Keyscan CA8500 8-Reader Access Control Unit

Keyscan CA8500 8-Reader Access Control Unit offers unparalleled flexibility in access control system design, making it an ideal choice for regulating and monitoring access across various doors. This robust unit supports up to eight readers, ensuring that both interior and exterior doors can be effectively supervised with a range of locking devices tailored to your specific needs. Equipped with advanced features, the CA8500 retains up to 6000 transactions in its transaction buffer, with an auto-transfer protocol that uploads data when communication is restored after interruptions. The dual processors enhance performance, while expanded flash memory accommodates up to 45,000 credentials per site, or 90,000 with special order hardware. It also provides compatibility with Keyscan's 1 and 2-cab EC series elevator floor control units. Installation is simplified through removable terminal blocks and multiple inputs and outputs for future expansion. The unit allows for 512 time schedules and 511 groups, ensuring your access control system can adapt to your operational needs. The package includes the CA8500B ACU board, two OCB8 relay boards, a DPS-15 power supply, and a secure metal enclosure with a lock and tamper switch. The Keyscan CA8500 is designed for seamless integration into new or existing access control systems, making it a versatile solution for any security requirement.

8-Reader Access Control Unit

The CA series of door controllers provide unmatched access control system design flexibility. The CA series of door controllers includes 1, 2, 4, & 8-reader access control units. These Keyscan door controllers can be used for regulating and monitoring access at virtually any door. Interior or exterior doors can easily be supervised with readers, contacts, and an array of locking devices that suit your needs. dormakaba’s Keyscan CA series access control units will satisfy new access control systems or augment existing Keyscan systems.

Features:

• 1, 2, 4, 8 reader access control units for maximum system design flexibility
• Door controllers function seamlessly with Keyscan 1 and 2-cab EC series elevator floor control units
• Easily configurable reader settings supporting many Wiegand protocols
• Up to 6000 transactions retained in transaction buffer
• Auto-transfer protocol uploads transaction buffer when communication is re-established after an interruption
• Dual processors
• Expanded flash memory allows for 45,000 credentials per site (90,000 with special order hardware)
• Lockdown and global communication among multiple ACUs, server and sites (requires CIMs and CIM Link)
• Removable terminal blocks
• Accommodates 512 time schedules and 511 groups
• Multiple inputs and outputs for expansion capability

Models:

• CA150: Single-door, PoE equipped, access control unit
• CA250: 2-reader access control unit
• CA4500: 4-reader access control unit
• CA8500: 8-reader access control unit

Components:

• CA8500B ACU board
• 2 - OCB8 relay boards
• 1 - DPS-15 power supply
• 1 - black metal enclosure with lock and tamper switch

Resources

• Cut Sheet