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Note that because of POE specification limitations, the maximum combined power that can be supplied
to all connected readers and strikes, is 700mA @12vdc. Do not exceed this power limitation or damage
could occur to the controller board.
When using POE, the typical installation will require installing either a POE switch or a power inserter
near the Ethernet switch. Category 5 cable can be used to connect to the controller board for lengths of
up to 100 meters.
Battery backup can be implemented by using a UPS at the switch or power insertion point instead of
traditionally having a battery backup at each controller box. There is no need when using POE to
provide battery backup at the controller location. It is highly recommended that you install a UPS on
your switch equipment to insure constant uninterrupted controller operation.
Note that an 8000 controller with POE does not have to be powered over the Ethernet. You can still
power it with a standard supply. If you intend to use POE but cannot initially install the POE switch or
power inserter, the 8000 can still be installed using a power supply temporarily. The 8000 should not be
connected to a POE source and a local power supply at the same time. Doing this could damage the
controller.
You can power external devices like electric strikes and maglocks directly from the POE interface by
setting appropriate jumpers. The power insertion jumper(s) must be on for the POE power to pass
through the relay to the lock mechanism. See the jumper configuration section below for setting the
appropriate jumper settings.
STAND ALONE OPERATION
The stand-alone mode operates without the need of a real-time computer connection. This is the
mode that the controller is typically configured to and this mode is used in conjunction with the HMS
software. When a card is read, the controller performs a search for the card number in memory. If
the card number is found and the card’s schedule is valid, access is granted. Cards are normally
entered into the controller by transferring the card data from a PC. You can, however, enroll the
cards locally at a connected reader using control cards. If cards are enrolled locally, there is no
need for a computer connection at all other than for the initial programming.
There is an audit trail feature in the controller while operating in the stand-alone mode. Whenever a
valid card is read, the card number, along with the date and time, is stored in the controller's
memory. This audit trail data can be transferred to a computer at any time and is automatically
retrieved when using the HMS software. Optionally, cards which are read but not granted access
can also be stored in the audit trail to log invalid entry attempts. Audit trail data is stored in non-
volatile flash memory and is not lost if power is lost. A separate audit trail is stored for each of the
two doors (readers).
When a valid card is found, the appropriate output relay is triggered for the pre-programmed time,
allowing the door to be opened. When the door is closed, the controller can automatically re-lock
the door rather than wait until the full time period has elapsed (anti-tailgating feature) when the
controller is used in conjunction with a Door Position Switch (DPS). Anti-tailgating is a
programmable option.
The controller supports scheduling in the stand alone mode. Schedules tell the controller which time
of day a card has access for. A card number can be associated to one or a series of schedule
times, allowing multiple access times during an individual day. When using the HMS software, 25
schedules are provided, each schedule having 8 periods.
