TECOM TS1066 - Operating Modes

Note: For access restrictions to the interior of the enclosure, refer to APPENDIX
B: Enclosure Access Restrictions.
The major features are described in the following sections.
Operating modes
The Network Access Controller can operate in three different ways depending on
your current system and access requirements:
 IP Direct mode – in this mode, management software has a direct IP
connection to the NAC, without needing a Challenger panel. The NAC
provides access control functionality but does not provide alarm control
functionality.
 IP Extended mode – in this mode, management software has a direct IP
connection to the NAC. In addition to access control, the NAC provides
alarm control and reporting functionality in conjunction with a
ChallengerPlus panel.
 Classic mode – this mode is for direct upgrade of a V8 Four-Door
Controller with minimal programming changes. In addition to access
control, the NAC provides alarm control and reporting functionality in
conjunction with a ChallengerPlus panel.
The limits for users and other entities vary according to the operating mode, as
shown in Table 1 below.
Table 1: NAC limits per mode
IP Direct
IP Extended
Classic
Doors
8
8
8
Users
250,000
250,000
65,535 (2000)
Door groups
10,000
10,000
255
Time zones
2,000
2,000
64
Sub time zones
8
8
8
Holidays
100
100
24
Holiday types
8
8
8
Card bit length
128
48
48
History event buffer
50,000
50,000
50,000
The modes are described in more detail in the following sections.