iSTAR Ultra is a powerful, network-ready door controller
built on the Linux platform that supports up to 32 readers. This powerful controller supports both
traditional hard-wired and wireless locks, all in the same controller. Of the 32 supported readers,
16 may come from the Access Control Module's (ACM) I/O units – the rest can be made up of wireless
lock sets and devices.
Rack-mount and wall-mount options provide installation flexibility, while
iSTAR Ultra's unique lock power management eliminates the need for separate lock power interface
boards. iSTAR Ultra features a hardened Linux kernel for its operating system, improving the
security and scalability of the system.
• Powerful network-ready door controller for up to 32 readers (16 from ACMs)
• Embedded lock power management lowers installation costs
• Hardened Linux embedded OS for improved security and scalability
• Includes global anti-passback and advanced peer-to-peer clustering
• Native intrusion zone functionality
• LCD provides important controller status and diagnostics information
• Manages up to 500,000 cardholders in local memory
• Dedicated input for fire alarm interlock overrides door locks during fire conditions
• Dual GigE network ports and FIPS 197 certified AES 256 network encryption
• Enables Aperio wireless locks to communicate with C•CURE 9000 providing a fully integrated and
managed lock solution
• Rack-mount models provide flexibility in mounting options
• Compatible with C•CURE 9000 v2.30 and above
iSTAR Ultra uniquely combines support for traditional hard-wired access control
doors with support for wireless lock sets, all in the same controller. Up to 32 readers are
supported by the iSTAR Ultra, of which the total can be comprised of readers from ACM access
control modules, IP-ACMs and/or wireless locksets.
iSTAR Ultra is ideal for areas that require many readers in close proximity to
the panel. For more distributed installations, iSTAR Ultra includes up to 32 RS-485 ports,
allowing the installer to run longer distances to each door.
iSTAR Ultra uses a General Controller Module (GCM) which includes standard 2GB
RAM and 16GB SD card for memory, and has two onboard gigabit network ports for reliable
network communications. The GCM controls up to four ACMs, with each ACM supporting up to
eight Wiegand, RM or OSDP readers, along with 24 supervised inputs and 16 outputs which can
be individually wet- or dryconfigured.
iSTAR Ultra also includes an alphanumeric LCD to provide status and
troubleshooting information. Database backups and all buffered transactions are stored to
non-volatile SD card memory. A real-time clock battery keeps the clock powered during a
power failure.
iSTAR Ultra includes two onboard gigabit network ports for primary and secondary communications to the host. 256-bit FIPS 197 AES network encryption, with custom key management, secures the controller from potential network threats. iSTAR Ultra supports both static and dynamic IP addresses, IPv4 or IPv6, using DHCP and DNS to simplify network installation. In addition, the powerful iSTAR Configuration Utility (ICU) reduces startup time by allowing you to view online controllers, change configuration parameters, and download new firmware from a single interface.