IP technologies
IP technology is the basis of modern communications connecting the world. Due to its versatility, scalability and reliability, systems and devices for various purposes can be created on the basis of this technology.
IP technologies in ACS allow:
- Use different technologies: Wi-Fi, Ethernet (local network), Internet (global network)
- Build a distributed system of access controllers
- Use remote clients (SKUD workstations)
- Integrate video surveillance systems and ACS
- On the basis of the REST server (the architecture of the transfer of the representative state - the WEB is built on its basis)
- Create mobile, WEB and other applications for any platform and operating system
- To provide a simple protocol for integration of ACS in any systems
- Use the scalability of the database server (MSSQL Server) when building really large systems.
Opportunities EVERYWHERE
U-Prox IP is a modern professional access control and management system that meets the requirements of most users - from small offices to distributed enterprise systems:
- The client-server model is used
- Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, Windows 2012 Server are supported
- Works with MS SQL Server 2008 (compatible up to MS SQL Server 2000)
- Additional modules expand the capabilities of ACS. For example, the video module maps access events to the video stream stored in the DVR
- Even on MS SQL Server 2008 Express, up to 10 remote workstations are supported
- The operation of Wi-Fi and IP access controllers through a local or global computer network is supported.
ACS - Scheme of building a network of IP technology in ACS U-Prox IP
The use of IP technologies in ACS devices allowed:
- Use the existing infrastructure of computer networks
- Create controllers that are easy to install and configure
-Work over Ethernet and Wi-Fi
- Use PoE (Power over Ethernet) to power controllers and executive devices
-Increase the speed of data exchange between the controllers and the ACS server
- Increase the level of protection against intellectual sabotage
-Build distributed worldwide access control and management systems using the Internet
Wireless controllers
Standardized, fast data transport, ease of building a network, the use of IP technologies in all spheres of business and life gave impetus to the construction of wireless solutions:
- Using the existing infrastructure of computer networks
- Data transfer from receivers-hubs to the central controller takes place from a computer network (wired or wireless)
- Ease of installation and configuration of controllers:
- Wireless controllers are installed instead of door handle overlays to conventional locks
- Data exchange between wireless controllers and hubs is carried out according to SRD
- Hubs are included in the existing network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi
- The devices have the function of automatic configuration of the data delivery address
- PoE (Power over Ethernet) or a regular USB-micro connector is used for power.
Distributed everywhere
The process of globalization has led to the creation of multinational companies with offices in many countries. The Internet allows you to connect them all together. IP technologies allow you to build private networks (VPN) for exchanging files and documents, as well as use VoIP for communication purposes. They also allow you to create IP-based security systems yourself. Such security systems should consist of at least an access control system and a video surveillance system.
SKUD U-Prox IP is ready for use in IP networks:
- works with IP access controllers
- remote workplaces of the ACS work via the Internet
- there are mobile and WEB clients
- ACS is integrated with the distributed IP video surveillance system "Hunter", "Line".
Antipassback
With the help of the central controller, separate access points are combined into one multi-door access point - a virtual group. At the same time, it does not matter how far they are from each other - IP technologies solve this problem. U-Prox IC controls the position of the identifier (inside/outside) and blocks its repeated elevations in the same direction in the entire virtual group.
Work with IP video surveillance systems and IP cameras
Modern video surveillance systems (VSS) use IP technologies to obtain simple and high-speed access to video cameras. IP technologies are also used for integration with any other systems, for example, with U-Prox IP ACS.
- Easy integration with other systems using IP
- Using the existing infrastructure of computer networks to build a video surveillance system
- Easy installation and configuration of IP cameras
- High data transfer speed between cameras and video surveillance server or DVR
- Construction of distributed video surveillance systems using the Internet
- View videos from mobile devices and in a web browser
The advantages of the interaction of the ACS and VSS:
- Receiving a live person in the ACS video from the access point
- Receiving live video from the scene of an alarming event
- "Intelligent" viewing of the video archive, based on ACS events
Basic principles of ACS Basic principles of ACS
Employee IDs, access points, controllers, and schedules are the backbone of an access control system.
- Each employee has one or more identifiers with a unique code
- The ID is read by a contactless reader connected to the access controller.
