C•CURE 800/8000 Hardware Configuration Guide - Tyco Security ...

Panel OverviewPanel OverviewThe apC (advanced processing Controller), apC/8X, and apC/L are accesscontrol field panels that coordinate communication between the C•CURE800/8000 Server and the system security hardware, such as card readers. Youcan connect to panels directly or with telephone lines and modems. Dialuppanels are remotely located apCs, apC/8Xs, and apC/Ls that communicatewith the C•CURE 800/8000 host via standard telephone lines and modems.The apC/L is a smaller version of the apC, making it ideal for parking garagesand small office buildings.ApC/8Xs and some apC/Ls provide Flash ROM support, which lets youdownload firmware from the server to the panel. Up to three versions offirmware are available for download. See the Monitoring Station User’sGuide for information about downloading firmware.Each apC, apC/8X, or apC/L in the system supports Wiegand, proximity,magnetic stripe, and RFID card technologies. The apC (apC/8X)configuration supports eight card readers wired in a daisychain arrangement.The apC/L configuration supports two card readers.Inputs and Alarm Device StatesAn input is a software definition that associates an alarm device with an inputon the panel or on an input board. There are two kinds of inputs: supervisedand unsupervised. All alarm devices can be in one of two states: active orinactive. An input reports the state of the alarm device.A supervised input reports on the status of the wiring between the panel andthe alarm device. If that wiring is cut, the system reports an open circuit. Ifsomeone tries to jumper across the wiring (prevent the device fromreporting), the system reports a shorted circuit. Supervised inputs can reporta total of five conditions to the apC: Short, Open Loop, Line Fault, Inactive, orActive. The main board on the apC has eight supervised inputs.An unsupervised input does not monitor the wiring. Unsupervised inputscan report two conditions to the panel: Active or Inactive. With the starcouplers, the apC has eight unsupervised inputs available. See “ConfiguringInputs” on page 5-2 for more information.3–2 C•CURE 800/8000 Hardware Configuration Guide