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iSTAR Ultra SE Controller
Hardware Installation
Version D0
Part Number UM-311
October 2017
OVERVIEW
The iSTAR Ultra SE can be configured as an iSTAR Pro (in Pro Mode) or as an
iSTAR Ultra (in Ultra Mode for use with C•CURE 9000). The configuration is
based upon the GCM S1-4 switch setting.
The iSTAR Ultra consists of the following hardware components:
General Controller Module (GCM)
Access Control Module (ACM) - 2 maximum
or IP-ACM Ethernet Door Modules (supported in Ultra Mode only) - 32
maximum (IP-ACM installation and configuration is not included in this
document, see the IP-ACM Ethernet Door Module Quick Start Guide)
General Control
Module
The GCM is a General Purpose Module running the Linux
®
operating system.
The GCM provides the following features:
Two network Gigabit Ethernet ports.
An LCD panel that displays the current status, and provides built-in
diagnostics.
NOTE
The iSTAR Ultra SE in Pro Mode is supported by C•CURE 9000 and C•CURE 800/8000. Refer to
the iSTAR Pro Controller software configuration information when using the C•CURE 9000 or the
C•CURE 800/8000.
Pro Mode does not support the optional RC4 network encryption setting in either C•CURE 800 or
C•CURE 9000 systems. Check the Message Encryption system variable to ensure RC4 is not being
used.
The iSTAR Ultra SE in Ultra Mode is only supported on C•CURE 9000 v2.50 and higher. Refer
to the iSTAR Ultra Controller software configuration information when using the C•CURE 9000.
The iSTAR Ultra SE in Ultra Mode has a reduced feature set when compared to the iSTAR Ultra.
There are 16 Inputs instead of 24 and 8 Relays instead of 16, per ACM and no embedded lock
power management.
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