Integration overview for the OnGuard plugin - You can integrate OnGuard into Security Center using the OnGuard plugin by following a sequence of steps. - OnGuard 5.1.3 - Plugin and extension guides

Lenel OnGuard Plugin Guide 5.1.3

Product: OnGuard
Content type: Guides > Plugin and extension guides
Version: 5.1
Release: 5.1.3
ft:locale: en-US
Last updated: 2024-12-11

You can integrate OnGuard into Security Center using the OnGuard plugin by following a sequence of steps.

The following table lists the tasks required for the integration with Security Center, and how to verify that the integration was successful.

Step	Task	Where to find more information
Understand prerequisites and key issues before deploying
1	Learn what you can do using the plugin.	What is the OnGuard plugin?.
2	Before installing the plugin, read the release notes to learn about the new features, the known issues, and the limitations.	What's new in OnGuard plugin 5.1.3. Known issues in the OnGuard plugin 5.1.3. Limitations in the OnGuard plugin 5.1.3.
3	Learn about the different components and how they connect together.	How the OnGuard plugin works with Security Center.
4	Ensure that the server where the plugin will be installed meets the recommended system requirements and is running a compatible version of Security Center.	Product compatibility for the OnGuard plugin 5.1.3 System requirements for the OnGuard plugin 5.1.3.
Prepare Security Center
5	In Security Center, create a georeferenced map. Maps can enhance your situation awareness as you represent and control your security devices directly on maps.	Creating maps. Creating maps by connecting to a GIS. Georeferencing a map image. Supported map objects.
6	Verify that the Security Center license has a valid certificate for the plugin. Go to the Config Tool homepage, click About > Certificates, and confirm that OnGuard is in the list.	Your license information is included in the license update email that we sent you. This email includes links to the download package and other license information. To acquire a license, see License options for OnGuard system integration.
Deploy the plugin
7	On a Security Center server, download the plugin and install it.	Downloading and installing the OnGuard plugin.
8	Grant users the privileges that they need to use the plugin. Required privileges. Administrators need the Add roles, Delete roles, and Plugins privileges. Security Desk operators do not need special privileges to use this plugin.	Assigning privileges to users. For a list of all available privileges, refer to the Security Center privileges spreadsheet for your version.
9	In Config Tool, create the OnGuard plugin role.	Creating the OnGuard plugin role.
10	Schedule regular cleaning and backing up of the plugin database.	Scheduling database backups and cleanups for the OnGuard plugin.
Configure the plugin
11	Change the plugin configuration to suit your particular needs.	Configuring the proxy service. Connecting to the OnGuard server. Selecting which cardholder information is sent through the proxy. Maintaining a connection between Security Center and OnGuard. Configuring OnGuard plugin alarm settings. Disabling OnGuard custom events in Security Center. About linking cameras to OnGuard entities. Linking Security Center cameras to OnGuard inputs.
12	Synchronize Security Center with the OnGuard system.	Enabling live synchronization of entities. Starting a manual synchronization.