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Cardax FT Version 4 - a complete, integrated access control and intruder alarms solution

Cardax has released Cardax FT Version 4 which sees the system extend to fully integrate access control and intruder alarms. Cardax FT, renowned for its superior access control, now eliminates the requirement for a separate intruder alarm system. The new version is a major release of the Cardax FT Command Centre software in that it incorporates new capabilities, features, and interfaces for the system - particularly intruder alarm functionality.

Whilst the Controller 3000 has been on full release for some time, the release of the I/O expansion for the controller with Cardax FT version 4, makes the architecture for the controller 3000 more cost-effective

Also included is the Cardax FT DVR interface and challenge. The new release includes support for new hardware devices, including the Cardax FT remote arming terminal (delivering competitive alarm zone management functionality), the Cardax FT diallers, and I/O expansion options for the Cardax FT controller 3000. When coupled with the Cardax FT remote arming terminal, dialler 3000, and I/O expansion boards, the controller 3000 architecture is a complete, integrated access control and intruder alarms solution.

Alarm zone management features

With this version, Cardax FT Command Centre advances its alarm zone management functionality. The features now see Cardax FT combining powerful intruder alarm features, to complement the premium scale of access control functionality the system has become renowned for.

New licensed features

Challenge functionality provides the ability to double-check the identity of cardholders passing through a nominated door via visual inspection. Cardax FT DVR Interface provides the ability to connect to third party DVR (or NVR) systems and provides for an integrated colour DVR and alarms management solution for central alarm monitoring.

I/O expansion for the Cardax FT controller 3000

The Cardax FT Controller 3000 is a cost-effective, integrated controller, with on-board reader and I/O connections. The I/O expansion for the Cardax FT controller is now available in the form of an I/O expansion board (eight balanced inputs and four relay outputs) and an eight input expansion board (eight balanced inputs), making the Controller 3000 architecture even more attractive for straightforward system design.

Cardax FT remote arming terminal - alarm zone functionality

Connecting to the architecture of the cost-effective Cardax FT Controller 3000, the Cardax FT Remote Arming Terminal is a versatile, user-friendly keypad interface for onsite intruder alarms management in the field. Installed within the protected alarm zone, the remote arming terminal allows authorised users to: monitor, arm, force arm, isolate and disarm alarm zones (areas) of the integrated intruder alarm system.

Cardax FT diallers - solution for remote alarms monitoring

Cardax FT diallers provide the ability to transmit alarms to remote monitoring stations using an industry-standard contact ID data format. Each Cardax FT dialler also enables the Cardax FT command centre, the head-end of the system, to dial-up Cardax FT controllers, to perform configuration and alarm monitoring for remote sites. There are two variants of Cardax FT diallers. As optional devices, they attach on-board their respective Cardax FT controller: the Cardax FT dialler 3000 and the Cardax FT dialler 5000.

Introduction of software maintenance agreements

Cardax continues to provide its customers with legacy sites with an upgrade path to the latest FT technology. For sites with Cardax FT, customers can now take advantage of regular software releases, through annual Software Maintenance Agreements (SMA).

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