Cobra Controls ACP-4T Four Door Computerized Access Control System. Time zones, access groups, audit trail.
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Product Overview
Access control with built in TCP/IP Ethernet interface. The ACP series from Cobra Controls allows you to connect an unlimited number of 1, 2 or 4 door panels to your network for complete system expansion. Cobra’s controllers use NON PROPRIETARY readers and inputs based on the industry standard Wiegand format.
Features
• Anti-pass back
• Individual door sensor/monitoring inputs for each door
• Individual request to exit RTE inputs for each door
•Easily add or remove card holders with only a few mouse clicks
•Lost card registry with simple reissue feature
•255 time zones with start and stop dates
•Unlimited departments and sections
•Unlimited number of control panels and doors on same system
•Audit trail customizable by date, department, user, and/or by door. Report layout also flexible. Save as Excel spreadsheet, print, or view.
• Industry standard 26 bit Wiegand interface to work with any combination of Card readers,
keypads, fingerprint reader, bar-code reader, etc with Wiegand output.
• Real time monitoring through software for alarms, duress, invalid card reads, door propped,
and door forced events.
• Storage capacity: 20,000 users and 100,000 events
Real Time Monitoring
The Cobra Controls .net Access Control Software also offers a powerful real time monitoring and management interface. Watch as the computer scans doors and reacts to real time events.
Note: Live connection to controllers not required for doors to operate - needed only for live interaction.
Features of real time monitoring screen:
Check command performs status and diagnostics on selected doors and their controllers. Setting time synchronizes controllers to the computer for timing. Upload and download from this interface to update both the controller with correct access privileges and to receive latest auditing information. A real-time download option keeps you up to the second with event monitoring.
Remote locking and unlocking of any one or all doors is a simple mouse click. You can "lock down" or lock open any one or multiple doors. Momentary unlock a door and then it will go back to normal access state. Reset alarms via mouse.
Specifications
•12VDC 3AMP Linear Power Supply in locking metal enclosure with outputs for control panel and electronic locks included
•16.5 VAC Transformer included
•Locking Metal Enclosure included 12.0" x 13.0" x 3.9"
Cobra Controls ACP Series Door Access Control Systems
Choose between single-door (1-door), 2-door or 4-door systems. Controllers can be connected together to support an unlimited number of doors. For example, a five door system can be accomplished with a 4-door and a 1-door or a 4-door and a 2-door leaving room for expansion. Systems are available in TCP/IP, RS232. RS485 and Web-based communication formats. Use the table(s) below to compare systems features and functionality as well as specific examples of available functionality and common real-world application.
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Parameter
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Single Door Control Panel
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Multi Door (2) Control Panel
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Multi Door (4) Control Panel
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Model #
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ACP-1RS
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ACP-1T
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ACP-2RS
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ACP-2T
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ACP-4RS
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ACP-4T
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Communication
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RS232, RS485 no jumper required, adaptive 9600 bps
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TCP/IP 10M/100M adaptive
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RS232, RS485 no jumper required, adaptive 9600 bps
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TCP/IP 10M/100M adaptive
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RS232, RS485 no jumper required, adaptive 9600 bps
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TCP/IP 10M/100M adaptive
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Description
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Control 1 door, enter (get in) and exit (get out) of door by swiping card, or enter (get in) by swiping card and exit (get out) of door by request-to-exit button
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Control 2 doors, enter (get in) and exit (get out) of door by swiping card, or enter (get in) by swiping card and exit (get out) of door by request-to-exit button
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Control 4 doors, enter (get in) the door by swiping card, and exit (get out) of door by request-to-exit button
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Size of ACP
Series board |
160mm * 106mm
[6.30 inches * 4.17 inches] |
160mm *106mm
[6.30 inches * 4.17 inches] |
218mm * 106mm
[8.58 inches * 4.17 inches] |
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ACP Series Board
Component Diagram |
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Enclosure
Dimensions |
332mm * 306mm * 108mm [13.06 inches * 12.06 inches * 4.25 inches]
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Enclosure
Components |
Steel Case, Spot welded, Powder coat finish, includes cam lock with two keys
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Linear Power Supply
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DC power supply without high frequency ripple interference. Includes power supply status indicator light.
