Compass Hardware


The Intelligent Reader Module (IRM) serves as the door controller for Compass 6e integrated security management and access control systems. The IRM can also be configured for credential or biometric control of elevators, lighting and HVAC, as well as arming/disarming zones based upon card activity.
All Intelligent Modules (IMs) use advanced circuit board design, a high speed RabbitTM processor, and surface mount component technology. Compass hardware is unlike any other in the security industry. Using combinations of only three modules - IRM (Reader Control), IIM (Input Monitoring) and IOM (Output Activation) - you can achieve nearly limitless capability in an extremely small footprint.
Compass systems can accommodate a single entry or campus-wide enterprise application and everything in between. Systems can be easily and economically expanded as requirements change or grow.
MAIN FEATURES
A variety of communication options are available through the use of plug-on daughterboard communication adapters. Adapters are available to support TCP/IP, RS-485, RS-232 and dial-up topologies. Any combination of these techniques may be used in a single system, reducing overall sytem cost and significantly expanding system capability.
- 2 definable reader ports
- 8 multi-state inputs configurable for 2, 3 or 4-state supervision
- 4 multi-pupose outputs
- Full distributed processing
- TCP/IP, RS-485 (full duplex), RS-232 (two-door package only) or dial-up communication
- Up to 32 IMs (any combination IRM, IIM, IOM) may be multi-dropped on a single comm line or TCP/IP LAN connection
- Supports industry standard reader types and technologies including Wiegand, card and/or PIN, proximity, biometric, SmartCard, magnetic stripe, barcode, etc.
- Supports up to 29 different card formats (up to 64 bits) and the proprietary Compass 29-bit card format
- On-board memory supports up to 26,344 unique IDs
- On-board replaceable lithium battery maintains critical memory for up to two months if all power is lost
- Extensive transient protection for enhanced reliability
- Flash memory for rapid firmware updates
- Watchdog timer
- Auto-detect and Auto-configure
- Auto-device assignment
- Auto-downloads
- UL 294, 1076 & CAN/CSA certified
To view the full Compass IRM Data Sheet click here.
Compass Hardware - IOM


The Intelligent Output Module (IOM) provides high density, fully programmable relay outputs for control of a variety of operations such as HVAC, lighting, locks and gates. The IOM interfaces with a wide range of other security and non-security related systems. Outputs can be activated or de-activated based upon the change of input status, time control function, or an operator command.
All Intelligent Moducles (IMs) use advanced circuit board design, a high speed RabbitTM processor, and surface mount component technology. Compass hardware is unlike any other in the security industry.
Using combinations of only three modules - IRM (Reader Control), IIM (Input Monitoring) and IOM (Output Activation) - you can achieve nearly limitless capability in an extremely small footprint.
Compass systems can accommodate a single entry or campus-wide enterprise application and everything in between. Systems can be easily and economically expanded as requirements change or grow.
MAIN FEATURES
A variety of communication options are available through the use of plug-on daughterboard communication adapters. Adapters are available to support TCP/IP, RS-485, RS-232 and dial-up topologies. Any combination of these techniquest may be used in a signle system reducing overall system cost and significantly expanding system capability.
- 16 multi-state inputs configurable for 2- 3- or 4-state supervision
- 4 multi-purpose outputs
- Full distributed processing
- TCP/IP, RS-485 (full duplex), RS-232 or dial-up communication
- Up to 32 IMs (any combination IRM, IIM, or IOM) may be multi-dropped on a single comm line or TCP/IP LAN connection
- On-board replaceable lithium battery maintains critical memory for up to two months if all power is lost
- Extensive transient protection for enhanced reliability
- Flash memory for rapid firmware upgrades
- Watchdog timer
- Auto-detect and Auto-configure
- Auto-device assignment
- Auto-downloads
- UL 294, 1075 and CAN/CSA certified
To view the full Compass IOM Data Sheet click here.
Compass Hardware - IIM


The Intelligent Input Module (IIM) provides high density, configurable inputs for monitoring a host of sensors and systems including door contacts, motion detectors, glass break sensors devices, temperature alarms, fire alarm panels and any other unit that needs to be supervised and have their real-time status displayed.
All Intelligent Modules (IMs) use advanced circuit board design, a high speed RabbitTM processor, and surface mount component technology. Compass hardware is unlike any other in the security industry.
Using combinations of only three modules - IRM (Reader Control), IIM (Input Monitoring) and IOM (Output Activation) - you can achieve nearly limitless capability in an extremely small footprint.
Compass systems can accommodate a single entry or campus-wide enterprise application and everything in between. Systems can be easily and economically expanded as requirements change or grow.
MAIN FEATURES
A variety of communication options are available through the use of plug-on daughterboard communication adapters. Adapters are available to support TCP/IP, RS-485, RS-232 and dial-up topologies. Any combination of these techniques may be used in a single system reducing overall system cost and significantly expanding system capability.
- 16 multi-state inputs configurable for 2- 3- or 4-state supervision
- 4 multi-purpose outputs
- Full distributed processing
- TCP/IP, RS-485 (full duplex), RS-232 or dial-up communication
- Up to 32 IMs (any combination IRM, IIM, IOM) may be multi-dropped on a single comm line or TCP/IP LAN connection
- On-board replaceable lithium battery maintains critical memory for up to two months if all power is lost
- Extensive transient protection for enhanced reliability
- Flash memory for rapid firmware upgrades
- Wathdog timer
- Auto-detect and Auto-configure
- Auto-device assignment
- Auto-downloads
- UL 294, 1076 and CAN/CSA certified
To view the full Compass IIM Data Sheet click here.
Compass Hardware - RCO

The Reader Controlled Output (RCO) Kit is used for elevator floor control, and a variety of other facility controls based upon cardholder privileges. The Kit is a packaged combination of one IRM (inputs, outputs disabled), one IOM, one RS-485 sub-communication daughterboard and one RS-485 control daughterboard.
Each RCO Kit provides control for sixteen floors, divided as needed, per two elevator cabs. Up to six additional output modules (IOM) can be added to a kit for elevator control up to 112 floors, divided as needed, per 2 cabs. The RCO Kit can also be used to interface with other systems such as HVAC and lighting control.
All Intelligent Modules (IM) use advanced circuit board design, a high speed RabbitTM processor, and surface mount component technology.
MAIN FEATURES
- 2 definable reader ports
- 16 reader controlled outputs
- Full distributed processing
- RS-485 (full duplex) communication
- Elevator control for 16-112 floors, divided as needed, per two cabs
- Up to 3 RCO Kits may be multi-dropped on a single communication line
- Supports industry standard reader types and technologies including Wiegand, card and/or PIN, proximity, biometric, SmartCard, mag stripe, barcode, etc.
- Supports up to 29 different card formats (up to 64 bits) and the proprietary Compass 29-bit card format
- On-board memory supports up to 26,344 unique IDs
- On-board replaceable lithium battery maintains critical memory for up to two months if all power is lost
- Extensive transient protection for enhanced reliability
- Flash memory for rapid firmware upgrades
- Watchdog timer
- Auto-detect and Auto-configure
- Auto-device assignment
- Auto-downloads
- UL 294, 1076 and CAN/CSA certified
To view the full Compass RCO Data Sheet click here.
Contact the Compass Support Group
VUANCE, Inc.
15 E. Uwchlan Avenue, Suite 408
Exton, PA 19341
Ph: 610.363.9250
Fx: 414.755.7577
Email: info@vuance.com
