DataExchange™ (SWG-1225)

OnGuard DataExchange is an advanced data import/export application. DataExchange can be utilized in several ways. At initial cardholder population, DataExchange facilitates database to database or flat-file data import from a Human Resources database (such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, or SAP) or a displaced legacy system. Import scripts can be developed to handle continual updates to/from these systems, reducing input time and allowing OnGuard to adhere to pre-defined corporate business rules. Export scripts are also configurable to communicate from OnGuard to other third party systems, such as time and attendance systems.

FormsDesigner (SWG-1210)

OnGuard FormsDesigner allows customers to customize their cardholder and visitor forms. Custom fields can be added in addition to, or in replacement of, standard fields, helping to customize the look and feel of the customers enrollment forms. Customizations include: Moving standard database fields to different locations on cardholder forms or deleting standard database fields that are not desired. Adding new field(s) to the cardholder form each with their own unique set of attributes. Setting size, text, and alignment properties for each of the defined fields.

Hot Standby Database Server (SBCNT-S)

For customers with absolute requirements for zero downtime, Lenel offers a Hot Standby Database Server solution that provides a fault-tolerant server and redundant database architecture for use with LAN-based controllers. Normal system operations are maintained as failover from Primary to Backup Server is automatic. The system is designed with two identically configured servers mirroring the database through non-routed, non-switched LAN communications. Upon sensing failure of the Primary Server, the Backup Server initiates itself and begins communication with the controllers. Upon re-establishment of the Primary Server, a re-synchronization occurs and normal operations are resumed. All of this is achieved without operator intervention!

Database Segmentation (SWG-1240)

OnGuard offers the ability to partition the system database into several individual segments. Each partitioned segment contains its own unique parameters and guidelines for management, such as for access levels, time zones, and cardholders. Each operator within the system has unique viewing, adding, modifying, and deleting rights over their segment's data. Multi-tenant environments can manage each individual tenant under their own segment while keeping each company's data restricted only to their users. Corporate complexes and universities use this option to allow their distinct operations to have partitioned security while maintaining a single cardholder population.

Paging Interface (SWG-1250)

OnGuard's Paging Interface allows for outbound text messages to be generated based on system events or alarms, ideal for environments where customers have dispersed duties and where paging is a common means of communication. In addition, notification of particular events, including personal duress alarms, are relayed using pre-programmed pager numbers. The Paging Interface communicates numeric or alphanumeric messages to any pager communicating using the TAP (Telocator Alphanumeric Paging) protocol.

E-mail Interface (SWG-1260)

Similar to the Paging Interface above, OnGuard's E-mail Interface allows for e-mail messages to be sent based on system events or alarms, ideal for environments where personnel need to be immediately notified if a certain event occurs. The E-Mail Interface communicates ASCII text e-mail messages to the MS Outlook/Exchange messaging system.

Language Packs (SWG-LP)

OnGuard has the ability to be translated into multiple languages for regional support in environments with multi-lingual operators. Current languages available include: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Spanish and Swedish.

CCTV Interface (SW-1010)

OnGuard's CCTV Interface allows users to integrate OnGuard with any Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system that utilizes ASCII switching commands. This allows up to three signals to be sent to the CCTV switcher from the OnGuard Alarm Monitoring Workstation for each alarm or event in the system. Industry standard CCTV brands such as American Dynamics, Philips/Burle, Pelco, and Vicon are just a few that have been integrated with OnGuard. The CCTV Interface allows the CCTV devices to be pre-automated for optimal performance during an incident, giving administrators and operators an effective surveillance tool.

Mustering (SWG-1120)

OnGuard Mustering provides an automatic capability to register on site cardholders during an incident. Designated entry and exit card readers are used to enter and leave hazardous and safe locations. When an incident occurs, an online muster report is generated that gives a complete listing of all personnel within hazardous locations and those who have registered at safe locations. The muster report updates in real time when cardholders register at safe locations.

Video Verification (SW-1020)

OnGuard's Video Verification option allows operators to compare a live video image of a person with the stored cardholder image. As real-time video is received from a CCTV camera associated with a particular access point, stored images can be directly compared to add an additional layer of verification for access to highly secured areas.

Guard Tour (SWG-1130)

Guard Tour allows for one or more card readers or alarm inputs to be checked during routine tours to verify that pre-defined routes are completed. Guards use their credentials at card readers or trigger inputs in a sequential order that is conducive to their watch path. Each tour delivers events to Alarm Monitoring, allowing operators to know if checkpoints are reached on time, early, overdue, or late. Tours can be linked to live video in a 'sliding window' format featuring multiple camera views spanning from checkpoints already hit, the current checkpoint, and anticipated checkpoints.

Visonics SpiderAlert Interface (SWS-VSA)

Spider Alert is a personal wireless signaling system designed to give security departments instant notice when motion status of a tracked individual or object has changed. The interface allows administrators to track cardholder motion within a defined space, a cardholder's posture (upright or down), and immediate duress alarm notifications. These benefits are ideal for installations where there is potential safety threat to guards, operators, and employees, such as correctional facilities, health care institutions, and schools.

Thin-Client Support (SWG-1360,1370)

OnGuard has the ability to distribute client licenses via Microsoft Terminal Server or Citrix MetaFrame Server, ideal for organizations that have multi-building systems, multi-city systems, or OnGuard Enterprise systems where client workstations are dispersed and not easily accessible by system administrators for installations and upgrades.

Cardholder Image Export (SW-1040)

OnGuard's Image Export allows administrators to export cardholder images from OnGuard ID CredentialCenter into an industry standard JPEG (.jpg) file format, giving customers the ability to use cardholder photos for employee galleries, developing Internet directories, or other human resources applications.

Enhanced Imaging (SWG-1180)

OnGuard's Enhanced Imaging allows customers to combat false or forged credentials by developing highly unique and ultra secure credentials. Chromakey is the process of removing a solid background from an image with the ability to fine-tune images of cardholders whose shirt, hair, etc. is close to the selected color background. Ghosting is the ability to make the cardholder's photo semi-transparent. With 256 levels of ghosting available, you can take an image from solid to near invisible.

OnGuard Fire (SWG-1350)

OnGuard offers the ability to act as a secondary annunciation of fire control events. With integration available to Pyrotronics MXL/MXL-IQ and Notifier AM2020 fire panels, administrators can have fire panels displayed in the system hardware status tree and report alarms (including all related functions) to alarm monitoring just like an access control panel. Alarms can then be linked to Digital Video, global I/O activity, and stored in OnGuard's audit trail.

Intercom Interface (SWG-1340)

OnGuard's intercom interface supports Zenitel's AlphaCom and AlphaNet intercom stations. The interface allows for secondary annunciation of intercom calls, events, and alarms to appear in the main Alarm Monitoring view. Alarms can then be linked to Digital Video, global I/O activity, and in OnGuard's audit trail.

Extended Databases Options (SWG-1290,1293,1295,1440)

OnGuard has the ability to utilize databases from three industry leading vendors. Although OnGuard ships standard with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle 8i & 9i Server and IBM DB2 Universal Server are also available for the OnGuard Security Server database, allowing organizations to use a database that is conducive to their corporate standards and support.