- Fused: 10A - Output voltage: DC12V (adjustable resistance from DC10V to DC14V) - Specification sheet for the Linear Power Supply |
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Power Consumption of Circuit Board
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Less than 100mA
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Input Format
of Reader |
Wiegand 26 bit (Supports all card readers with compatible protocol, such as Motorola, HID, EM, Mifare, etc)
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Quantity of
Readers |
1 pair
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2 pairs
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4 pcs
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Number of Doors
Controlled |
1 pair
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2 pairs
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4 pcs
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Door opening time
delay setting |
1 - 600 seconds (adjustable)
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Maximum quantity
of controller(s) |
N * 256 Pieces
Note: N denotes quantity of computer serial ports or quantity of 485 hub port, supports 256 ports |
No limit
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N * 256 Pieces
Note: N denotes quantity of computer serial ports or quantity of 485 hub port, supports 256 port |
No limit
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N * 256 Pieces
Note: N denotes quantity of computer serial ports or quantity of 485 hub port, supports 256 port |
No limit
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Operational
Temperature |
-40C to 70C [-40F to 158F]
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Operational
Humidity |
10% to 90% Relative Humidity Level with No Condensation
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Quantity of
users |
20,000 Users
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Quantity of Event
Buffers(offline) |
100,000 event buffers
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Power interruption
protection measure |
High Speed Memory, Record Retention
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Maximum Distance from
Reader to Controller |
100m (suggested distance 80m), [332 feet (suggested distance of 265 feet)]
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Max Distance between Controllers
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- RS232: Communication distance of less than 13m [42 feet], suggested distance is 3m [10 feet] or less
- RS485: bus line maximum length 1,200m [3,900 feet], suggested length 1,000m [3,280 feet] or less, if expansion device is added, the distance can be extended up to 3,000m [9,800 feet] - TCP/IP: Depends on net coverage area |
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Access Control Components
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ACP Series controllers, Steel enclosure. Linear Power Supply, 16.5 VAC 50 VA Transformer, software, manual, key (2 pcs), carton
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Alarm for extended door open time, unauthorized use and duress opening
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Yes
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Fire and alarm linkage
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An optional Fire Interface connection via the power supply is currently in systems testing and should be available for purchase in first quarter 2012.
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Open door from remote location
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Yes
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Inter Lock no block
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n/a | n/a |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Anti pass back
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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n/a | n/a |
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Multi-card open door
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Yes
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Time activated door opening
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Yes
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Electronic map
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Yes
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Lock Down Function
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Yes, however requires modification to the ACP series board. Please consult with the Cobra Controls Technical support team for more details.
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First card unlock Function
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Yes
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Keypad (card + password, super password)
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Yes
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Cobra Controls Basic and Extended Functionality Reference Guide
ACP Series basic, extended, online patrol and dinning functions
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Access Control
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Basic System Functionality
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20,000 users
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Each access controller can hold and maintain up to 20,000 users, for example, a single door controller can manage 20,000 users; for two-door controller the 20,000 users is shared across doors, for example, if door #1 manages 5,000 users, then door #2 can manage up to 15,000 users, and so on for the four-door controller.
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100,000 offline event buffers storage
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100,000 event buffers can be stored offline. Every event buffer includes information such as card #, time, address, connectivity, etc. If the 100,000 event storage space is exceeded, the oldest information will be deleted automatically creating space for new records. The software also provides the functionality to capture and record request-to-exit button unlocking and alarm events, if the function is deactivated, the request-to-exit button unlocking and alarm information will not be recorded.
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Flexible administrator management
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An authorized user can setup a specified person (card) with the capability to unlock only specified doors, or a person (card) can be programmed to allow access (unlock) all doors. Access rights or user setting can be set according to door or person. The administrative user can view which person (card) can unlock which door. Also the administrator can export a report to a Microsoft Excel file to view and print.
