17. Access Control Panels and Networks
Chapter objectives
1. Get to Know the Basics in the Chapter Overview
2. Learn about Panel Components
3. Learn about Panel Functions
4. Learn about Panel Form Factors
5. Learn about Typical Panel Locations
6. Understand Local and Network Cabling
7. Understand Redundancy and Reliability Factors
8. Answer Questions about Access Control Panels and Networks
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Access Control Panels perform the heavy lifting in Alarm/Access Control Systems. Every single function that Access Control Systems perform in the real world occurs first in the “mind” of an Access Control Panel.
All Access Control Panels share certain attributes and components. Alarm Input and Output Control Components may be internal or external to ...

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