- The configuration is loaded from the server to the access controllers, the controllers work independently of the server.
If the passage through this access point is allowed (the ID is known and allowed by the schedule), the controller will grant access
- All access events are sent via Ethernet or Wi-Fi to the ACS server. If there is no communication with the server, the controller stores events in memory
- The ACS server processes data using additional modules for visualization of received events
Basic capabilities: mobile applications and WEB interface
The interaction of WEB and mobile applications with ACS takes place through the interface between the hardware service (AcsHardwareService) and the REST (WEB) server. Upon request, the client receives a response with data in text (JSON) form. Visualization of received data is carried out in the client application. Benefits:
- Increasing the number of jobs
- Work of client locations on almost all popular platforms (Windows, Unix / Linux, iOS)
- Work of client sites on mobile devices
- Adding new functions to the software, for example, a self-service timekeeping terminal or a pass bureau
- Work with ACS via the Internet from any device
- Each employee gets the opportunity to interact with the EMS within the framework of his authority.
WEB applications
Modern WEB applications allow you to perform almost the same functions as classical applications. At the same time, they are lighter, cross-platform solutions focused on the most frequently used functions (workplaces).
In fact, WEB applications are rethinking and bringing the classic interface of the program to a more convenient, simple and understandable look, which behind the apparent simplicity sometimes hides rather complex algorithms and working mechanisms of the ACS.
Types of jobs:
- Personal organizer - a self-service terminal for accounting of working hours
- Applications Bureau: processing applications for granting access to new employees and visitors
- Department of passes: Adjustment of personnel parameters and reports on it
- Quick reports for managers: reports on tardiness, absence, attendance
- Walk-through: workplace of the guard for photo verification and management of access points
- System debugging and administration: configuration and management of equipment, system reports
ACS - Mobile applicationsMobile applications
Mobile applications are the easiest and most convenient way to manage and receive data from your ACS from anywhere in the world. Depending on the user's authority, mobile applications provide access to the most popular system functions. Features available for mobile clients:
- Personal organizer - a self-service terminal for accounting of working hours
- Management of access points - remote opening, unlocking or locking of doors
- Alarm alerts - view alarm events in the system
- Quick reports for managers - reports on lateness, absence, attendance
- Applications Bureau - processing applications for granting access to new employees and visitors
- Personnel access management - quick blocking of the identifier in case of its loss.
Reports for managers
Quick reports for managers allow you to receive lists of late or absent employees in a convenient form, with a detailed view, up to the requests received from employees from the self-service terminal.
Self-service timekeeping terminal
The application allows the employee to:
- view the number of hours worked, per day, week, month
- indicate in advance the reasons for lateness, absence or absenteeism
Personnel access management
The ability to block access to a lost or stolen employee ID provides added convenience for system personnel wherever they are.
Alarm notifications
Alarm alerts are issued in case of unusual situations at the enterprise and require an immediate response of the system personnel, wherever they are.
Management of access points
Remote control of access points allows you to let a person in or out, lock access points in the event of a security alarm, or unlock exits in the event of a fire alarm.
Applications Bureau
Allows you to apply for access to new employees and visitors, which is especially useful for business trips.
Basic features: Classic interface, logical structure
The U-Prox IP software has a classic and familiar interface for Windows users. Configuration elements are combined into groups with a simple and logical structure. Thanks to this, not only specialists in the field of ACS easily understand and perform server settings, but also ordinary users of the system work with the software without difficulty. Configuration elements in the program window are available depending on the authority and flexible rights of operators working with the system.
Basic capabilities
Accounting of working hours - calculates the working time of employees.
- Ability to use periodic schedules, including flexible work schedules
- Setting the permitted deviations from the work schedule
- Ability to set exceptions (sick days, weekends, business trips, etc.)
- Additional settings for displaying reports - the number and set of columns, sorting, etc.
- Various reports on working time
- Creation and printing of badges. Allows you to create a badge template (text and graphic information). Printing on access cards. Support for multiple templates on one page when printing.
Display of events on a graphic scheme (plan).
Each event can be marked on the plan. This provides easy, intuitive access to event report filters: plan area headcount report, plan area events, etc. Real-time display of a window containing information about the events of the access event, including a photo of the employee. Allows the operator to immediately react to the event: add a comment, block the door or card, etc.
