How the Traka Asset Management plugin works with Security Center - TRAKA Asset Management 3.2

Traka Asset Management Plugin Guide 3.2

Applies to
TRAKA Asset Management 3.2
Last updated
2023-06-02
Content type
Guides > Plugin and extension guides
Language
English
Product
TRAKA Asset Management
Version
3.2

The Traka Asset Management plugin is a software module that integrates Traka cabinets, iFobs, and users into Security Center.

Architecture diagram for Traka Asset Management integration

Architecture diagram for Traka Asset Management integration

Components of Traka Asset Management integration

Traka Asset Management Plugin
The Traka Asset Management plugin is installed on a Security Center server and runs as a plugin role.
Config Tool
The Traka Asset Management 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 Traka Asset Management plugin is installed on all Security Desk workstations. Security Desk operators can manage cardholders' access to assets, monitor cabinets, and investigate past activity.
Key cabinets
A Traka cabinet entity represents a physical Traka cabinet, which holds the iFobs and associated keys or assets. An iFob entity represents a physical cylinder that attaches permanently to a key, set of keys, or an asset. The iFob has an electronic chip that gives it a unique identity. It is inserted into a receptor in a cabinet until released by an authorized user.

Traka Components on the Traka server

The following software and services from ASSA ABLOY must be running on a single Traka server for the integration with Security Center.

Traka Integration Engine
A software that provides read and write access to Traka devices and data. It is required to forward state change events to Security Center.
(Optional) Traka Real-Time Update Service (RTUS)
A service that communicates the state change of iFobs to the Traka Integration Engine. Without RTUS, it can take Traka Web 30 seconds to 20 minutes to communicate an iFob event.
Traka Web
The administration software for the Traka system. It includes the Business Engine and the Communication Engine.