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Key Notes:

Requirements and limitations of each component.

System-wide considerations

Power concerns for each device

Wiring concerns for each device

Each controller can power a specific number of ScramblePads, MATCH interfaces, and attached readers

Expansion boards are used to enhance or expand the controller’s capabilities.

When installed, the SNIB2 or SNIB3 expansion board enables an Mx series controller to be programmed, monitored, and controlled from a properly-configured IBM-compatible host PC running the Velocity software.

This document discusses the considerations you may face while designing and configuring Hirsch security components. These topics are discussed:

  • Requirements and limitations of each component

  • System-wide considerations

  • Power concerns for each device

  • Wiring concerns for each device

Hirsch by Identiv physical access control components are designed and manufactured with the highest quality standards. To ensure your physical access control system operates at its full potential, it is recommended that you select electric locks, door contacts, alarm sensors, cable, and other accessories and components of high quality.

Controllers


As a general rule, locate the Controller in a safe and secure area. It is often installed in electrical rooms, telephone equipment rooms, closets, or the security operations office. An environmentally managed room is not required if the temperature ranges don’t exceed the Controller’s specifications.

In addition to monitoring, reporting, and controlling a variety of devices, each controller can power a specific number of ScramblePads, MATCH interfaces, and attached readers. Other devices, such as interior motion sensors and some readers, may require power from a separate power supply.

  • Detailed information about the Mx controller (which can be configured to control either 2, 4, or 8 doors) is provided in “Mx Controller”.

  • Detailed information about the Mx-1 (and Mx-1-ME) controller is provided in “Mx-1 Controller”.

Typical Connections


The controller can connect to a number of input and output devices:

  • Typical Line Module Inputs

  • Typical Door Relay Outputs

  • ScramblePad/MATCH Inputs

Typical Line Module Inputs


The Line Module is an intermediate connection between Door Contacts (or Alarm Sensors), RQE devices, and the controller’s input terminal blocks.