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ProdataKey Controllers Expand Flexibility

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January 17, 2022

The PDK Red 8 and PDK Red Max are all-in-one multi-controller and power supply enclosures designed to streamline ordering and installation of access control hardware in midsize to large-scale commercial projects. The Red 8 features a 10-amp power supply and two PDK Red 4 boards capable of supporting a total of eight doors. The Red Max features two 10-amp power supplies and comes with two Red 4 expander boards which can be placed in any of the six mounting positions within the enclosure. The Red Max’s remaining positions can be filled with additional one-, two-, or four-port Red expander boards as desired, supporting up to 24 doors total. The Red 8 and Red Max simplify installation by reducing the length and complexity of cabling required to support expansive access control networks. Large numbers of doors can be pulled to a single location. Their integrated power supplies provide exceptional battery backup capability. In case of an AC failure, the units instantaneously switch to battery power. Once AC power resumes, the stand-by battery fully recharges. PDK’s other two controller additions, the Red Gate and Red Pedestal, bring Red-level security to outdoor areas like parking lots, garages, gated entrances, athletic fields, and loading docks. Each are available in two versions, offering a choice of Wimac wireless or Ethernet connectivity. The Wimac versions feature AES 128 encrypted transmission, one-mile line of sight, and a 450-ft. average communication distance. The Ethernet versions can be converted to support PoE++ through the use of a plug-and-play add-on module that is sold separately. 

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