12 en | Introduction Access Modular Controller 22020-01 | V02 | Installation manual Bosch Security Systems B.V.Notice!If an external power supply is used, this should also guarantee an uninterruptable powersupply (UPS). Example: Bosch power supply APS-PSU-60 (F.01U.282.970).3.4 System OverviewThe Access Controller AMC2-4R4 is connected between the management host system anddifferent peripheral devices. By default, a management host system is connected usingEthernet. A management host connection using RS-485 or RS-232 is also possible.Corresponding to the available interfaces, one AMC2 can be connected to each COM portusing RS-232 mode. In RS-485 mode, up to eight access controllers can be combined on oneparty line.Figure 3.7: System overview1 = Host2 = AMC2-4R43 = Card reader (1 - 8)4 = Communication and power supply5 = EthernetSystem configurations for Access Control applications.– The minimum configuration consists of:– one PC with system software,– one AMC2 controller,– one AMC power supply,– one AMC enclosure.– The maximum configuration depends on the system software,Using RS-485 reader interfaces, up to eight peripheral devices can be connected to eachAMC2. The four reader interfaces are divided into two buses. Interface 1 and 2 are on one bus,and interfaces 3 and 4 are on the other bus. With this arrangement, you can connect allreaders to one interface.The extension interface supports up to three additional I/O boards (AMC2-8IOE, AMC2-16IE,or AMC2-16IOE). All extension boards are controlled by the AMC2 and are freely combinable.