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Centaur Access Control
Software & Hardware Solutions
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
   
 

CDV Americas, a subsidiary of the CDV Group - one of Europe 's largest access control system manufacturers - is committed to a program of continuous enhancement for the Centaur product line. For the latest information please call us at 416-252-2293.

Centaur software provides a user-friendly graphical interface to manage, configure and monitor access control systems from local and remote locations. The Centaur system can connect to one or more sites, each of which consists of one or more door controllers.

Each Centaur edition comes complete with all the software modules needed to manage your system on a single computer. Additional Centaur Workstations are installed on one or more networked computers to manage the system. Supports multiple operators locally and in different locations and even using different languages.

There are four Centaur editions available to suit a wide range of installation sizes and budgets. The differences between each edition are detailed in the following pages. Every edition of Centaur includes several standard modules - Pro-Report (Tracker Time & Attendance), FrontGuard, Locator, WavePlayer, FrontCard and FrontView.  

The Centaur system optimizes user investment by providing a rich set of features including report generation, basic time and attendance, real-time graphical interface and much more.

   
SYSTEM SELECTION TABLE
Our expert software disigners and engineers have designed the Centaur system to suit a wide range of budgets and site configurations.
 

Features

LITE
CS-AC-Lite

Standard
CS-AC-Std

Professional
CS-AC-Pro**

Enterprise
CS-AC-Ent**

Sites

1

64

64

64

Serial Ports

1

1

1

4

Dial-up

-

yes

yes

yes

TCP/IP

-

yes

yes

yes

Cards*

512

2,048

8,196

16,384

Controllers*

16

32

64

256

Doors*

16

128

512

2,048

Elevator Control*

-

yes

yes

yes

Elevator Cars*

-

32

128

512

Floors per car

-

64

64

64

Floor groups

-

128

128

128

 

*Per Site
** Bundled with additional workstation software

   
 

Centaur Features

. Site, Controller and Door Configuration wizard
. Batch card programming
. Powerful Diagnostic tools
. New automatic e-mail messaging trigger
. New factory default color-coded events
. New Photo-ID printing with template designer
. New high-performance SQL 2000 database engine
. Graphical interface
. Multi-language support
. Client / Server application
. Local and remote site control
. Elevator control
. Online controller firmware upgrades
. Windows® 2000, XP Professional
and 2003

. Distributed data processing
.
Easily upgradeable
. Flexible alarm and event definitions
. Adaptive polling for fast event reporting
. Powerful MSDE/SQL server database
. Automatic Centaur Server startup
. 64 door groups per site
. 128 input and relay groups per site
. Online help
. Automatic operator logout
. 4 holiday groups
. 256 Schedules, access levels & security levels per site
. 256 operators and permission levels
. Storage: (MSDE:2GB limit / SQL: unlimited)

 

   
SYSTEM SELECTION DIAGRAM

System Selection Diagram

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PRO-REPORT
Get the most out of your Centaur access control system with
Pro-Report by customizing your reports the way you want.
  PRO-REPORT
Unlike many other access control systems, Centaur's high-performance reporting module may be installed on as many computers as necessary. Pro-Report is included with every Centaur edition and workstation.
On Demand Reports Pro-Report's Wizard and powerful search, filter and sort criteria let you generate detailed reports easily and quickly.
Frequently Requested Reports
Pro-Report lets you create pre-defined reports. Simply save the report settings to create a pre-defined report. This allows you to execute commonly requested reports with ease.
Scheduled Reports
Set automatic report generation at scheduled times with Pro-Report's convenient scheduling parameters.
Basic Time & Attendance
With Pro-Report's built-in time and attendance feature, you can easily track employee work hours, overtime, missed and late punches regardless of the size of your organization.
   
 
Pro-Report, Centaur high-performance reporting package is included with every Centaur Edition and may be optionally installed on as many workstations as necessary.
  TRACKER FEATURES
Ability to edit the report's punch-in and punch-out times manually
Customized overtime calculation
Programmable lunch, supper and break times
Same or separate readers to punch in and punch out
Create rules for Late "IN" or Early "OUT" punches
  PRO-REPORT FEATURES
Compatible with Windows® 2000, XP Pro and 2003
User-friendly wizard for generating reports
Quick one-time reports, 125 pre-defined reports and 50 scheduled reports

Multiple report types: System events, system configuration, access, time & attendance, absence, operator action, custom card and input counting reports.

