The Core JANUS Software Consists of:
  • Access Control
  • Asset Management
  • Incident & Engineering Logs

Extended Applications Include:

Core Software

The JANUS core software is licensed to varying numbers of Intelligent Door Controllers e.g. the base system will manage up to 04 IDCs with incremental options up to 1,000 and more.

Multiple PC Stations
Multiple Networked PCs can be used with JANUS for alarm monitoring, database management and card production etc. Client PCs are licensed individually and measured by concurrent connections. The core JANUS software includes 2 x Client PC Licenses

Intelligent Door Controller

There are two types of door controller, 'IDC-485-6/4' and 'IDC-E-6/4'. Each controller has the same functionality but differs in the way that it connects to the main JANUS PC/server.

The IDC-485-6/4 requires a multi-drop 2 or 4-wire comms and the IDC-E-6/4 connects directly to a TCP/IP network (ethernet). Both types of controller can be used on the same system.

JANUS Comms Lines

When using the IDC-485-6/4 you can have up to 32 controllers per JANUS Comms Line. Each comms line requires a Comms Line Header which can be either of:
JANUS comms lines ultimately connect to the main JANUS PC/server with up to 9 comms lines being supported if directly 'hard-wired' into the main PC/server (RS232 converters and/or USB converters). There is no limit to the number of TCP/IP (ethernet converters) that can be used.

eSeries Controllers
When using an IDC-E-6/4 or IPC-E-16./16 they connect directly to a TCP/IP network (ethernet) and require a unique IP address on the system.

Every IDC supports 2 readers on one door (IN & OUT) or 2 readers on two doors (IN with egress button OUT).

They also support :-
  • Additional 6 alarm inputs & 4 relay outputs
  • 12,000 card users at the controller (expandable to 65,000 for RS485 controllers and 110,000 for eSeries controllers)
  • Processing at the door
  • 230/12V dc (110V/12V dc), 2A psu with battery
    back-up (includes power for 2 x 12V dc locks)
  • Local LED and sounder outputs
  • Memory buffer whilst off-line
  • Upgrade flash whilst system is working
  • Any reader technology

An IDC Consists of Three Parts:
  • Enclosure and power supply
    (ENC-20-PSU-230V or ENC-20-PSU-110V)
  • IDC Board (IDC-485-6/4 or IDC-E-6/4)
  • 7Ah Battery (typical fire panel battery)

There are no other parts required and all equipment connects directly into the IDC (see schematic).

  • Readers (with optional PIN)
  • Locks
  • Egress Buttons
  • Door Contacts
  • LED & Sounder Outputs

There is an optional input for external power to feed the locks if the 2A available is not sufficient. The circuits on the board are rated at 3A each and the external power input is monitored for loss/failure.

Intelligent Peripheral Controller (IPC)
If multiple Input/Output circuits are required and the 6/4 additional I/O on the IDC is not sufficient, two types of IPC can be connected to the system.

An IPC installs into the same enclosure as an IDC and provides 16 supervised inputs and 16 change-over relay outputs. IPC-485-16/16 replaces an IDC node on a JANUS comms line or IPC-E-16/16 connects directly to the network via TCP/IP.

Cable Schedule

Information Data Sheets (Hardware)