Borer Data Systems launches ?CAN based? access control systems.
Borer Data Systems launches ?CAN based? access control systems. This networked approach is utilising CAN (Controller Area Network) Technology. CAN which conforms to the ISO 11898 Standard for serial data communications, is widely used in automation systems. CAN based systems for building access control and alarm monitoring applications improve system performance and bring savings in installation time and system costs, the firm reports. Borer Data Systems MD Robert Chapman says, ?This is a major advance for security access control and alarm monitoring. CAN technology allows us to design lower-cost solutions which are high on security, flexibility, reliability and above all, far easier to install and maintain than traditional network security solutions.? The simple 4 wire (2 Data, 2 Power) CAN-Buss has many advantages over conventional systems. For example, less cable with fewer terminations is required so installation is both simple and fast. Power Supplies can be shared so a single power supply can power several doors. The Borer CAN-Buss allows up to 63 devices (door access readers, attendance terminals, alarm monitors) to be connected to a controller. ?Plug and Play? technology ensures devices can be installed onto a Borer CAN network without special programming. A CAN network is easily configured for either star or daisy chain topology, with the advantage that existing data cable or new CAT5 structured cabling can be utilised.
