KEYSCAN CA8500 CA8500 - 8 Reader Access Control Panel

The KEYSCAN CA8500 access control panel supports up to 8 readers, reducing cost per door in multi-door systems. It belongs to a family of access control units available in 1, 2, 4, 8 reader configurations, and elevator floor panels, allowing flexible system design.

Featuring a network appliance architecture, the CA8500 is compatible with Wiegand protocol readers. Dual multi-threaded processors maintain full panel operation during system downloads. Communication options include TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Internet, and RS485.

The panel kit includes 1 CA8500B PC109X main board, 2 OCB8 (PC110X) relay boards, a DPS-15 power supply, and a black metal enclosure. It requires two 16 V AC 37 or 40 VA transformers plus one 12 V 7Ah battery. The system stores up to 32,000 cards and supports 8 card readers or keypads with 8 auxiliary outputs and 16 auxiliary inputs.