add-on
An add-on is a software package that adds tasks, tools, or
specific configuration settings to Security Center systems.
alarm
An alarm entity describes a particular type of trouble situation
that requires immediate attention and how it can be handled in Security Center. For example, an alarm can indicate
which entities (usually cameras and doors) best describe the situation, who must be
notified, how it must be displayed to the user, and so on.
automatic enrollment
Automatic enrollment is when new IP units on a network are
automatically discovered by and added to Security Center. The role that is responsible
for the units broadcasts a discovery request on a specific port, and the units
listening on that port respond with a message that contains the connection information
about themselves. The role then uses the information to configure the connection to the
unit and enable communication.
discovery port
A discovery port is a port used by certain Security Center roles
(Access Manager, Archiver, ALPR Manager) to find the units they are responsible for on
the LAN. No two discovery ports can be the same on one system.
entity
Entities are the basic building blocks of Security Center. Everything
that requires configuration is represented by an entity. An entity can represent a
physical device, such as a camera or a door, or an abstract concept, such as an alarm, a
schedule, a user, a role, a plugin, or an add-on.
event
In the context of Security Center, an event indicates the occurrence of an
activity or incident, such as access denied to a cardholder or motion detected on a camera.
Events are automatically logged in Security Center.
Every event has an entity as its main focus, called the event source.
event-to-action
An event-to-action links an action to an event. For example, you
can configure Security Center to trigger an
alarm when a door is forced open.
expansion server
An expansion server is any server machine in a Security Center
system that does not host the Directory role. The purpose of the expansion server is to
add to the processing power of the system.
Federation™
The Federation™ feature
joins multiple, independent Genetec™ IP
security systems into a single virtual system. With this feature, users on the central
Security Center system can view and control entities that belong to remote
systems.
iLOQ 5 Series
The iLOQ 5 Series is a self-powered digital locking and
NFC-enabled mobile access management solution. From within Security Center, an operator
can perform tasks such as assign an iLOQ credential like an iFob or mobile credential to
cardholders and associate access rules that grant access to iLOQ locks.
Maps
The Maps task is an operation task that
heightens your situational awareness by providing the context of a map to your security
monitoring and control activities.
plugin
A plugin (in lowercase) is a software component that adds a
specific feature to an existing program. Depending on the context, plugin can refer
either to the software component itself or to the software package used to install the
software component.
Plugin
Plugin (with an uppercase, in singular) is the role
template that serves to create specific plugin roles.
plugin role
A plugin role adds optional features to Security Center. A plugin role is created by using
the Plugin role template. By default, it is represented by an orange puzzle piece
in the Roles view of the System task.
Before you can create a plugin role, the software
package specific to that role must be installed on your system.
Plugins
The Plugins task is an administration
task that you can use to configure plugin-specific roles and related
entities.
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.
role
A role is a software component that performs a specific job within
Security Center. To execute a role, you must assign one or more servers to host
it.
Service Release
A Service Release (SR) is a standalone release that
includes minor functionality improvements, bug fixes, and the integration of new
hardware, intrusion devices, and plugins.
Service Release (SR)
Acronym: SR
temporary access rule
A temporary access rule is an access rule that has
an activation and an expiration time. Temporary access rules are suited for situations
where permanent cardholders need to have temporary or seasonal access to restricted
areas. These access rules are automatically deleted seven days after they expire to
avoid cluttering the system.