Software House
C•CURE access control with iSTAR G2 door controllers
Software House (Johnson Controls) is the enterprise access-control platform behind C•CURE 9000 / C•CURE IQ and the iSTAR G2 door-controller family. Swan CCTV designs, supplies and commissions C•CURE software with iSTAR Edge G2, Ultra G2 / Ultra G2 SE, IP-ACM v2 door modules, RM/OSDP boards and PSX managed power for Hong Kong offices, campuses, data centres and multi-site deployments.
C•CURE 9000 / C•CURE IQ
Enterprise security and event management software with browser-based C•CURE IQ client for on-prem and hybrid sites.
Best for: Enterprise / multi-site ACS
- Platform
- C•CURE 9000 with C•CURE IQ web client
- Deployment
- On-premises or hybrid
- Clients
- Administration workstation + C•CURE IQ browser client
- Controllers
- iSTAR Edge G2, Ultra G2, Ultra G2 SE, IP-ACM v2
C•CURE Cloud
Cloud and hybrid C•CURE licensing for organisations that want Software House ACS without only on-prem servers.
Best for: Hybrid / cloud-first sites
- Model
- C•CURE Cloud / hybrid subscription
- Controllers
- iSTAR G2 family over secure IP
- Client
- C•CURE IQ browser experience
- Use case
- Reduce on-site server footprint
iSTAR Edge G2
OSDP-verified cyber-hardened IP edge controller for up to eight readers and one million local cardholders.
Best for: Standalone edge / small floors
- Readers
- Up to 8
- Cardholders (local)
- Up to 1,000,000
- Communications
- OSDP Secure Channel; Ethernet IP
- Lock outputs
- Wet lock outputs (reduces extra PSUs)
iSTAR Ultra G2
Cyber-hardened network door controller for up to 32 readers — suited to new wired or wireless enterprise installs.
Best for: New large / multi-door sites
- Readers
- Up to 32
- Cardholders (local)
- Up to 1,000,000
- Network
- Dual GigE; IPv6; DHCP; 802.1X; optional PoE+
- Reader security
- OSDP Secure Channel; embedded PIV / FICAM path
iSTAR Ultra G2 SE
Space-saving Ultra G2 variant for retrofits and upgrades where enclosure space is limited.
Best for: Retrofits / tight risers
- Readers
- Up to 32 (Ultra G2 family)
- Form factor
- SE compact enclosure for upgrades
- Reader security
- OSDP Secure Channel; PIV authentication path
- Cardholders (local)
- Up to 1,000,000
IP-ACM v2
OSDP Ethernet door module at the door — one door / two readers over IP to iSTAR with AES-256.
Best for: IP-to-the-door installs
- Doors / readers
- 1 door; up to 2 readers
- Link to panel
- Ethernet to iSTAR Ultra GCM / Ultra SE / Ultra LT
- Encryption
- AES-256; TLS 1.2; 802.1X
- Reader protocol
- OSDP
RM / OSDP Boards
Distributed RM or OSDP door boards — extend reader control up to about 1,200 m from the iSTAR panel.
Best for: Distributed multi-door floors
- Protocols
- Software House RM or OSDP Secure Channel
- Distance
- Up to ~4,000 ft / 1,200 m from controller
- Packaging
- Board-only or enclosure with LifeSafety Power options
- Mounting
- Wall or rack panel enclosures
PSX Power Supply
Network-managed PSX / LifeSafety Power solutions for clean iSTAR lock and controller power with C•CURE visibility.
Best for: Reliable lock & panel power
- Role
- AC / DC / PoE rack or wall power for ACS
- Monitoring
- Native C•CURE 9000 visibility of PSU & battery
- Enclosures
- Wall and rack options; integrated LifeSafety Power
- Benefit
- Instant notification of power / battery issues
Software House controller comparison
Quick side-by-side view to help choose the right model family for your site.
| Spec | Edge G2 | Ultra G2 | Ultra G2 SE | IP-ACM v2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readers | Up to 8 | Up to 32 | Up to 32 | 2 (1 door) |
| Best for | Edge / small floor | New large install | Retrofit / tight space | IP at the door |
| Local cardholders | Up to 1M | Up to 1M | Up to 1M | Via host iSTAR |
| Reader security | OSDP Secure Channel | OSDP + PIV path | OSDP + PIV path | OSDP |