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Time range access management
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An authorized user can set access to allow a person (card) access to a particular door for a set number of times per day. Using this function, an individual has access to unlock a particular door a set number of times per day (for example, three times every day).
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Offline operation
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An authorized user can setup access rights, through the .Net software, and upload settings to the controller. The access controller, once access rights are uploaded is capable to maintain all access rights and event logs regardless if the software, computer and power supply are on or off.
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Real time monitoring, photo display and door status display
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Real time monitoring of each card swipe. The system can display the card holders photo (pre-stored in the software). This functionality allows authorized users and/or a security guard access to compare and ensure the card holder is the one intended to unlock the door. If monitoring lines are connected, a user can check door status to see which doors are open or closed. The system identifies valid cards swipe records in green; invalid card swipe records in orange and alarm records in red. The color coded display ensures instant attention to focused on breach activity. The system is designed to provide accurate, rapid and easy to understand information to the user / security guard. If video monitoring devices are installed, the system can be configured to record the real time video when a card is swiped.
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Real time monitoring and system backup
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The system supports real time monitoring. In addition, the system can automatically backup and retain event records for audit review at a later time. Each event record is uploaded to a computer database as the event occurs.
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Set Door control state as Door Open or Door Controlled
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The system is designed to allow doors to be configured as normally open (Door Open) or normally closed (Door Controlled). An authorized user can set the normal door status via the software.
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Remote unlocking
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An Authorized user can open a specified door from a remote location through the software interface. The door opening event can be recorded.
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Interface locking
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When an authorized user or security guard leaves the monitoring station (computer), the system can be configured to lock the control interface, while the software and access control continue to work. The control interface then cannot be accessed by others during the authorized users absence. When the user returns to the monitoring computer, functionality can be restored to the control interface by password.
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Time link
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The Time Link functional is designed to provide users with a requirement for a large number of time periods to operate the system. If the number of time periods required exceeds the 3 period offered in 'Time Range Access management' (i.e. 8:30-12:00,1:30-3:30, 4:30-6:30, 7:30-9:30), the system can realize this through the time link function to enable 6 to 9 periods or even more. If you need a different time period for Saturday access, for example, Monday to Friday the time period is 8:30-17:30 but for Saturday you need the time period 8:30-12:00, then the system can be configured for two different time periods, one is Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:30, another one is Saturday 8:30-12:00 and then the Time link function can link these two periods.
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Individual access rights revision and upload
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If user access updates are required to add or eliminate access, the system can just revise or add and upload these new access rights, no need to re-upload all user privileges. Just amend the user you wish to change.
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Indoor population checkout for single-door and two-door systems with entry and exit readers
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An Authorized user can review and real time monitor how many people are in one or more specified rooms or area and compare this to an approved list. This function is only available on Single-door and 2-door systems with entry and exit readers installed. |
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Quick position - for systems equipped with entry and exit readers
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An authorized user can quickly pinpoint where a person is and how long she has been in that general location. This function requires entry and exit readers to operate. In some companies, to maintain security around sensitive and confidential information, people are not allowed to have mobile telephones (due to cameras, etc.). However, the systems allows the user to find an authorized user through his entrance/exit records.
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Expanded System Functionality
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card+password
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If keypad readers are installed, a user can enter a card+ number to unlock the door, The system can be configured to open a door then the card holder completes two actions. The card holder will be required to swipe the card and then input the correct password, only when both are completed correctly will the door be unlocked. Every card can have a unique password. In this case, others cannot use your card to unlock the door if they do not have access to your password. The system configuration can be customized by individual. For example, you also can set the system access such that one user needs to use the card+password to unlock a door, while other users can be signed access rights that only require a card to unlock the door. Passwords can be 1-6 numbers.
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Unlock by manually input card number+password
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If you activate this function, then a user will not be required to swipe their access card, Instead the user can input the card number and a password. Using this function will allow the door to be unlocked without the card swipe. The system is still capable of recording the open and unlocking events. This feature is intended for specific applications. Enabling the function can potentially compromise security and should not be activated in most situations.
