Protege System Controller Reference Manual

Protege System
Introduction
This manual provides detailed references and programming examples to obtain optimal performance from your
Protege System and the Protege System Management Suite. It covers the management of users, access levels,
event reporting, and apartment complex and condominium systems.
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This manual requires that the operator has an intermediate working knowledge of the Microsoft
Windows operating system. Details of basic Windows functionality are beyond the scope of this
document. For information about Windows, refer to the separate Windows user documentation.
System Controller
The Protege Integrated System Controller is the central processing system that runs the Protege System and
makes nearly all decisions in the system. Designed using leading edge technology and high speed 32 Bit
microprocessors the Protege System Controller is the ultimate in integrated solutions.
Flexible module network architecture allows large numbers of modules to be connected to the RS-485 Module
Network. Up to 250 modules can be connected to the Protege System in any combination to the network up to
a distance of 900M (3000ft). Communication beyond this distance requires the use of a RS-485 Network
Extender or slave communication extension with the PRT-RDI2/ PRT-RDE2 Protege Reader and Ethernet
Reader Modules.
Locking a network prevents the removal, substitution or addition of modules to the module network effectively
preventing any tampering with the system.
Features
• Up to 250 Areas
• Up to 2000 Zone Inputs
• Up to 1000 PGM Outputs
• Integrated Alarm, Access and Building Automation
• Multiple Integration Platforms, C-BUS, ModBUS, AMX and Serial Interface
• 2000 to 10000 users with no memory changes or adjustments
• Modular Communication and System Design
• Secure Encrypted RS-485 Module Communications
• Condominium and Apartment Functionality
• Industrial Automation Control and Logic
• Analog Input and Analog Output Interface
• C-Bus Home Automation Control (Dual Path Communications)
Protege System Management Suite
The Protege System Management Suite is a windows based professional integrated access control and alarm
management system designed for any configuration from single site, single controller applications up to the
global multi-national corporations using multiple site, multiple controller installations.
The Protege System Management Suite application is ideal for the configuration and management of your
Protege installation. Special built in features and the quick-start kit will get your system up and running in
minutes.
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