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can easily add devices into the software platform
so real-time alerts appear directly within
the interface. Users gain detailed data on the
health and viability of power, connected locks
and other devices all in one place for simplified
management and control.
In addition, users can receive and centrally
manage all alerts and notifications through
the software, which relays real-time data and
analytics on the health and viability of door
controller power, lock power and battery
condition.
Installer Time Savings & Assistance
Visual voltage indicators across all boards show
the security technician the output voltage of
the power supply boards and each distributed
output. This breakthrough alleviates the need
for systems installers or facility technicians to
measure each individual output with a voltmeter
to confirm its setting.
Optional RS-485 capability allows the installation
of larger managed power systems
with fewer network drops for network managed
power systems. Added data points such
as AC input voltage and main output current
on the power supply and output cycle counts
yield a comprehensive view of overall system
health. Refinements like built-in low battery
disconnect and battery current sensor foster
cleaner installations.
Ground wires on the doors of enclosures
are engineered with pluggable connections so
there are no tools required to remove the door.
These design changes may seem small, but savings
add up when it comes to streamlined wiring,
labor, maintenance and standardization
across a massive facility or corporate setting.
More Doors? No Problem
Some of the industry's largest enclosures are
now available for expanding access control
footprints and enterprise applications that
consist of a substantial number of connected
doors or other components. These spacious enclosures
offer the advantages of unified power
and accommodate more access control boards,
power supplies and managed outputs in a single
unit for hardware and deployment savings.
The enclosures accommodate up to 750
watts of power to allow complete management
of locking hardware, access control boards and
auxiliary devices and are available in configurations
to integrate authentic Mercury systems
up to 24 doors or Software House controllers
with as many as 32 doors.
The need for power will only increase as systems
become more interconnected and interdependent.
Any downtime in a system could
lead to irreversible loss of assets, business continuity,
reputation and customers. The entire
profile of power has changed - and systems
integrators can take advantage of this evolution
to provide greater system value and intelligent
power networking. SSI
MATT VIRGA is Vice President of Sales for
LifeSafety Power.
POE POSSIBILITIES
Power over Ethernet (PoE) eliminates the need for high-voltage
wiring and potentially an electrician. LifeSafety Power
has responded to increased demand to enable remote power
in a range of access control and other applications with its
new BiTSTREAM line of power systems. BiTSTREAM PoE
lets an installer power the access control system exclusively
through PoE power, eliminating the need for field wiring and
AC drops. A unique, UL Listed Fire over Ethernet (FoE) feature
enables egress on fire alarms through a single centralized fire
alarm connection.
Midspan injectors and switches provide power and data
over a single ethernet cable to PoE-compliant devices, such
as IP cameras, door locks, IR illuminators and other access
control edge devices. Dedicated, centralized battery reduces
backup demand for the rack and permits backup for the
entire system from a single battery set.
PoE splitters convert PoE power to 12 and 24VDC for powering
edge-intelligent devices such as access controllers, locks
and readers. Fire alarm control can be local or centralized
through FoE.
These devices comply with the IEEE 802.bt high-power
PoE standard for up to 90 watts per port (500 watts total) of
power distribution. Installers can use a single midspan injector
to remotely power locks to control doors or other devices
instead of cabling to each location. They may also be fully
network managed, allowing monitoring of voltage, current
and power per zone and other specifics.
Added datapoints
such as AC input
voltage and main
output current on
the power supply
and output cycle
counts yield a
comprehensive
view of overall
system health.
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