General Information - Honeywell ACS-8 Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions / ACS-8
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General information

Access control systems are used where access to restricted areas is limited to authorised personnel.
Software
On the systems described here, MultiAccess for Windows or IQ MultiAccess is the governing software for
all access control devices. Access rights for personnel, actions, time orders and the transmission of the data
to the hardware can all be set up using this software.
Hardware
The ACS-Compact, ACS-1, ACS-2 and ACS-8 are the controllers that control access and together are
responsible for the overall operational functionality. After receiving their data from MultiAccess for Windows
or IQ MultiAccess, the controllers can operate in stand-alone mode. This means that the control of access
remains active without impairment even if MultiAccess for Windows or IQ MultiAccess is not running.
When starting MultiAccess for Windows or IQ Multi Access, the events that have occurred while the PC was
offline are automatically entered into the event log file.
The display panel is a device used for the indication of door states, actions and the whereabouts of
personnel.
The ethernet interface (LAN) links between the PC and the controllers and is also responsible for
antipassback control. The PC configured with IQ MultiAccess must be in operation.
When ACS-8 systems are used in simplified mode the interface converter 026817.03 can be used.
If only one ACS-8 is connected it can be directly connected using the RS 232 serial interface.
These connections can be made in various permutations.
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