Inception Controller

Overview

The Inception Controller is a web-powered security system that integrates Intruder Detection, Access Control, and Automation into a single, easy-to-use solution. It features a built-in web interface for “Zero-Software” management.

Key Specifications

• User Capacity: 10,000.
• Event Log: 250,000 events.
• Doors: 4 on-board (expandable to 128 via LAN).
• Areas: 96.
• Connectivity: Built-in Ethernet, optional Wi-Fi (via USB adapter), and SkyTunnel support.

Supported Platforms

• Inception (Standalone)

Physical I/O

• Inputs: 8 Universal Zone Inputs (expandable to 1024).
• Outputs: 4 Universal Relay Outputs (expandable to 1024; 5A 30V DC/AC rating).
• Readers: 1 RS485 LAN OSDP Reader bus (supports up to 8 SIFER/OSDP readers directly).
• Expansion: UniBus port for local I/O; RS485 LAN port for remote modules.

Power Requirements

• Recommended Input: 18V to 24V DC 2.5A (via DC IN).
• Alternate Input: 12.8V-14V DC 2.8A (via BATT connection).
• Battery: Supports 12V SLA (7AH to 18AH).
• Idle Current:
  • DC IN (24V): 60mA (85mA with Ethernet).
  • BATT (12V): 110mA (150mA with Ethernet).
• Relay Current: 25mA per active relay (33mA when powered from BATT).
• Battery Charger: 13.75V DC, up to 500mA charging current.
• Low Battery Alarm: 11.0V DC.
• Deep Discharge Protection: Activates at 10.4V, restores at 12.5V.
• Typical Backup (Ethernet + 1 LCD Terminal + 200mA load): 16 hrs (7AH) / 40 hrs (18AH).
• Typical Recharge: 18 hrs (7AH) / 42 hrs (18AH).
• Battery Input Fuse: 7A, non-replaceable.

Compatible Firmware

• All-in-one system; check [System > Service] for current firmware updates.

Board Layout

Terminal Pinouts

Power (T1 & P1)

Block	Label	Function	Connection Notes
P1	DC IN	Power Input (+)	18-24V DC / 2.5A.
P1	DC IN	Power Input (-)	Reference Ground.
T1	BATT+	Battery Pos	Red lead to 12V SLA Battery.
T1	BATT-	Battery Neg	Black lead to 12V SLA Battery.

RS485 LAN (T2)

Terminal	Label	Function	Connection Notes
T2.1	+12V	LAN Power (+)	Power for LAN Expanders (1A Limit).
T2.2	0V	LAN Power (-)	Reference Ground.
T2.3	A	RS485 LAN A	Data A.
T2.4	B	RS485 LAN B	Data B.

Relays 1-4 (T5 - T8)

Block	Label	Function	Connection Notes
T5-T8	LCK1-4	Relay Output	Switched Output (5A @ 30V DC/AC).
T5-T8	C1-4	Relay Common	Common terminal for Relay 1-4.

Universal Inputs (T11 & T12)

Block	Label	Function	Connection Notes
T11	Z1-Z4, 0V	Inputs 1-4	4 Configurable Inputs + Common 0V.
T12	Z5-Z8, 0V	Inputs 5-8	4 Configurable Inputs + Common 0V.
Note	EOL	End-of-Line	Standard: 2k2 Series / 2k2 Parallel.

Device Power (T15)

Terminal	Label	Function	Connection Notes
T15.1	VOUT	12V DC Out (+)	Supply for Detectors/Readers (1A Limit).
T15.2	0V	12V DC Out (-)	Reference Ground.

Wiring Diagrams

Door Lock Wiring (Inception Relay 1)

graph LR
    subgraph "Inception Controller"
        INC_C1[C1]
        INC_L1[LCK1]
        INC_VOUT[VOUT]
        INC_GND[0V]
    end

    subgraph "Lock"
        LOCK[Electric Strike]
        DIODE{{1N4004 Diode}}
    end

    %% Wiring
    INC_VOUT ==> INC_C1
    INC_C1 ==> INC_L1
    INC_L1 ==> LOCK
    LOCK --- DIODE
    LOCK ==> INC_GND

Related Pages

• Controller Comparison Table