If you like real time monitoring you can have PC on line with panel(s)
giving you instant presentations of usage. Needless to say, all panels
have backup battery and will run for hours in case of power disruption.
Also there is backup battery for memory contents so panel remains all programming
for more than month.
Q:
Sounds nice,
but is there enough time slots, we have a lot of groups of workers who will be allowed to certain areas at different times?
A:
There is up to 63 time zones. That
means you can assign up to 63 different groups of users to different time
slots for controlled access.
Q:
If I have
elevator in building can N-1000 control elevator?
A:
Yes, it can. With additional relay
board(s) it will allow certain users to go to floors they are enabled for.
Q:
What kind
of software is needed for N-1000 panels. Can I use Windows 2000 and XP to do that?
A:
Software is called Win Pak. It works
under Windows 2000 and XP, supports up to 5 networked stations. It is very powerful
GUI oriented integrated program and consists of this modules: panels/readers
management, card management, card usage (access) reporting, photo badge
ID creator, integrated CCTV capabilities, dynamic floor plans, alarms,
able to communicate to 3968 panels in direct connection. supports up to
32 communication ports...and more. There is also Win Pak 2.0 even more
powerful software for Win 2000 and XP.
Q:
We have Northern
Computers card access system and Windows NT or Win 2000, is there anything
for us?
A:
There is new software release, Win
Pak 2.0 release 4, Windows NT/2000/XP compatible.
Q:
What will
happen in case of power blackout?
A:
Nothing special regarding card access
panels. They have backup battery which will run the system for minimum
of 3 hours. Could be expanded to more if needed.
Q:
What about
door locks?
A:
Each door lock (door strike or mag
lock) should have separate power supply cabinet with transformer, power
supply and backup battery.
Q:
Is there significant
difference between door strike and mag lock?
A:
Besides physical appearance door
strike usually needs power (electromagnetic latch) only when it needs to
unlock the door while mag lock needs power all the time to hold door locked.
In case of total power loss door strike keeps door locked and mag lock
unlocks the door.
Q:
Are there
any rules about using door strikes and mag locks?
A:
Yes, you have to obey local fire
code. Easy way to do it is to let locksmith to install door locks. He is
familiar with codes. To be 100% sure, consult local building fire codes.
Q:
What I need
to do when I want to expand a system with more doors? What about wiring?
A:
It is simple to expand a system.
Just add 2 reader or 4 reader panel at location you need to and connect
communications loop as follows:
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is wired with twisted shielded pair going from one panel to next one (AWG18-20)
Maximum number of panels is 31 per loop
for N-1000 panels.
Q:
What if I
need 2 reader panel at one location and 4 reader panel at another?
A:
No problem, supports
mix and match panels. You can install 2 reader panel where you need it
and 4 reader where you need that one.
Q:
Do you have
to install panel next to the reader (door)?
A:
Not at all! You can go up to 500
ft (150m) from reader to panel using shielded wire.
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