Additional M-Video modules
The module allows you to match access events with the video stream stored in the DVR or video server.
- Receiving a video linked to the event
- Displaying a window containing information about the event that occurred, video from the camera, and a photo of the employee
- Performs archiving and synchronizes the video series on the DVR with the history of access events.
- Set the position of rotating cameras, the resolution of cameras ( PTZ ) by access event
- Up to 64 video cameras in one window at the ACS workplace, immediate blocking of the card (identifier)
- Export video and images
- Support for Intellex (American Dynamix), Pinetron, etc. DVRs
- Working with the Line video surveillance system with support for IP cameras.
Integration capabilities
Integration of the U-Prox IP ACS with other programs is carried out using a REST (WEB) server and an open protocol. Benefits:
- Open protocol
-The data representation format can be used with almost any programming language (JSON).
- The possibility of building applications expands and complements the functionality of ACS, which work on almost any platform
-Integration with ACS via IP.
Access controllers
Network architecture
U-Prox series access controllers are designed to work in any computer networks, both Ethernet (wired) and Wi-Fi (wireless). The technical solutions used in the controllers provide a reliable and secure connection both in the local network and via the Internet, and allow creating distributed access control systems.
- Support for wireless or wired communication
- Notification mode - the controller itself initializes the sending of the event to the server
- Control of the communication channel with the ACS server using periodic test signals
- Advanced connection reservation mode for wired and wireless networks.
Wi-Fi and Ethernet
U-Prox series controllers are equipped with built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet microcontrollers. Wi-Fi communicator of the controller:
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard support
-Encryption modes: Open (open), WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
- Support for DHCP (Auto IP address) and DNS (IP determination under domain name) services
Ethernet communicator controller:
- IEEE 802.3 standard support
- Speed - 100 Mbit
-Connection: 4-wire cable.
PoE: Power over Ethernet
Power over Ethernet is a technology that allows you to transmit electrical energy to a remote device along with data through a standard twisted pair in an Ethernet network. This technology is intended for devices to which it is undesirable or impossible to run a separate power cable. PoE support:
- Support for the IEEE 802.3af PoE - A standard
-Power Class - 1: 4.5 W per PoE port (0.44 to 3.84 W per device):
-U-Prox IC
-U-Prox Hub Eth
-Power Class - 0: 15.4 W per PoE port (0.44 to 12.95 W per device):
-U-Prox IP300
-U-Prox IP400.
Security in IP networks
A special hack-resistant and secure data transfer protocol is used, both in a local network and over the Internet:
- Data encryption (256-bit key)
-Control of the unique factory number of the device
- Control of identifiers of data packets.
Reservation of communication channels
Controllers of the U-Prox series support an advanced connection redundancy mode for wired and wireless networks.
-Using IP or domain names for the address of the ACS server
-2 Addresses of the ACS server.
IP access controllers and the System of wireless locks
U-Prox IC
Intelligent controller. Designed for organizing a system of wireless locks and managing virtual groups of IP access controllers.
-32000 Identifiers
-Maintenance of up to 250 controllers
-Up to 32 virtual groups
- Communication interface - Ethernet 100Mbit, data exchange through U-Prox Hubs with U-Prox IP500, with access controllers U-Prox F18 IP, U-Prox IP100, U-Prox IP300, U-Prox IP400
- Works with U-Prox IP500 controllers directly:
- SRD device with two-way communication. Supported SRD frequencies:
- ITU Region 1 (Europe): 868.0-868.6 MHz
- ITU Region 2 (USA): 902.5-914.5 MHz
- ITU Region 3 (Australia and Asia): 915.5-927.5 MHz
- Range up to 20 m
- Power PoE class 1 (up to 3.84 W per device) or USB microB port.
U-Prox Hub Eth, U-Prox Hub Wi-Fi
Data transmission medium converters. With the help of standard solutions IP can be installed in any convenient place.
