The new powerful iSTAR eX Controller broadens the control panel offering from Software House®

Product Profile

Powerful, IP-enabled control panels for enterprise and government security

iSTAR Pro - supports up to 16 readers

  • iSTAR Pro is an intelligent, modular controller designed to integrate various event management applications on one controller, providing ease of installation and interoperability among vital applications.  It is a highly dependable, cost-effective solution for enterprise-wide access control.

iSTAR eX - supports up to 4 readers

  • iSTAR eX is a four door Ethernet-ready controller that provides a FIPS 197-validated 256-bit encryption algorithm.  This is ideal for government applications or for any enterprise looking for the highest security available in the industry today.
  • For large corporations with smaller facilities around the globe, iSTAR eX works with the scalable C•CURE® 800/8000 system and other Software House controllers to provide the most demanding customers with a solution they can use across their entire corporation.

Features that make a difference:

  • iSTAR eX controller features onboard FIPS 197-validated AES encryption, eliminating the need for external encryption boxes
  • Supports redundant backup of configuration data
  • Reliably backup your database to non-volatile flash memory
  • LCD provides important controller status and diagnostics information
  • Equipped with LEDs for each output, Ethernet and serial communication and onboard "heart-beat" monitor to ensure consistent operation
  • DHCP support automatically assigns IP addresses for easy installation
  • Supports multiple cards per cardholder and multiple formats for a highly secure, flexible solution
  • Fully compatible with CCURE 800/8000 with full support of features such as government threat levels and event clearance filters
  • Embedded Windows®  CE operating system
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Technical Specification

Make Software House
Manufacturer Software House
Category Access Control>Access control controllers
Model code iStar Ex
Controller Type Networkable
Max No. of Doors per Controller 4
Networkable Yes
Communication Type TCP/IP
Universal / Wiegand Reader Interface Yes
Electrical Specifications Voltage: 12 VDC
Power Consumption: 6.5 A
Physical Specifications Dimensions mm: 616 x 419 x 102
Weight g: 16,800
Environmental Specifications Operating Temp oC: 0 ~ 50
Operating Humidity %: 5 ~ 95
Additional info

Embedded Windows® CE operating system.  Equipped with LEDs for each output, Ethernet and serial communication and onboard "heart-beat" monitor to ensure consistent operation.

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