Inception 6.0.0 bring introduces support for the Intelligent LAN Access Module (ILAM), which includes support for offline functionality as well as integration with Aperio wireless doors. Additionally, support has been added for the inversion of the active and tamper states on hardware inputs.
ILAM (Intelligent LAN Access Module) Support
The Inception system now supports Inner Range’s Intelligent LAN Access Module (ILAM). The ILAM is a 2-door access control module, which is expandable up to 8 doors with 2-door UniBus expanders. Up to 8 Wiegand readers, or 16 SIFER or OSDP readers can be connected to the module.
The ILAM includes an offline operation mode, allowing for limited access control functionality in the event the ILAM loses connection to the Inception system. When the ILAM’s status is offline on the Inception, the ILAM will continue to process access requests to its connected doors, allowing/denying entry into the doors, and keeping a record of these events. When connection is regained, these access events will be synchronised back to the Inception system as review events, and the Inception will begin synchronisation of its database with the ILAM’s offline database
Wireless Door Support – Assa Abloy Aperio
Alongside the release of the ILAM, the Inception system now includes a powerful bi-directional interface to the Assa Abloy Aperio wireless locking system, using the ILAM’s Reader RS-485 port. This interface provides the full capability of standard hardwired doors to Aperio wireless doors. With no need to wire directly down to the door when using Aperio wireless locks, installation costs are dramatically reduced. In addition, a large range of door furniture options are available within the Aperio range to appeal to end-users and architects alike. The Inception system manages Aperio wireless doors in the same way as a traditional wired door, allowing configuration of the wireless doors through the standard hardware wizard. The similar configuration and interaction as hardwired doors mean that there are no additional special training or programming requirements.
Swap Input Active and Tamper Status
Hardware inputs can now be optionally set to have their active and tamper states swapped. This option is intended for sites where most inputs follow the standard EOL logic, however some sensors (fire sensors, etc.) behave differently and require that their alarm and tamper state are flipped.
Storage Blocks Stuck in Secure Pending
An issue has been fixed where Storage Blocks could potentially not move from “Some Units Secure Pending” to “All Units Secure” when its monitored unit that was in the “Secure Pending” state is marked as “Vacant”.
SLAM Offline REX/REN Required Powercycle
SLAM offline REX/REN configuration will now be applied instantly, rather than after the module has been initialized again on the Inception LAN
As well as these much desired features several Cyber Security Updates have also been included in the release of Inception 6.0, which for security and safety reasons will not be mentioned.
For a full list of details refer to the Release Notes and Data Sheet for Inception 6.0.
