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General| Brand | Honeywell |
|---|---|
| Model | ACS-8 |
| Category | IP Access Controllers |
| Language | English |
Guidelines for safe installation and expansion of the ACS-8, including voltage warnings.
Mandatory safety warnings covering device usage, handling, and environmental conditions.
Detailed overview of the ACS-8 device hardware, internal components, and connectors.
Definition of key terms for the ACS-8 bus system, including device and module bus.
Information on the governing software (MultiAccess) and the ACS-8 controller hardware's role.
Measures for protecting against ESD and over-voltage transients from lightning and switching.
Instructions for proper grounding and shielding to prevent electromagnetic interference.
Description of various methods for connecting shield soldering bars to ground conductors.
Guidelines for using shielded cables and an illustration of the general shielding principle.
Specifications for 230V and 12V ACS-8 versions, including voltage ranges and cable types.
Details on cable types for data lines, power supply, and ACS-8 module bus connections.
Guidelines for line stubs and methods for potential isolation in the system.
Information on preventing ground loops and ensuring proper shielding for the module bus.
Examples for calculating line cross-sections and maximum cable lengths based on given parameters.
Principles and general information about RS 485 interface technology for bus systems.
Details on potential separation requirements and placement of terminating resistors in RS 485 systems.
Information on Ethernet connection and various network and connection examples.
Pin assignments for various interface connections like RS 232, RS 485, and Current-Loop.
Tables detailing pin assignments for PC, interface converters, and ACS-8 controllers.
Visual examples of connecting ACS-8 via interface converter and Ethernet with terminal details.
Examples of common ACS-8 configurations for controlling doors and turnstiles.
Details on connecting optional communication modules and available system modules.
Legend identifying peripheral devices used in ACS-8 configuration examples.
Example illustrating configuration and address assignment in an ACS-8 system.
Example of an 8-door configuration using RS-485 modules with two communication modules.
Example of controlling up to eight doors using door modules with interior and exterior readers.
Example of connecting RS 485 modules directly and via door modules with I/O for building management.
Configuration example for I/O modules with external power supply and potential isolation.
Configuration example for connecting to a door module with direct power supply.
Recommendations for selecting an appropriate installation location for the ACS-8 control unit.
Step-by-step instructions for physically mounting the ACS-8 device.
Procedure for installing interface cards into the ACS-8, including safety precautions.
Instructions for installing the communication module, including pin assignments and warnings.
Details on the communication module's function, mounting, and fuses.
Explanation of DIP switches on the CPU board for configuration and line allocation.
Table detailing S1 DIP switch settings for determining device addresses (1-32).
Settings for S2 DIP switch, dependent on reader types, for clock/data modes.
Function of S3 DIP switch for selecting firmware versions and factory settings.
Information about S4 DIP switch, reserved for internal programming and test purposes.
Information on available memory extensions and how to calculate memory requirements.
Procedure for inserting or changing memory cards, including data loss warnings.
Determining the appropriate power supply unit size based on ACS-8 and connected devices.
Calculating the required battery capacity for backup power based on consumption and desired runtime.
Detailed description, directives, and mounting instructions for the 12V DC / 40 Ah power supply unit.
Methods for setting up the ACS-8, either via DIP switches or the ACS-8 setup software.
Steps for defining the ACS-8 controller within the IQ NetEdit software after hardware setup.
Details on the ACS-8's transistor outputs and their capabilities.
Configuration and function of the ACS-8's four volt-free relay outputs, including door strike and alarm/tamper relays.
Information on the four freely programmable digital inputs for the ACS-8.
Details on the eight freely programmable monitored inputs and their trigger conditions.
Diagram showing the layout and location of components on the ACS-8 CPU board.
Schematic overview of the ACS-8 structure with communication module.
Standard and deviating terminal assignments for inputs and outputs on the ACS-8.
A general diagram illustrating the wiring of readers, keypads, and door strikes to the ACS-8.
Pin assignment details for various host interface connection types (RS 232, RS 485, Current-Loop).
Instructions for connecting fail-secure door strikes, including tamper monitoring setup.
Procedure for connecting fail-safe door strikes and their limitations regarding tamper monitoring.
Information on connecting electric safety locks, including conventional and BUS versions.
Details on managing different types of turnstiles with the ACS-8, including monitoring contacts.
Connection diagrams for magnetic card readers (mortise, motorized, swipe).
Connection diagrams for chip card readers.
Connection diagrams for contactless readers with various features.
Connection diagrams for keypads with different housing types and interfaces.
Details on connections for ACS-8 12V and 230V versions, including interfaces, readers, and modules.
Specifications for ACS-8 12V and 230V versions, covering operating voltage, current, and environmental data.
Blank sheets for documenting custom terminal assignments deviating from standard.
Blank sheets to assist in calculating memory requirements for ACS-8 controllers.
Explanatory notes and examples for selecting appropriate cables based on system requirements.
List of default factory settings for various ACS-8 functions and parameters.
Alphabetical index of topics covered in the manual for easy reference.
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