Free software

The power of access control, free of charge

Access Portal Basic is free of charge and provides features that are normally only available through licensed software.

Installation is simplified with an auto-install function which includes the automatic configuration of your hardware to reduce the traditional time and complexity associated with setting up an access control solution.

The system also includes a number of high-end features, not often bundled with free software, such as anti-passback doors (APB) and the ability to create custom design access cards.

An added benefit is the ability to use biometric readers.

All free, no catches! 

Who should use Access Portal Basic?

Ideal for anyone wanting an elementary access control solution without the expense of licenses:

• Gated communities
• Corporate businesses
• Industry and manufacturing concerns
• Hospitality
• Educational facilities

MDR with pigtail

MDR with pigtail

Please be advised that we have a product upgrade to pigtail versions of the Multi-Discipline Reader (MDR) and Multi-Discipline Keypad Reader (MDK).  The pigtail versions of these readers have been upgraded from IP54 to IP65, as a standard.

The brand name has been amended to reflect this improvement, which will now be termed MDR+ and MDK+ for these specific variants.  There is no change to the existing part number.

Affected product:

·         HRW902: MDR+ pigtail, IP65

·         HRW903: MDK+ pigtail, IP65

These products are available immediately for order and pricing is available from your local Impro representative.

Should you require any further information regarding these products, please contact your A&B sales representative.

End of life for selected registration readers

End of life for selected registration readers

Please be advised that we shall discontinue the manufacture and sale of the itemised Impro registration readers, and the products are now in End Of Life status.  The products are to be replaced by an alternative registration reader, which is able to perform the same function.

Affected product:

·         INS946 (Access USB reg interface) will be replaced with INS944 (Access MDE with license), requires IXP400 software version 7.74

·         ISR901 (IXP220 registration interface) will be replaced with ISR900 (MDE registration reader) 

·         ISW905 has not been discontinued, however only an ImproX MDE will be shipped, as the unit now performs both enrolment and dongle functions.

Please note:

·         Customers connecting controllers to the server via RS485, the USB to RS485 conversion can be achieved using an USB to RS485 converter cable (FTDI USB-RS485-WE-1800-BT), widely available from third parties. 

·         Please note this EOL is with immediate effect, as only a handful of registration readers are available.  Thereafter, orders will be fulfilled with the replacement items.

·         INS946 requires IXP400 software version 7.74.

Repair services:
No repairs will be undertaken on the affected registration readers.  Should a faulty unit be returned within the warranty period, the respective replacement unit will be supplied (on a return basis).

Should you have any queries regarding this EOL, please contact your A&B sales representative.

EC3 replacing EC2

EC3 replacing EC2

As advised last year, the EC2 is no longer available for order and has been replaced with the Access Portal Application Controller.  The Access Portal Application Controller can seamlessly operate on both the IXP400 and Access Portal platforms, as the device will detect which system is operating on the server and respond accordingly.

However, please note for the Application Controller to operate seamlessly on the IXP400, the following is required:
•    Application Controller firmware: version 10.0 and above
•    IXP400 software: version 7.74 and above

Some benefits of the Application Controller include:
•    Quicker and easier Access Portal upgrade path
•    Uses standard 12V 7Ah battery.
•    Plastic variant (HCA910) has a smaller footprint and light-weight durable plastic housing
•    IPS variant (HCA930) can accommodate the door controller hardware in the same housing.
•    Both variants include a RS485 device port and Ethernet for server connectivity.

Should you have any queries regarding this product, please contact your A&B sales representative.

End Of Life for IXP220

End Of Life for IXP220

Please be advised we shall discontinue the manufacture and sale of the IXP220 controller hardware, launched almost a decade ago, and the product is now in End Of Life status.

The product is to be replaced by the Access Portal hardware, which is able to perform the same functions in the IXP220 system.

Affected products:
 

Repair services:
No repairs will be undertaken on the IXP220 units. Should a faulty unit be returned within the warranty period, Access Portal equipment will be supplied (on a return basis). 

Technical support:
The product change will have no impact on our free 24 hour technical support for customers. Full support will be available for both products.


Should you have any queries regarding this EOL, please contact your A&B sales representative.