Features to Consider

We offer a number of systems, each with its own unique feature set designed to meet the needs of different end-users. A clearer understanding of available features helps to make the best equipment and software selections for your particular application. The list below includes the names of Features, a brief description, and a link to more information.

Feature
Description
Feature
Description
Doors How many doors do you need for your application? Take a look at a system comparison.   Integrating with Intrusion System   Add intelligence to the system by integrating Access control with intrusion detection systems. Trigger automated cameras and monitor system status from a central monitoring station.  
Users   How many users will use your application? How many user classifications do you need for grouping users? Take a look at a system comparison.  Integration with Video System   The system integrates well with Video systems. Activate cameras to view forced doors, access granted and denied.  
History Events Recording history allows operators to review events and trends.   Integration With Emergency Alarms   Lock or unlock doors when users initiate emergency alarms.  
Schedules   Schedules allow you to allow access, lock and unlock doors, and updates sites and backup databases.   Parallel Printer Output   Allows for the connection of a parallel printer for logging system events and generating printed reports.  
Alarm Inputs Receive alarm triggers from remote devices like relays, door sensors, panic buttons, and other detection devices.   Interactive building maps   Import a map of the site. Locate interactive icons representing doors, alarms, and other items. 
Relay Outputs Use for controlling remote devices or triggering alarm inputs on an intrusion system.  Alarm Monitoring Reporting events locally and to remote monitoring stations speeds reaction time to respond. 
Network Connection Use a network connected PC to connect controllers and report alarms across a network.  Administration & Enrollment   Add users from user processing station 
Serial Ports   Connect to external devices and systems to receive and transmit data.  Emergency Lockdown Lock down the facility and all doors after an emergency button. 
Unlock Doors with a schedule   Unlock public access doors according to a schedule.  Disarm First. Remain locked while armed Keep public entrances locked until supervisors or staff members arrive. 
Propped Door Alarms   Call attention to doors that have been propped open.