Vicon SMS IP-Based Access Control for Integration with

Vicon SMS IP-Based Access Control for Integration with Vicon. Net® Digital Video Management

What is Vicon SMS? § Vicon SMS is a third-generation, best-of-breed IP-based security management solution designed for integration with the Vicon. Net digital video management system. § Vicon. Net video, corresponding to logged access control events, may be viewed and retrieved through the Vicon SMS interface.

Why Vicon SMS? § User-friendly Vicon. Net SMS software runs exclusively on a combination of network edge appliances and devices that require no PC-based server. § The browser-based interface allows control of the system from any browser-enabled PC with access to the network. § Vicon SMS is suitable for any size installation, from small to enterprise scale. Systems may be easily expanded and upgraded as needed.

Two Leading Solutions Working Together The industry’s most powerful, complete integrated security solution

What Does 3 rd Generation Mean? 3 rd Generation – 2004 & beyond Network edge appliances, edge devices, zero footprint software, no PC based server required – Vicon SMS! 2 nd Generation - 1990 s Windows-based PCs, client/server environment, typical of most current product offerings (Lenel, GE, Honeywell, etc. ) 1 st Generation - 1980 s Host based systems using VAX or Unix and “dumb” video terminals.

Any Browser from Any Computer from Anywhere • may require VPN software to access SMS through corporate firewall • see manual for browser compatibility variables

Let’s look at the components…

SMS Controller Options The Controller is the “Brain” of the system. Each network system requires one controller. The Controller provides the following functions: • Web Server • Database Storage • Application Logic Enterprise Ultra Network • Supports up to 64 readers • Controller “card” fits within wall mount or rack mount enclosure Enterprise • Supports up to 3584 readers • Free-standing 2 RU unit with disk drive and RAID • Supports up to 896 readers • Free-standing 1 RU unit with disk drive Software and database reside within the controller. There is absolutely NO PC-based software needed to operate the system.

SMS Network Controller Capacities § 64 Card Readers § 32 Nodes (Net Box Nodes and/or Micro Nodes) § Up to 10 Simultaneous Users Technical § Form Factor – Fits within an aluminum wallmount or 4 RU rackmount enclosure § The same enclosure can also serve as a node, connecting to card readers, etc… § Processor – Intel IXP 425 § Operating System - Linux § RAM Memory – 128 MB § Flash ROM Memory – 48 MB § Compact Flash Memory – 2 GB Std, 8 GB Max

SMS Enterprise Controller Capacities § 896 Card Readers § 64 Nodes (Net Box Nodes and/or Micro Nodes) § 35 Simultaneous Users Technical § Form Factor – 1 U Rack Mount § Processor – Pentium § Operating System – BSD Unix § RAM Memory – 1 GB § Hard Drive Data Storage – 80 GB

SMS Enterprise Ultra Controller Capacities § 3, 584 Card Readers § 256 Nodes (Net. Box Nodes and/or Micro. Nodes) § 35 Simultaneous Users Technical § Form Factor – 2 U Rack Mount § Processor – 1 GHz Celeron § Operating System – BSD Unix § RAM Memory – 2 GB § Hard Drive Data Storage – (2) 80 GB, Raid 1 Configuration

Node Options • Nodes are edge devices that connect card readers, temperature gauges and other physical security hardware to the network. • Nodes store data related to local access control events and relay the data to the Controller. • Networks are comprised of one Controller and any number of nodes. • Nodes are configured with application cards. Different types of cards allows the node to interface with different types of access control hardware. “Reader” cards are the most common.

Inside a Node… Rack Mount Lightweight aluminum enclosure features: • status LED • 12 VDC power supply, 12 • Fits standard 19” rack, 4 RU high • slots for up to 7 application cards Wall Mount Lightweight aluminum enclosure features: • key lock • status LED • tamper switch • 12 VDC power supply • slots for up to 7 application cards NOTE: Both of these models may be configured to serve as a Node or as a combination Controller/Node. Remember, one Controller must reside on each SMS network.