Export reports in multiple formats (ASCII, CSV, Excel, PDF, and more...)
Searching, grouping and sorting data is a snap with Pro-Report's wizard to guide you
CENTAUR HARDWARE
CT-V900-A 2 Door Controller

CT-V900-A

2-Door Controller

CT-V900-A2-Door Controller
2-Door Controller
The CT-V900-A is at the heart of every Centaur access control system. The Centaur Server, hardware expansion modules, multi-purpose inputs, card readers, keypads and outputs are connected directly to the CT-V900-A. Multi-controller systems are joined together via the RS-485 communication bus. Distributed database architecture allows each controller to make split-second decisions without the need for the server computer. Lightning-quick, robust and remarkable stability make the CT-V900-A the professional's choice.
 

Features:
. Control 2 doors (Reader In / REX Out) or 1 Door (Reader In / Reader Out)
. Add up to 6 more doors to the CT-V900-A using the CA-A470-A expansion module
. 10,920 on-board card database
. 256 Schedules
. 256 Access Levels
. 2048 Event Buffer
. 16 on-board inputs (*using ATZ 2R/3R)
. 2 on-board 12 Vdc or 24 Vdc field-selectable lock outputs
. 2 on-board Form C dry contact relay outputs (N/O - N/C)
. Fully distributed database architecture (access decisions made locally)
. Flash firmware - Upload firmware via the computer
. E-Bus technology add-on hardware modules can be up to 1220m (4000ft) away from the CT-V900-A
. 2.5A switching power supply
. Supports common Wiegand, Track 2 ABA (mag stripe) and BCD (keypad) formats
. Easy maintenance with snap-off terminal blocks
. Battery backup functionality (2 x 12V 7AH gel-type batteries)
. Lithium battery protection in case of complete power failure

  Communication:
. RS-485 controller - expansion module network (9.6k or 19,2k baud)
. Connect modules up to 1220m (4000ft) away from the controller
. Plug and play technology
. RS-232 support to communicate with the Centaur software via serial port, dial-up or LAN
 
Elevator Control:
Controlled elevators: 2 cars/cabs with 64 floors per car/cab
Schedules per floor: Yes
Floor groups: 128
Centaur requirements: Standard, Professional or Enterprise edition
 
Input Specifications:
Reader Inputs/Ports: 2
Keypad Inputs/Ports: 2
Multi-purpose Inputs: 16 (using ATZ 2R/3R)
 
Output Specifications:
12/24Vdc Lock outputs: 2
Relays: 2 Form C Dry Contact 5A/30Vdc N.C/N.O.
Reader Outputs: Six 25mA Open collector outputs (Red/Green LEDs, Buzzer)
 
Physical Specifications:
Cabinet size: 39cm (15.5") high x 33cm (13") wide x 10cm (4") deep
PCB dimensions: 24.5cm (9.65") x 20.2cm (7.95")
Environment: 5°C to 55°C (41°F to 133°F)
 
Electrical Specifications:
Power input: 24Vac, 75VA or higher, 50/60Hz transformer
Supply current: 2.5A maximum
Battery capacity: Two 12Vdc, 7Ah, acid/lead gel cell batteries
 
On-board Protection:
Auxiliary outputs: 2.5A (24Vdc), 1A (12Vdc & 5Vdc) fuseless protection
AC protection: 5A fuse
Battery reversal 7A fuse
CA-A470-A
2-Door Expansion Module

CA-A470-A 2-Door Expansion Module

CA-A470-A

2-Door Expansion Module

  Expand your Centaur system with the CA-A470-A. Centaur's E-Bus technology allows any expansion module to be located up to 1220m (4000ft) away from the CT-V900-A. Thus reducing field-wiring costs by running only one cable to the CT-V900-A. Reader, Keypad, Door Contact, REX device and Reader Outputs can be connected locally to the CA-A470-A by installing the expansion module close to the doors.
  Features
. 2 readers and/or keypads
. 2 lock outputs
. 4 Inputs (door contacts and REX devices)
. Adds 2 doors to the CT-V900-A
. Up to three CA-A470-A modules per CT-V900-A
. 6 reader outputs (Red/Green LEDs, Buzzer)
. E-Bus connectivity to the CT-V900-A up to 1220m (4000ft)
. Supports Wiegand, Magnetic Stripe Track II ABA, BCD keypad formats
. Comprehensive LED status indicators
 
