New from Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the fire protection and security products company, is iSTAR Ultra SE. It’s an iSTAR Ultra door controller that supports up to 32 readers, and combines iSTAR Ultra features with a ‘Pro mode’ to work with all Software House systems. iSTAR Ultra SE is available in wall-mount and rack mount configurations.
When used in “Pro mode”, the iSTAR Ultra SE has the same capabilities as the iSTAR Pro and works with C•CURE 800/8000 and C•CURE 9000 security and Event Management Systems. ‘Ultra mode’ comes with encryption, and wireless lock support, and wireless locks can communicate with the C•CURE 9000. iSTAR Ultra SE includes a hardened Linux embedded operating system for improved security and scalability.
The product supports traditional hardwired access control doors and wireless lock sets. It can manage up to 500,000 cardholders in local memory and employs two onboard gigabit network ports to provide redundant communications to the host. The controller also features AES 256-bit FIPS 140-2 network encryption, with custom key management and DoS protection to protect against potential network threats. Dial-up communications to the host is available.
Rafael Schrijvers, Product Marketing Manager, Access Control, EMEA, Tyco Security Products, said: “The calling card of iSTAR Ultra SE is its flexibility and compatibility. Whether a project calls for a controller with a smaller footprint, an upgrade from an earlier Software House controller, or when a project does not require the additional embedded lock power management, the features of iSTAR Ultra SE will fit the bill.”
iSTAR Ultra SE also supports peer-to-peer communications, which means controllers can communicate with one another without needing host intervention. Custom keypad commands are also supported, which means events can be activated in C•CURE from the controller itself, and commands may be configured to require a card presentation or PIN to validate the command for use.
The controller’s Configuration Utility (ICU) reduces start-up time by allowing users to view online controllers, change configuration parameters, and download new firmware from a single user interface. The product is available as a wall-mount unit as well as a modular rack mount configuration, decreasing the space requirements and costs of installing a panel on the wall. Visit swhouse.com.
