Glossary for Cloud Link Roadrunner™ - Cloud Link Roadrunner™ 2.0.4

Cloud Link Roadrunner™ User Guide 2.0.4

Applies to
Cloud Link Roadrunner™ 2.0.4
Last updated
2022-09-15
Content type
Guides > User guides
Language
English
Product
Cloud Link Roadrunner™
Version
2.0

access control unit

An access control unit entity represents an intelligent access control device, such as a Synergis™ appliance or an HID network controller, that communicates directly with the Access Manager over an IP network. An access control unit operates autonomously when it is disconnected from the Access Manager.
Also known as: door controller

Access Manager

The Access Manager role manages and monitors access control units on the system.

access rule

An access rule entity defines a list of cardholders to whom access is either granted or denied based on a schedule. Access rules can be applied to secured areas and doors for entries and exits, or to intrusion detection areas for arming and disarming.

all open rule

When applied to areas, doors, and elevators, the all open rule grants access to all cardholders at all times.

antipassback

Antipassback is an access restriction placed on a secured area that prevents a cardholder from entering an area that they have not yet exited from, and vice versa.

cardholder

A cardholder entity represents a person who can enter and exit secured areas by virtue of their credentials (typically access cards) and whose activities can be tracked.

Cloud Link Roadrunner™

Cloud Link Roadrunner™ is an Internet of Things (IoT) device that protects unsupervised enclosures such as those that contain telecommunications equipment. The unit communicates with Security Center and lets you open the enclosure doors remotely or by using an access control card on-site. Cloud Link Roadrunner™ is considered a Synergis™ appliance and is enrolled in Security Center as an access control unit.

Cloud Link Roadrunner™ Portal

The Cloud Link Roadrunner™ Portal is the web-based administration tool used to configure and administer the Cloud Link Roadrunner™ appliance and upgrade its firmware.

credential

A credential entity represents a proximity card, a biometrics template, or a PIN required to gain access to a secured area. A credential can only be assigned to one cardholder at a time.

hardware zone

A hardware zone is a zone entity in which the I/O linking is executed by a single access control unit. A hardware zone works independently of the Access Manager, and consequently, cannot be armed or disarmed from Security Desk.

interface module

An interface module is a third-party security device that communicates with an access control unit over IP or RS-485, and provides additional input, output, and reader connections to the unit.

I/O linking

I/O (input/output) linking is controlling an output relay based on the combined state (normal, active, or trouble) of a group of monitored inputs. A standard application is to sound a buzzer (through an output relay) when any window on the ground floor of a building is shattered (assuming that each window is monitored by a "glass break" sensor connected to an input).

secured area

A secured area is an area entity that represents a physical location where access is controlled. A secured area consists of perimeter doors (doors used to enter and exit the area) and access restrictions (rules governing the access to the area).

security clearance

A security clearance is a numerical value used to further restrict the access to an area when a threat level is in effect. Cardholders can only enter an area if their security clearance is equal or higher than the minimum security clearance set on the area.

Synergis™ appliance

A Synergis™ appliance is an IP-ready security appliance manufactured by Genetec Inc. that is dedicated to access control functions. All Synergis™ appliances come pre-installed with Synergis™ Softwire and are enrolled as access control units in Security Center.

Synergis™ key store

The Synergis™ key store is a database that holds transparent reader keys, ReaderKc and ReaderKs keys for STid readers, and the SAM LockUnlock key for Synergis™ units with the optional expansion module. Keys in the database cannot be viewed or read, but can be verified using key hashes.

Synergis™ Softwire

Synergis™ Softwire is the access control software developed by Genetec Inc. to run on various IP-ready security appliances. Synergis™ Softwire lets these appliances communicate with third-party interface modules. A security appliance running Synergis™ Softwire is enrolled as an access control unit in Security Center.

Synergis™ unit

A Synergis™ unit is a Synergis™ appliance that is enrolled as an access control unit in Security Center.

unit synchronization

Unit synchronization is the process of downloading the latest Security Center settings to an access control unit. These settings, such as access rules, cardholders, credentials, unlock schedules, and so on, are required so that the unit can make accurate and autonomous decisions in the absence of the Access Manager.

unlock schedule

An unlock schedule defines the periods of time when free access is granted through an access point (door side or elevator floor).

X.509 certificate

X.509 certificate and digital certificate are synonyms. In Security Center, these two terms are used interchangeably.

zone

A zone is an entity that monitors a set of inputs and triggers events based on their combined states. These events can be used to control output relays.