iSTAR Edge is a powerful, IP edge access control device that provides a strong feature set to secure any door. Available in one-, two- or four-reader models to provide the right size controller for your specific application. Its optional Power over Ethernet (PoE) module provides ample power for two doors, and allows iSTAR Edge to leverage existing network infrastructure to reduce installation costs. iSTAR Edge increases overall system reliability by providing localized decision-making at each door. The controller has a robust local cardholder database of over 400,000 personnel records and local alarm and event buffering in the event communication to the host is unavailable.
iSTAR Edge has been designed to drastically lower installation and startup costs. Embedded lock power management, including powered (wet) lock outputs with individual resettable fused protection, eliminates the need for additional power supplies and fused power distribution boards normally required for traditional installations. Combined with removable connectors, a local display for quick troubleshooting, and status LEDs, iSTAR Edge streamlines even the toughest installation. Furthermore, with remote web diagnostics, you can find and fix performance issues anywhere in your facility using a web browser.
The iSTAR Edge enclosure has expansion capability for up to two input/output modules1, and is protected with a built-in tamper switch to ensure the controller is not accessed by unauthorized personnel. Security risks are significantly reduced with encrypted communications and denial-of-service protection against network intrusion, making iSTAR Edge a highly secure network device.
Lower Installation Costs
iSTAR Edge features both PoE and PoE Plus capabilities which allow you to use your existing network to power two doors. While PoE provides enough power for one door and one to two readers, PoE Plus allows for up to 25.5W of power, enough for two doors and associated readers, locks, local annunciators, and exit devices. Wiring and equipment costs are lowered dramatically with PoE technology, and since PoE is provided as an optional module, you only pay for PoE when you need it.
By providing powered (wet) lock outputs that power locks and other devices directly, iSTAR Edge eliminates the need for additional interposing relays and distribution boards. Each output is protected with a resettable PTC fuse and can supply up to 0.75 A of current. When powered through PoE or PoE Plus, the output voltage level is selectable between 12 and 24 VDC, and when powered with a local DC source, the output voltage follows the input voltage (12 or 24 VDC). Each output can be switched between wet and dry for ultimate flexibility.
Easy to Setup
iSTAR Edge supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to simplify installation. For easy setup, iSTAR Edge also support Domain Name System (DNS), which translates domain names into IP addresses, and WINS, a system that determines the IP address associated with a particular computer on the network.
