The Protege System is an advanced technology security system designed to provide integration with building automation, apartment complex control and HVAC in one flexible package. Communication is over a proprietary high speed protocol across an encrypted local area network and AES Encrypted Proprietary RS-485 module network. Using modular-based hardware design, system installers have the flexibility to accommodate any installation whether it's small, large, residential or commercial. The PRT-RDI2-PCB Protege Intelligent Reader Expander extends the number of card reader inputs on the system by 2, the number of zone inputs by 8 (4 zones used for door monitoring and control and up to 8 can be used for extended functionality), and the number of PGM outputs by 8 (includes 2 monitored lock control outputs). Flexible module network architecture allows large numbers of modules to be connected to the RS-485 Module Network. Up to 250 modules can be connected to the Protege System in any combination to the network up to a distance of 900M (3000ft). Communication beyond this distance requires the use of a RS-485 Network Extender or the Slave Communications Port on a PRT-RDI2-PCB Protege Intelligent Reader Expander.
