The Armatura AHSC-1000 is a powerful primary IP-based controller designed to manage access points, elevators, and biometric credentials across enterprise-grade security environments. It delivers high scalability, advanced encryption, and peer-to-peer communication with or without a server.
The AHSC-1000 serves as the core controller for all Armatura Horizon door units, designed for scalable, intelligent security systems. Ideal for projects requiring high-capacity authentication, network redundancy, and enterprise integration.
| Primary Power | PoE 802.3at / 12-24 Vdc +/-20%, 550 mA maximum (reader current not included) |
|---|---|
| Primary Host Communication | Ethernet: 100Base-TX 256bit AES* symmetric encryption for Controller to Server and Inter-Controller communications |
| Secondary Host Communication | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Third Host Communication | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11ac 5GHz, or 2.4GHz/5GHz IEEE 802.11n 256bit AES* symmetric encryption for Controller to Server and Inter-Controller communications |
| Ethernet network connection | Port 1: Ethernet: 100Base-TX Port 2: Ethernet: 100Base-TX (Configurable for Port Failover) |
| RS-485 connection | Port 1: Armatura RS-485 / OSDP V2.2 Port 2: Armatura RS-485 / OSDP V2.2 Port 3: Armatura RS-485 / OSDP V2.2 (Configurable for Port Redundancy dedicated on port 2 & 3) |
| Number of Ports | 2*TCP/IP (IPv4 & IPv6) 3*RS-485 2*Wiegand 1*RS-232 |
| Inputs | 4 states supervision, resistor values (5% tolerance), Normally open contact: use 1.2k, 2.2k. 4.7k or 10k Normally closed contact: use 1.2k, 2.2k. 4.7k or 10k Dedicated Panel Tamper IO Input* Dedicated Microchip Control Fire Alarm IO Input & REX Input for catastrophic situation |
| Outputs | 1 relay, 1* Form-C with dry contacts |
| Normally Open Contact Rating | 5A @ 30Vdc resistive |
| Normally Closed Contact Rating | 5A @ 30Vdc resistive |
| On-Board Monitor | Dual Firmware Support, Access Control Mode (Standard) & Elevator Control Mode (Optional, Require Extra License for Activation) |
| On-Board Webserver | WebSever for System Configuration and Management Dashboard for Controller Status Monitoring, Device Firmware Swapping (Access Control Mode / Elevator Control Mode), Device Connection Status Monitoring & Configuration, Performance Status, Sever Primary Controller Setting, Network Status Monitoring & Setting, IP Access Filter, SSL / TLS Certificates Setting, Access Log Export, Controller Reset, Debug Status Monitoring, Operation Log Monitoring, User Management, Date & Time Setting, Daylight Saving Time Setting, NTP Sever Setting, General Status, Controller Information |
| RFID Card Capacity | As a Main-Controller: 800,000 (Storage) As a Door Unit: 400,000 (1:N) / 800,000 (1:1) |
| Maximum RFID Card Number Length | Supported up to 256-bits card number length |
| Mobile Credential Capacity | 400,000 (1:N) (Bluetooth) 400,000 (1:N) (NFC) 400,000 (1:N) (Dynamic QR Code) |
| Fingerprint Capacity | As a Primary Controller: 100,000 (Storage) As a Door Unit: 50,000 (1:N) / 100,000 (1:1) |
| Face Capacity | As a Primary Controller: 100,000 (Storage) As a Door Unit: 5,000 (1:N) / 100,000 (1:1) |
| Palm Capacity | As a Primary Controller: 5,000 (Storage) As a Door Unit: 3,000 (1:N) / 5,000 (1:1) |
| Transaction Buffer | 5,000,000 Events |
| Access Level | 100,000 Levels |
| On-Board Access Point Control | 1 access point on board |
| On-Board Reader Support | 2 (OSDP over RS-485) or 2 (Wiegand) with on-board IO |
| Maximum Access Points | 129 (with 32pcs AHDU-1460 modules through TCP/IP connection) 97 (with 24pcs AHDU-1460 modules through Armatura RS-485 over RS-485 connection) |
| Maximum Readers | 258 (with 32pcs AHDU-1460 modules through TCP/IP connection) 194 (with 24pcs AHDU-1460 modules through Armatura RS-485 over RS-485 connection) |
| Maximum Inputs | 12,801 (with AHSC-1000 on board IO and 32pcs AHDU-1460 modules through TCP/IP connection + 792pcs AHEB-1602 IO Expansion Board through OSDP over RS-485 connection) |
| Maximum Outputs | 12,801 (with AHSC-1000 on board IO and 32pcs AHDU-1460 modules through TCP/IP connection + 792pcs AHEB-1602 IO Expansion Board through OSDP over RS-485 connection) |
| Maximum IO Board (Access Control Mode) | 792pcs ( 24pcs direct connection through Armatura RS-485connection + 768 pcs through AHDU-1460 module through TCP/IP connection) |
| Maximum IO Board (Elevator Control Mode) | 8pcs*AHEB-1616 (direct connection through Armatura RS-485 connection) for Max.128 floors Management 16pcs*AHEB-0808 (direct connection through Armatura RS-485 connection) for Max.128 floors Management 24pcs*AHEB-1602(direct connection through Armatura RS-485 connection) for Max.48 floors Management |
| Maximum DU Modules | 32pcs (1*TCP/IP communication with AES-256 & TLS1.2 end to end secure channel) 24pcs (Armatura RS-485 communication with AES-256 end to end secure channel) |
AHSC-1000-IP-based-core-controller-AE-specifications-Version-1.2-_20240819.pdf
Armatura-Access-Hardware-Functions-Selection-Guide-20240711.pdf
Armatura-CONNECT-User-Manual-EN-v1.3-20221031.pdf
Armatura-ID-User-Manual-EN-v1.3.pdf
Armatura-Elevator-Control-System-QSG-V1.0.0-20241212.pdf
Armatura-Horizon-Series-Access-Controller-QSG-V1.0.0-20230810.pdf
ARMATURA_Armatura-Horizon-Controller-UM_EN-v2.6_20241130.pdf
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