Access Control, Fire/Security Alarm, Perimeter Security Integration
ACFA intellect is a comprehensive solution for access control, fire/security alarms, and perimeter security systems using the intellect PSIM platform.
Access control, fire/security alarm, and perimeter security infrastructure can be connected to the ACFA Intellect platform, with data exchanged between these components and Intellect. Hardware health information and management options are accessed through the standard Intellect interface. Combined with the features of ACFA Intellect, these tools are suitable for an enormous range of missions related to access control and fire/security alarm systems. The Intellect platform allows creating a vast array of scripts involving any of the subsystems connected to it.
WHY ACFA INTELLECT
- Reliably protect facilities and intellectual property
- Prevent intrusions
- Monitor workplace time and attendance
- Reduce personnel costs by automating security tasks
- Increase security system functionality
- Improve store operations and boost profit
ACFA INTELLECT BENEFITS AND FEATURES
Configure if ... THEN relationships between subsystems (video surveillance, access control/fire and security alarms/perimeter security, facial recognition , license plate recognition)
Using macros, scripts, and the Virtual Access Server module, configure interactions between the video surveillance, access control/fire and security alarm/perimeter security, facial recognition, and license plate recognition subsystems.
Configuring and managing devices from Intellect
You can configure hardware devices (sensors, card readers, and so on) in the standard configuration manager, just like any other Intellect objects. A specialized module converts this information and sends it directly to the device using a low-level protocol or specialized software from the manufacturer. You can also set access policies from Intellect (for instance, for an ACS) without needing to use the standard software for the equipment.
Device management is also performed with the help of the built-in tools. For example, the Intellect map editor makes it possible to create a site map including locations of security system components, with sensors, readers, electronic locks, cameras, and more. A map can contain multiple layers (corre- sponding to floors of a building, for example). As a part of the operator interface, maps are convenient for tracking the status of components and managing them: click a component on the map to view a menu of actions, such as arm/disarm sensors and open/close electronic locks and turnstiles.
Broad hardware compatibility
ACFA Intellect supports a wide range of hardware for monitoring, access control, fire/security alarm, and perimeter security systems. Securely manage all equipment regardless of manufacturer via Intellect, whether from a control center or an unlimited number of remote workstations.
Monitoring hardware health using Intellect
Intellect displays information about the condition and status of passageways, doors, and sensors, as well as the number of people in a particular area and possible incidents.
ACCESS MANAGER MODULE
The Access manger module automates tasks related to movement of employees and visitors around a site
Use the Access Manager module to:
- Simplify creation/editing of users and access levels
- Modify user entries from client workstations
- Protect company property by restricting employee and visitor access, as well as movement of merchandise to and from facilities
- Safeguard intellectual property by creating and configuring access levels within the company, at both the individual and department levels
EVENT MANAGER MODULE
With the Event Manager module operators can visually monitor access points, granting r denying access based on camera imagery received in real time combined with card data stored in the intellect database
The Access Control subsystem reads a user’s access card.
Simultaneously, the operator is shown the photo and information of the card’s rightful owner from the database. The operator can compare the database picture and the camera picture before deciding whether to allow access.
The module allows selecting which data to display (name, position, department, card number, date/ time, etc.) and configuring the arrangement of these fields on screen, thanks to a convenient visual editor. Several windows with employee details are shown simultaneously, helping security staff to keep a close eye on comings and goings.
NEXT BRIDGE MODULE
The Next Bridge module sends event from the Intellect PSIM to the Axxon Next VMS
The events sent from the Intellect PSIM to the Axxon Next VMS include any events from the integrated ACS, FSA and PSS, BACnet, OPC, SNMP devices. Axxon Next processes the events into text information and then superimposes titles on video from the corresponding camera. The image with overlaid titles helps to enhance operator awareness.
UNIVERSAL INTEGRATION MODULES
Universal integration modules allow connecting OPC-, BACnet-, and SNMP-compliant devices, enabling creation of Clickasure-powered security systems that consolidate diverse components in a single software interface. The universal integration modules consolidate lighting, life support, access control, electrical, elevator, and other building systems in a single system and interface. These modules also bridge with other systems (including SCADA) for other complex reaction chains
OPC
The OPC integration module allows connecting all OPC-compliant devices of any brand to ACFA Intellect systems. Event and alarm information is shared between the OPC client and OPC server.
- The OPC module is compatible with any OPC device and can be installed on the same computer as the OPC server, or on any other network PC.
- The module can exchange data and get events via the Data Access and Alarms & Events standards.
- OPC Data Access (DA) is the most popular standard. Intended for real-time data exchange with controllers, management systems, and other hardware.
- OPC Alarms & Events (AE) informs of special events: emergencies, operator actions, advisory messages, and more.
BACNET
Any device with support for the BACnet netWork protocol is compatible with ACFA Intellect, thanks to the BACnet intergration
BACnet (Building Automation and Control Networks) is an open communication protocol for smart buildings and management of their systems. The BACnet protocol is supported by leading manufacturers of security and building automation systems, including Siemens, Honeywell, and others.
The BACnet integration module enables ACFA Intellect to “talk” with devices over the BACnet protocol, as well as manage them.
SNMP
The SNMP integration module allows getting events from devices over the SNMP protocol.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a standard Internet protocol for managing devices on TCP/UDP-based IP networks.
The purpose of the SNMP integration module is to exchange data and get events via the SNMP protocol using SNMPv1 traps.
TIME AND ATTENDANCE MODULE
The time and attendance modul enables tracking and scheduling of employee time, as well as allocating workspace for each employee and at the department level. Using access control information about employee movements, the module calculates how much time each person has worked as well as at the department level with account of overtime and excused leave.
Schedules and working areas
Employee worktime is calculated based on the working schedule specified in the system and specified working areas (regions). Each region is defined by doors, on both sides of which there are electronic card readers. Information from the card readers is entered in an event table. The table is used to calculate time worked.
Schedules supported:
- Weekly (five-day workweek)
- Shifts (one day on, two days off)
- Monthly (when all even-numbered days are working days, for example)
- Flex hours: employees must work a certain number of hours during a defined interval (8 hours between 8 AM and 10 PM, for example)
- Time and Attendance module capabilities:
- View the personnel structure of the company for each department and get information for each employee (structure is created in Intellect).
- Obtain information about time present for each employee, nighttime work, total time worked, and overtime.
- Encourage on-the-job conscientiousness: employees “clock in” by passing through Intellectmonitored access control readers.
Report generation
Data from the access control module is used to create reports, with the help of the Intellect Web Report System. The Time and Attendance module can support the following functions:
- Automate detection and reporting of employee absenteeism
- Generate, print, and edit time reporting forms
- Save reports as .doc, .xls, .txt, .bmp, .jpeg, .tiff and .gif
Get statistics at any time, for any reporting period, about the hours worked by an employee (taking into account night work, tardiness, work-related travel, vacations, absences, and sick leave).
