Integration overview for the Medeco XT plugin - Medeco XT 3.0

Medeco XT Intelligent Key Plugin Guide 3.0
Applies to
Medeco XT 3.0
Last updated
2021-06-11
Content type
Guides > Plugin and extension guides
Language
English
Product
Medeco XT
Version
3.0

You can integrate a Medeco XT Intelligent Key System into Security Center using the Medeco XT 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.
2 Before installing the plugin, read the release notes to learn about the new features, the known issues, and the limitations.
3 Learn about the different components and how they connect together.
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.
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.
6 Verify that the Security Center license has a valid certificate for the plugin. Go to the Config Tool home page, click About > Certificates, and confirm that Medeco XT 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 Medeco XT system integration.
Deploy the plugin
7 On a Security Center server, download the plugin and install it.
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.
9 In Config Tool, create the Medeco XT plugin role.
10 Schedule regular backups of the plugin database.
11 Set up the key programming stations.
12 Set up the keys.
13 Set up the cylinders.