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.