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Super password
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If you activate this function, up to 4 Super Passwords can be established for each door. Users with access to a Super Password only need to input any one of these 4 password to unlock the door. The System does not record this unlocking information. A Super Password can be 1-6 numbers.
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Emergency unlocking
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If the control panel is connected with an optional I/O expansion board, when a pre-defined signal is received the access controller will unlock the doors it controls and can initiate the alarm. The Alarm information will be recorded.
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Linkage output
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If the control panel is connected with an optional I/O expansion board, when a door is unlocked legally, the controller can drive another relay to take action to control other devices. For example, there is a customer request when door is unlocked legally, the controller will also turn-on a street light or send a open/close signal to a video camera. Linkage relay functions can be set to delay action from 0 - 600 seconds.
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Alarm for illegal break in available for systems with REX devices installed
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Also called alarm for forced unlocking. The monitoring interface on the software will notify the administrator the alarm time and location and will sound through the computer speaker. If the optional I/O expansion board and monitoring lines to the door are connected, the controller can also initiate the alarm devices. This feature is only available for systems with REX devices installed.
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Alarm for extended time unlocked for systems with REX devices installed.
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When a normally locked door remains in an unlocked status for an extended period (i.e. the door is held open or you forget to close the door). The monitoring interface on the software will notify the administrator the alarm time and location and will sound the computer speaker. the system can be configured to set the length of time a door will remain open before the alarm is activated. This feature is only available for systems with REX devices installed.
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Duress alarm
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The system can be configured to include a Duress password which is different from the normal password. When the staff member under duress (forced) to unlock the door, the staff member can input a duress password to unlock the door. The door will open as normal, however, a duress unlocking information (time and location) event will be seen on the administration center and speakers of the administration center computer will warn the administrator. This function is geared to higher security installations, jewelry stores, banks, cash checking stores, Pawn Stores, etc.
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Alarm for invalid card swiping
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If an unauthorized card (invalid card) is used to attempt to unlock a door, the monitoring interface on the software will notify the administrator the alarm time and location and will sound the computer speaker.
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Anti-passback
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The purpose of anti-passback is to prevent a card holder from passing back his or her card to another person to gain entry into an access-controlled area. The system will detect multi-entry attempts with the same card and block access.
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Interlocking
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In some occasions, it is requested that if a certain door is open then the other door can not be unlocked. (This is sometimes referred to as a man trap and is commonly used in sensitive areas like data centers, bank teller counters, jewelry store backrooms, etc.) The Cobra Controls Two-door controller can realize two doors interlock; the four-door controller can realize two doors interlock, three doors interlock or four doors interlock.
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Unlock the door by multi-card
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In some occasions, it is required that to open the door there must several specified cards to swipe in sequence. Using only one of these cards will not open the door. The system can also be configured that to enter the room there must be multi-card swipes, while to exit a room only requires a single card swipe. This function is geared to banks, cash housing, antique collection sites and museums etc. where dual control is required to gain access to an area. You can set the system to unlock a door requires a group of people to swipe their cards in sequence or some people in a group together with some people in another group to swipe their cards in sequence. Example: in the bank you can set the door lock sequence to require 1 of 3 branch officers, plus 2 of 4 security guards and 1 of 5 tellers to swipe their cards in sequence before a door is unlocked.
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Normal open and normal closing at certain time
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Also called timing mission. For example, an embassy may require normal opening during day time to allow everyone can enter freely, but outside or normal hours (off-work time), only embassy staff can use their card to exit, others are not allowed to enter. At night, doors may need to be closed and secured, even embassy staff members are not allowed to exit. Each controller can set up to 64 timing missions. This function can operate offline.
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Record unlocking by button
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The system can be configured to record the unlocking of a door by a request-to-exit button. The system will record the event however, the individual will not be recorded unless the system also incorporates video recording.
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Initiate download / upload information from the controller at pre-set times
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The system can be configured to upload or download specific information automatically. You can set several certain extraction times. This function requires both the computer and software to be on and operational.
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Upload access rights at certain time
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You can set a certain time to upload the access rights automatically. This function requires both the computer and software to be on and operational.
