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System Components. Hardware overview for Apollo ACS. Pc (host). Runs software Connection point for devices Specific Location (?) Licensed Database Engine. controller. Stores system configuration Stores card database Connects to upstream PC Host Connects to devices downstream
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System Components Hardware overview for Apollo ACS
Pc (host) • Runs software • Connection point for devices • Specific Location (?) • Licensed • Database Engine
controller • Stores system configuration • Stores card database • Connects to upstream PC Host • Connects to devices downstream • Makes Access Decisions
Reader interface • Stores card database (sometimes) • Connects to upstream controller • Connects to readers downstream • Physical connections for door hardware (lock, EPB, door contact)
Reader (standard) • Reads credential information • Wiegand protocol • Connects to upstream reader interface
Reader (intelligent) • Combination of reader interface and • Reader • Serial connection to controller
Alarm panel • Connects to upstream controller • Connects to sensors and signal devices or other systems • downstream • Inputs & Outputs
Status panel • Connects to upstream controller • System status without computer
Network interfaces • Changes serial to network • TCP protocol for host communication • UDP protocol for device communication
What about…? • What kind of PCs are recommended. • What is the minimum hardware configuration for an ACS? • How do I know which type of readers to choose.