Interface modules come in all shapes and sizes and offer a wide range of features. Synergis™ Softwire supports most of the common features found on the market.
- Yes
- Feature is offered by the interface module and is supported by Synergis™ Softwire.
- No
- Feature is offered by the interface module but is not supported by Synergis™ Softwire.
- Not applicable
- Feature is not offered by the interface module.
| Features | Supported |
|---|---|
| General characteristics | |
| Category of interface module | Electronic lock |
| Communication protocol | RS-485/IP1 |
| Encrypted communication | No/Yes2 |
| Online operation (connected to the Synergis™ unit) | |
| Standalone mode | Not applicable |
| Supervised mode | No |
| Dependent mode | Yes3 |
| Offline operation (no connection to the Synergis™ unit) | |
| Standalone mode | Not applicable |
| Degraded mode | No |
| Wireless operation | |
| Contact the Synergis™ unit on event | On read |
| Polling interval (v3 locks only) | Yes |
| Scheduled radio contact (Status report interval) | 1 - 60 min. |
| Battery checks | Yes |
| Power fail lock settings (Fail Safe/Fail Secure) | No |
| Scalability | |
| Maximum number of offline events | Not applicable |
| Maximum number of credentials (for autonomous decision making) | Not applicable |
| Maximum credential length (in bits) | 256 |
| Maximum number of interface modules per channel | 644 |
| Recommended maximum number of interface modules per Synergis™ unit | 64 |
1 Between the Synergis™ unit and the Aperio wireless communication hub. The AH30 hub communicates over RS-485; the AH40 hub communicates over IP.
2 Communication can be encrypted between the Aperio hub and the lock.
Communication between the Synergis™ and the AH30 hub is unencrypted. Communication with the AH40 hub uses TLS 1.2 encryption.
3 Aperio-enabled locks can hold five credentials that work offline.
4 If the unit is controlling multiple locks, spreading the hubs and locks evenly across all available RS-485 channels increases performance.
(AH30) Each channel supports up to eight hubs, and each hub supports up to eight Aperio devices, for a maximum of 64 Aperio devices per channel. One Synergis™ unit supports up to 32 AH30 hubs and 64 Aperio devices.
(AH40) Each hub controls up to 16 Aperio devices for a total of 64 Aperio devices per Synergis™ unit. One Synergis™ unit supports up to 64 AH40 hubs and 64 Aperio devices.