- Works with U-Prox IP500 controllers controlled by U-Prox IC
- SRD devices with two-way communication
- Supported SRD frequencies:
- ITU Region 1 (Europe): 868.0-868.6 MHz
- ITU Region 2 (USA): 902.5-914.5 MHz
- ITU Region 3 (Australia and Asia): 915.5-927.5 MHz
- Range up to 20 m
-Up to 8 U-Prox IP500 controllers per 1 device
Nutrition:
-U-Prox Hub Eth: PoE class 1 (up to 3.84 W per device) or USB microB port
-U-Prox Hub Wi-Fi: USB microB port
Communication interfaces:
-U- Prox Hub Eth: Ethernet 100Mbit
-U-Prox Hub Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Open, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK)
Configuration:- Autoconfiguration in a peer-to-peer network
- USB microB port
- When transmitting via Wi-Fi - up to two addresses of access points (SSID)
- Control of the communication channel using periodic test signals
- Executive devices with a current consumption of up to 0.5 A can be connected to U-Prox IP300, U-Prox IP400
- Support for DHCP and DNS services
- Enhanced security when working over IP: cryptography and protocol impersonation
- The initial parameters of the computer network connection can be easily configured from a PC via the USB port.
U-Prox IP500
A new type of controller in the form of an overlay on a door lock. Ease of installation, reliability, versatility and scalability.
-Works under the control of U-Prox IC
-SRD device with two-way communication
-Supported SRD frequencies: -ITU Region 1 (Europe): 868.0-868.6 MHz
-ITU Region 2 (USA): 902.5-914.5 MHz
-ITU Region 3 (Australia and Asia): 915.5-927.5 MHz
-Range up to 20 m
-Built-in contactless RF-ID reader. Reading activity up to 40mm
-3000 identifiers
-Power supply- 3 AAA batteries
-30,000 Openings, up to 2 years.
U-Prox IP400
A new type of access controller. A fully functional device with modern means of communication:
- Works in IP networks:
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (Open, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK)
- Ethernet 100Mbit (4-wire)
- PoE class 0 (Power over Ethernet) up to 12.95 W per device
- Two ports of the Wiegand standard for connecting contactless readers
-31768 permanent cards and 1000 temporary visitors cards
- Memory for: 35000 events, 250 time zones, 250 weekly schedules, 250 weekend schedules, support for floating schedules
- Eight wired inputs
- Two relays (C NO NC) 24V 5A
- Two relays (C NO) 24V 1A
- MicroB USB port for initial network settings
- Metal body
- Output for powering an external executive device 12V 0.5 A.
U-Prox IP300
A new type of controller. Modern look, construction with a small thickness but with a large number of functions in a small volume:
- Works in IP networks: - Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (Open, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK)
- Ethernet 100Mbit (4-wire)
- PoE class 0 (Power over Ethernet) up to 12.95 W per device
- Built-in keyboard and contactless reader: ASK, FSK, ASK + FSK
- Reading range up to 60mm
- Connecting an additional remote reader
- Memory for: 35000 events, 250 time zones, 250 weekly schedules, 250 weekend schedules, support for floating schedules
-31768 permanent cards and 1000 temporary visitors cards
- Two wired inputs
- Output for powering an external executive device 12V 0.5 A
- USB port (USB microB) for initial network settings
- Easy installation - additional mounting box for connecting contacts and installing a board with PoE
- Dimensions: 119.4 mm x 65.4 mm x 20.4 mm
- Weight: 240 g
U-Prox F18 IP
A fully functional device with modern means of communication:
-Works in IP networks:
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (Open, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK) \
-Ethernet 100Mbit (4-wire)
-Two ports of the Wiegand standard for connecting contactless readers
-31768 permanent cards and 1000 temporary visitors cards
-Memory for: 35000 events, 250 time zones, 250 weekly schedules, 250 weekend schedules, support for floating schedules
-Eight dror entrances
-Two relays (C NO NC) 24V 5A
-Two relays (C NO) 24V 1A
-USB port for initial network settings
- Metal body.
Autoconfiguration of access controllers
Auto-configuration of the U-Prox IP server address and the presence of a DHCP server allows you to implement the "plug and play" principle. The ability to use the server address auto-configuration mode to set the U-Prox IC controller address for the U-Prox HUB and as the global anti-duplicate controller address greatly facilitates the deployment of the wireless lock system and gateway access system.