Application Cards • Vicon SMS offers four types of application cards • Access Control Readers • Supports 2 readers, 4 inputs, 4 outputs • Supervised Inputs • Supports 8 inputs • Relay Controlled Outputs • Supports 8 outputs • Temperature Inputs • Supports 8 inputs • Vicon SMS offers a temperature probe for use with this application card

Another Option, the Micro Node… The Micro Node is designed for installation directly at the door/reader location. It does NOT use application cards. It is not capable of serving as a combination Node/Controller. A separate Controller must reside elsewhere on the network. Micro Node Self contained unit supports: • 2 readers • 2 switchable outputs for powering locks • 1 temperature input • Connect directly to the network • Po. E or local 12 V power

Vicon SMS System Topology No PC-Based Server and No Viewing Software! WAN/LAN SMS Node Browser • Zero Footprint ! • Any PC Manufacturer ! • Any Browser ! • Any Operating System ! • Anywhere ! SMS Node Card Readers In small to medium size systems, one “Controller Card” can fit within any one Node of the system Larger systems require a free-standing Enterprise-Scale Controller: Application Cards fit within the Nodes

Data Security & Conformance to IT Standards • Server to Nodes Data Security • Supports SHA 1 Authentication Protocol, meaning only encrypted versions of passwords are stored on the server • Server to Browser • Supports Secure Socket Layer (SSL), ensuring security and integrity of all data transmitted and received via the browser • Compatible with any TCP/IP Wireless-Mesh Topology • Minimal Bandwidth Impact • 100 bytes or less data packets • Resides in the customer’s established network security environment for optimum protection

Superior TCO – Total Cost of Ownership TCO = Cost of + acquisition Cost of + installation Cost of operation + Cost of maintenance • Cost of acquisition is similar to or less than 2 G • Cost of installation is significantly less than 2 G • No PC based server cost • Network connectivity • Remote configuration • No client software installation cost • Cost of operation is less by far • Familiar browser-delivered user experience • Highly graphical; highly intuitive • Complete documentation instantly available • Cost of maintenance is the least of all! • No Server/Client software management • No moving parts (hard drive/fan) → very high MTBF • Remote and collaborative maintenance

SMS Offers Advantages over 2 G Systems • Cost of ownership savings over the lifetime of the system. • Complete scalability, where costs are directly related to size and complexity • Long-range compatibility with other IP devices and subsystems • Integration into the corporate IT and business systems standards • Geographic independence, ideal for deployment to multiple locations and manageable from any web enabled computer

Let’s see what it can do…

SMS ™ Access Control • Personnel data is stored in an ODBC-compliant (open database connectivity) format for use by any application • Integrated photo ID and video verification • Support for multiple card formats and multiple cards person • Network-secure API for application integration • Access levels variable by threat level • Multi-day holiday schedules to the minute • Unlocks scheduled by time and threat level • Elevator control • Enrollment by reader or keyboard • Freeform query for access history reports

SMS™ Alarm Monitoring • Vicon. Net recording initiated by event detection • Video camera commands on event activation • Automated video display call-up based on alarm • Monitoring desktop integrates alarms and video • Graphical floor plan shows location of active alarms • Email and SMS message generation on events • Alarm behavior variable by threat level • Analog temperature monitoring with rate alarms • Detailed responder instructions by event • Variable levels of supervision by alarm point • Remotely arm or disarm alarm panels • Selectable event and action priorities • Threat level change on event detection

SMS ™ Monitoring Desktop

SMS™ Video Management • Automatically attach video from any Vicon. Net camera to an alarm • Definable alarm window time • Move forward/back/pause or single frame step • Select camera presets • Call up live video • Trigger SMS events via virtual video inputs (video motion alarms, video loss alarms)

Live Graphic Setup and Service Screens

Upgrading SMS Systems is a Snap • Tiny upgrade files forwarded via email • Upgrade your controller • All subordinate nodes & blades are automatically upgraded Node Browser Interface SMS Network Controller Node LAN/WAN Browser Interface No updates needed for clients! Browser Interface Node

Summing it Up: Vicon SMS Offers the 3 Cs • Convergence • 3 rd Generation IP based technology integrated with video from the industry’s leading surveillance system, Vicon. Net • Solid State Network Edge Appliance and Edge Device Technology • Completely browser based – no PC software needed • Cost Savings • Save on the entire life cycle cost: Acquisition, Deployment, Operation, Maintenance (TCO) • Ease of Use and Remote Management & Maintenance • Long term succession planning architecture • Capabilities • Powerful and broad range of capabilities • Completely scalable for all application large and small: 2 doors to 100, 000!! • Benefit from combined performance of powerful access control and premium video management capabilities

Time to Think Inside the Box… …Advantage, Vicon SMS