Input Specifications:
Reader inputs: 2
Keypad inputs: 2
Multi-purpose inputs: 4

Output Specifications:
Lock outputs: 2 form C relays rated at 5A/30Vdc, N.C./N.O.
Reader Outputs: Six 25mA transistor outputs

CA-A460-P Relay Expansion Module
CA-A460-P Relay Expansion Module

CA-A460-P
Relay Expansion Module

  Relay Expansion Module
Need additional relay outputs? Each CA-A460-P relay module adds 7 relays to the CT-V900-A up to a maximum 16 relays (2 x CA-A460-P + 2 CT-V900-A on-board relays = 16 relays)
  Features
. Adds 7 form C relay outputs (N/O N/C) to the CT-V900-A controller
. Maximum 2 CA-A460-P modules per CT-V900-A controller
. Connects directly to the CT-V900-A expansion bus (E-BUS)
. Connects up to 1220m (4000ft.) from the CT-V900-A controller
 
Specifications:
Power input: 12Vdc
Current consumption: 50mA (typical), 400mA (maximum)
Outputs: 7 form C relays rated at 5A/28Vdc, N.C./N.O.
CK-TRAK-L
Tracker LCD Module
CK-TRACK-L Tracker LCD Module
CK-TRAK-L
Tracker LCD Module
  Tracker LCD Module
Designed to specifically work with Pro-Report's time and attendance feature (Tracker), the CK-TRAK-L acts as a "monitor" to display the date, time and "Punch In / Punch Out" to the employee/card user.
 

Features
. Adjustable backlight and contrast
. Supports multiple language displays
. Display unit for Pro-Report's time and attendance feature (Tracker)
. Connect up to 8 CK-TRAK-L to the CT-V900-A controller E-Bus
. Can be used with Anti-passback applications to display card errors
. 32-character LCD display (2 lines - 16 characters each)

 
Specifications:
Power input: 9 to 16Vdc
Current consumption: 80mA maximum
LCD: Super Twisted Nematic display (STN), wide viewing angle, 2 lines of 16 characters
   
WIEGAND KEYPADS & READERS

DIGIPROX ® proximity readers are an excellent choice for your access control system. Interior or exterior installations, luxurious office space or harsh industrial environments are easily accommodated with the DIGIPROX® line of readers

 

26-Bit Wiegand Keypads

The Galeo/MP and KCP/BP/26W standard 26-bit Wiegand keypads offer superb functionality, vandal resistant rating and stylish looks. Practicality, functionality and reliability go hand-in-hand with these superior products.
  Galeo/MP
. Polished heavy-duty ZAMAK cast alloy (Zinc, Aluminium, Magnesium and Copper)
. Eye-catching bright blue back-lighting
. 26-bit Wiegand output
. 12Vdc . Potted electronics
. Integrated Piezo/Buzzer
Galeo/MP
 
KCP/BP/26W
KCP/BP/26W
. Stainless Steel construction
. 12Vdc
. 26-Bit Wiegand output
. Call button . Potted Electronics
. Integrated Piezo/Buzzer
  Proximity Readers
DIGIPROX ® proximity card readers are an excellent choice for your access control system. Interior or exterior, luxurious offi ce space or harsh industrial environments are easily accommodated with the DIGIPROX ® line of readers.
DGLP/FW
DGLP/FW

DGLP/W
DGLP/W

DGLI/FW
DGLI/FW
DGLI/W
DGLI/W
 
  Features
. Field selectable wiegand formats - 26, 30 and 44 bit formats
. Multi-protocol capability
. Elegant design, stylish looks
. Rugged polycarbonate or stainless steel models
. Dust/Weather/Vandal resistant (Ingress Protection Rating IP67)
. 8-15cm read range (3.5 - 6 in)
. Visual and audible status indicators (Red/Green LEDs and Buzzer)
. DGLP (polycarbonate) available in black or white(DGLP/WB-DGLP/FWB)
. Operating temperature: -30°C to 60°C
. Power requirements: 12Vdc
  PROXIMITY BADGES
. Consistent read range
. Fits in a wallet or purse (or key chain)
. Vertical slot punch for ID straps & clips(CPE)
. Long-life - no batteries needed
. Durable and stylish
PPC: Rugged gray polycarbonate key ring badge
BP: Elegant leather key ring badge
PP:
Stylish black polycarbonate tear drop badge
CPE: Standard clamshell card
CP:
Thin card for printing photos and text (ISO)
PPC
 
 
CPE
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