
Chapter 2: Architectural Overview
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Notes The table below outlines features of the NT500 Security Man-
agement Suite.
In an online application, most access control decisions are
performed by a component called a controller. The controller
is a circuit board with on-board memory, and this on-board
memory must be configured by users who understand access
control functions and features.
The online configuration is accomplished through
an
operator entering data on or through a computer called a
server. This server is a computer where the access control
system database resides. An operator can enter configura-
tions in the server database through the NT500 System soft-
ware interface and these updates are sent over the computer
network to the appropriate controllers.
When used offline, the same readers, locks, and controllers
can be used with the NT500 System. Updates to the access
parameters for a cardholder or door are made using a PDA or
laptop connected directly to the affected lock. Offline use is
most often the solution chosen for a site that does not need
real time updates. Offline use also has lower up front costs.
The main focus of this guide is the offline use of the NT500
System software. Therefore, NT510 and NT520 system users
are the primary audience for this guide.
NT510 NT520 NT540 NT550
Cardholders 5000 5000 10,000 75,000
Offline doors Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Online doors 16 200 1000
Networked control via IP Yes Yes Yes
Access and alarm server Yes Yes
Input/output control
hardware
Yes Yes
Software
Badge design Optional Optional Optional Standard
Elevator control Optional Standard
CCTV/DVR control Optional Standard
Mustering Optional Standard
Number of Clients 1 5 5 10
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