EXcel4 Controller Page 3
1.2 System capabilities – EXcel
4
EXcel
4
is a four-door access control unit (ACU) that is administered by a computer (PC)
running TDSi’s EXgarde software. More than one controller can be administered
simultaneously from one or more computers, and TDSi manufacture several controller
types besides EXcel
4
that can co-exist in a single system.
The software is used to monitor events and to program ACUs with card numbers, access
rules and other parameters such as input and relay functions. The software does not
need to be running continuously, as ACUs hold all the information they need to provide
the security features that have been set up.
When EXcel 4 is used as a two-door controller, four inputs and two relays become
“spare” and may be used for monitoring and control of other equipment.
Example: Four-door
configuration
Example: Two-door
configuration
Maximum number of
readers per door (readers
may have associated
keypads)
Maximum is 4 readers with 1,2,3 or 4 Doors
Card capacity
(with EXgarde express or
lite)
Card capacity
(with EXgarde Pro)
Anti-pass-back
(with EXgarde Pro)
RS232, RS485, Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Fault present: output fuse fail
Battery Standby operation