|
e.Gate Access Control System
by Abacus
Silicon Technology Private Limited
1.
Introduction
The e.Gate Access Control System, is a revolutionary product in
the history of Access Control systems. e.Gate is a network based
access control system (although it supports autonomous mode) capable
of handling from a single door control up to hundreds of doors
(limited only by the performance of PC server). The e.Gate software
broke new ground in the user interface design and system expandability
by incorporating the Virtual Mimic Panel (VMP) and built-in Logic
Programming capability
2.
Key Product Features/Innovation
2.1 Virtual Mimic Panel (VMP)
Beside
the traditional Graphical/Map user interface commonly used in
other access control systems, e.Gate software introduces a fully
programmable Virtual Mimic Panel (VMP), which has established
a new yard stick in access control industry.
Similar to hardware mimic panel, the e.Gate’s VMP comes
with 24 virtual lamps and switches arranged in 6 rows by 8 columns.
All the virtual lamps and switches on the VMP can either be programmed
to reflect the system status and to activate any hardware within
the network, using the in-built programming capability.
This
VMP interface greatly simplifies system monitoring and control
tasks performed by security professionals. This in turn improves
the efficiency and ability to detect abnormalities. From the feedback
gathered in the field, most security professionals are more comfortable
in using the VMP instead of traditional graphical/map based interface.
2.2
Logic Programming Capability
A
second key feature of e.Gate system lies in the built-in Logic
Programming capability. Sensors and system status can be programmed
by using simple AND/OR logic to trigger other relays/actuators
or executing third parties’ software. The features allow
the system to be easily integrated with any other electrical or
computer systems. For example, the system can be programmed to
switch the CCTV monitor to focus on the main entrance when the
main lobby motion detector is being triggered, play an audio warning
message on the Public Address system, and activate a auto-dialer
to contact an off-site security personnel.
This
feature has been used in the field to connect the e.Gate system
to a fire and safety system, auto-dialer, CCTV system, digital
and time-leap video recorder, building automation system, public
address system etc.
Next
|