DIN Rail WX System Controller

PRT-WX-DIN

The Protege WX DIN Rail Integrated System Controller is the central processing unit responsible for the control of security, access control and building automation in the Protege WX system. It communicates with all system modules, stores all configuration and transaction information, processes all system communication, and reports alarms and system activity to a monitoring station or remote computer.

Special Features

• Web based architecture for cross-platform access and flexible configuration
• Compatible with all Protege expander modules
• Comprehensive front panel LED indicators provide device status at a glance
• Firmware upgradable directly from the Protege WX interface
• Intuitive wizard-driven interface for quick and easy deployment
• 2 reader ports, independently configurable for either Wiegand or RS-485 operation
• OSDP configurable RS-485
• 8 high security monitored inputs
• 2 high current Form C relay outputs
• Designed for use with industry standard DIN Rail mounting

Technical Specifications

Other Features

Integrated Access Control
Providing a highly sophisticated access control solution with large user capacity and extensive features:
> Utilize multiple access levels to manage users over scheduled periods and time zones
> Assign door groups, menu groups, area groups, floor groups and elevator groups to an access level for flexible user management. Each user can have multiple groups in multiple access levels
> Monitor and control users’ area status throughout the entire system with hard and soft anti-passback configuration options
> Multiple card presentation options allows the use of access control cards, tags or other credentials to arm and disarm areas associated with doors
> Count users entering an area and arm the area when the count reaches a terminal number or deny access to users based on a maximum user count

Connectivity and System Expansion
Extending the Protege System with onboard local inputs and outputs allows convenient cost effective expansion without the increased cost of modules for simple system functions:
> 8 monitored onboard inputs, each of which can be programmed for EOL (End Of Line), dual EOL, or direct contact
> 2 high current Form C relays onboard
> 2 integrated reader ports, independently configurable for Wiegand or RS-485 operation
> Bell/Siren output onboard with fully monitored operation
> System expansion is achieved seamlessly by connecting additional expander modules

Output Follows Input Programming
The Protege GX system’s advanced programming features provide endless opportunities for customized automation. Output follows input programming allows any output or output group in the system to be intelligently controlled by any input or input type. This has a wide variety of applications: from turning on lights and climate control when motion is detected, to unlocking a specific door with a key switch, or auto arming an area after a period of inactivity.

Programmable Functions
Programmable functions are special applications that implement logical control of outputs, doors, areas, and other devices:
> Perform actions when a particular event or operation occurs, such as setting the room temperature based on the number of people in an area, adjusting internal lighting levels based on a sensor reading, or unlocking doors in the event of a fire alarm
> Process logic functions to allow complex equations to be evaluated using internal memory data values and output status
> Control of doors, areas, elevators and outputs can be easily programmed and managed

Optional Advanced Mode
Protege WX launches in basic mode with full access control and intrusion detection ready to go. This hides the more complicated features, making the system more intuitive and simple to use. You can undertake an optional training course to unlock the advanced features including building automation, programmable functions and elevator control.

Integrated Arming/Disarming
Featuring advanced integration of arming and disarming solutions for control of hundreds of alarm areas:
> Deny access to a user based on the status of the area and the ability for the user to control the area they are entering, in turn reducing false alarms
> Implement vault control areas to manage time delayed access and unlocking of vault areas in banking facilities without the need for additional hardware control devices
> Control access to a keypad using a card and PIN function, or allow card presentation to automatically log the user in at the associated keypad
> Disarm an area associated with an elevator floor on access, or prevent the user from gaining access to the floor based on the area status associated with the floor
> Arm large numbers of areas using area groups

Communication
RS-485 communication interface, onboard 2400bps modem, and a 10/100 Ethernet communications port provide a complete solution for system expansion, offsite monitoring, system communication and integration.

Upgradable Firmware
Firmware can be upgraded directly from the Protege WX interface.

Multifunction Reporting Services
The controller incorporates a host of offsite reporting options:
> Implement IP based reporting using onboard Ethernet and the ArmorIP protocol
> Report alarms using Contact ID, SIA Level 2

Flexible Reader Support
Provides 2 reader ports that can be independently configured for either Wiegand or RS-485 reader operation, allowing the connection of up to 4 readers controlling 2 doors.
Choose Wiegand readers for compatibility with all standard access control systems, or RS-485 for fast, secure communication.
RS-485 readers provide the added benefits of being easier and more cost effective to wire and deploy, and allow for direct integration with Protege systems, enabling you to make changes on the fly once readers are installed. RS-485 also allows for longer cable runs and offers a simpler firmware update process.
OSDP protocol configuration in RS-485 offers additional security and adds scalability, flexibility and ease of implementation.*