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Direct switch to the software interface of housing estate administration center
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You can set the system to switch from the office administration interface to the estate housing administration interface.
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Emergency locking available with modification to the ACP series board
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An emergency button will need to be connected directly to the access controller. To accomplish this, a terminal will need to be added to the standard ACP Series board. For further information, please contact your Cobra Controls Technical support team.
In an emergency event, you only need to turn on the emergency button, all doors controlled by the controller will lock closed and you can not open any doors using the card. When you turn off the emergency button, control system will return to normal operation. This function is also called Lock Down Mode. It is a common requirement for Schools, Daycare, retirement communities, etc. |
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Sub-sector administration
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Some companies request that different departments control their own access and time attendance. The system can be configured to enable this function while maintaining over-ride control for an authorized administer to control all access and time attendance.
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Analog Video access control available with optional video server
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If optional video server is connected, the system can capture photos and 3 seconds of analog video recording when a user swipes the card or turns on the button. It is convenient for the administrator to check if the card holder is the one who owns the card. This can be completed real time or the records can be reviewed and audited at a later date. This function requires both the computer and software video supervision interface to be in operation.
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E-map
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You can import the system controls area map and mark each controlled door's location. This allows the user to have a more direct and humanized administration of the system. It provides a more visual reference of the location of the doors of the system.
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Swiping card to lock and unlock the door
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One swipe to unlock and one more swipe to lock. Example 1: In a school audio-visual room, the system can be configured to allow only certain teachers access to use the projection devices, one card swipe is to turn on the projection device and another swipe to turn it off.
Example 2: In an office, the system can be configured to allow the first person, in the morning,to swipe the card and unlock the door and in the afternoon the last person to swipe the card locks the door. In this example, the door remaining unlocked during the day. |
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First card unlocking
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Example: you can set some cards have the first card unlocking access right, so in the morning only people who have first card unlocking access rights can open the door.
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Online Security
patrol |
Basic function
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Flexible setting of time discrepancy for Security patrol time
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For example: The system can be configured to set a time frame or range for a normal security guard patrol. Define the minutes required as a normal security guard patrol, and define a time in minutes to identify a missing patrol
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Can specify a specific security patrol card
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All employees of the company have an access card. The system can be configured to specify which person's card has responsibility for the the patrol function for a particular period.
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Can specify security patrol point
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The system can define a subset of the total control doors to act as security patrol points, you can specify which doors are to be included in a patrol point
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Can specify patrol route
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The system will allow the user to setup specific routes to be completed for a Patrol point. A series of doors must be opened in a defined sequence.
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Can specify patrol task
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Can set a specified patrol person at which month ,which date and which clock start to patrol which route
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Clear patrol report
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Can check all patrol task condition, late, early or miss.
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Patrol report in month or a specified time
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Convenient for month summary and temporary selective check patrol quality.
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Dining
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Basic function
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Charge for meals or every time a card is swiped
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For example, some companies request a specific deduction of money each time a card is swiped on a specific device. While other firms request the system to identify a series of swipes as one meal. (no matter how many times a card is swiped only one charge is recorded.)
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Specify a quantity for breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc.
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The system can set the meal time and meal rate, support 4 meal plans: breakfast, lunch, dinner, break, etc.. Rate can be established in dollars and cents.
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Can generate meal report
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Can calculate each person's meal times, total meal times, and total amount
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Can generate detail meal report
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Include meal time, numbers, location
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Can customize the report form
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Detail dining report, support checking according to time, department, people, checking report can be exported to a Microsoft Excel file, and you can define the printing form.
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Can generate dining site report
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Can display each dining site's meal numbers and total amount, so an administrator can easily make evaluation and adjustment. Example, some dining halls use a different subcontractor for each dining counter, management can evaluate which counter is most popular and how much a subcontractor should be compensated.
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| Communication Type | TCP/IP |
| Manufacturer | Cobra Controls |
| Power Requirements | 12VDC |
| Manufacturers Warranty | 2 Year |
| County of Manufacturer | Assembled in the United States |




