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WHAT IS

Evolution Access Controller

An enterprise door access controller that has the ability to manage up to four doors and connect building security infrastructure—including gates, turnstiles, and barriers—through Touchstar’s Evolution access control software.

WHO IS IT FOR

Enterprise Access Control for Single and Multi-Site Organisations

The Evolution Access Controller is designed for organisations managing single or multi-site estates where scalable, reliable access control is required. It is suited to environments where security demands are increasing and access control infrastructure needs to expand without adding unnecessary hardware complexity.

Touchstar Evolution Door Controller

Core Capabilities

Managed through Evolution

The Evolution Access Controller is fully managed throughEvolution,Touchstar’s Access Control Software.

Streamlined Multi-Door Control: Touchstar access controllers manage up to four doors from a single unit, delivering a cost-effective, centralised deployment that drastically reduces hardware footprint and cabling costs. The system also integrates seamlessly with external hardware, including infrared sensors, automated gates, turnstiles, and vehicle barriers.

Seamless Network Integration & High-Capacity Credentials

The system integrates seamlessly into existing Touchstar Evolution software, allowing all connected hardware to be managed from a single platform across one or multiple sites. From this central interface, administrators can configure users, assign permissions, and monitor real-time access activity. This high-capacity, secure architecture pairs advanced multi-credential tracking with robust network connectivity to ensure seamless site administration and perimeter safety.

Network Connectivity: Built with 10/100/1000 Base Ethernet TCP/IP connectivity alongside optional dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi.

On Site Diagnostics: Built in Bluetooth for local engineering diagnostics.

High Capacity Credentials: Supports over 100,000 card credentials with full PIN authentication.

Reader Compatibility: Compatible with Proximity, HID iClass, MIFARE DESFire, magnetic stripe and barcode credentials.

Physical Tamper Protection: Features dual tamper detection using both an enclosure switch and optical sensor.

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UK Advantage

Proudly Made in Britain

The Touchstar Evolution Access Controller carries the official Made in Britain trademark, confirming its UK design and manufacture.

This accreditation reflects recognised standards of quality, engineering and reliability while supporting British manufacturing.

Made In Britain

Discuss your access control requirements with our technical team.

We’ll help you configure the Evolution Access Controller for your existing or new system.

Specification

Temperature Range

0 – 40oC

COMMUNICATION:

10/100/1000 base
Ethernet TCP/IP.
Optional: 2.4GHz or 5GHz WiFi.
Optional: Bluetooth for diagnostic purposes.

OPERATING POWER REQUIREMENT:

IP 100-240V AC 3.0/1.5A Max.
OP PSU 13.8VDC 7.5A 103W.
IP PCB 10-15VDC 7.5A Max.
OP PCB +5VDC selection 3A Total.
OP PCB +10-15VDC selection 7A Total.
OP PCB current limited.

MAXIMUM CARDS:

Evolution V3 door controller hardware, all card ID lengths of 10 with PIN > 100,000.

CARD TYPES:

Proximity including but not limited to; HID including iClass, Mifare including DESFire. Magnetic strip and BarCode.
Custom decodes possible on request.

READERS / DOORS:

2 x Reader inputs / Door controls in dual mode.
4 x Reader inputs / Door controls in quad mode.
Current limited voltage supplies selectable +5V or 10-15V for every 2 inputs/outputs.
Reader interface supports Wiegand, Clock/Data, Wand Barcode as well as PIN pad support.

INPUTS:

8 x optically isolated @ < 20mA,
Extra input expansion possible on request.

OUTPUTS:

8 x semiconductor 30V 500mA,
Extra output expansion possible on request.

CONTROL:

4 x volt-free relay 2A @ 30V.

TAMPER DETECTION:

Case removal switch and optical sensor