Access control applications   
3.2  EST3 Installation and Service Manual 
Access control equipment 
Introduction 
The equipment required for a basic networked access control 
system is shown in Figure 3-1. We’ll discuss each item shown in 
the figure, plus the other factors called out on the drawing. 
Central 
monitoring 
station
Telephone lines
Control panel
SAC bus
ACDB program
3-SAC
Security Access Control 
Module
3-MODCOM
Modem Communication 
Module
CRC
Card Reader 
Controller
Distributor
SDU
Resource 
profile
LockCard reader
Input circuit 1 Input circuit 2
Power supply
Other factors
Hardware configuration
SDU programming
ACDB/KDC operation 
X
X
X
X
RPM
Output circuit
 
Figure 3-1: Equipment required for a basic access control system 
Equipment 
Here is a list of the equipment used in a basic networked access 
control system: 
•  3-SAC Security Access Control module 
•  3-MODCOM Modem Communication module 
• SAC bus 
•  CRC Card Reader Controller