A Medeco XT integration in Security Center comprises of several components installed on different computers over an IP network.
Work flow
- Install wireless electronic cylinders in openings.
- Issue access rights and schedules to credentials from Security Desk.
- Program the Medeco XT keys by inserting them in the key programming station connected to a Key Programmer computer. This downloads audit trails and uploads the latest access rights.
- Investigate events using reports and manage blacklisted keys in Security Desk.
Architecture diagram for Medeco XT integration
Components of Medeco XT integration
- Medeco XT Plugin
- The Medeco XT plugin is installed on a Security Center server and runs as a plugin role.
- Config Tool
- The Medeco XT plugin is also installed on a Config Tool workstation. The Security Center administrator uses Config Tool to create and configure the plugin role.
- Security Desk
- The Medeco XT plugin is installed on all Security Desk workstations.
- Medeco XT door lock cylinders, padlocks, and intelligent keys
- Cylinders are battery powered and offline. They store audit trails, black lists, and access rules.
- Medeco key programming station
- A programming station is a USB device that connects to a computer and that charges and programs electronic keys. In Security Center this device is represented by the Programming station entity. The Medeco XT programming station connects to the USB port of a computer. When a key is inserted in the programming station, the station downloads access rules and schedules to the key; and uploads audit trail events to Security Center. Typically, a programming station is connected to a headless server, which is a computer without a display monitor, at entrances so that keyholders can reprogram their keys as they enter the building.
- Genetecâ„¢ Medeco XT Key Programmer
- The Genetecâ„¢ Medeco XT Key Programmer is a service that provides the communication channel between the plugin and the Medeco programming station. The service must run on the computer to which the programming station connects.