May 26, 2003—Barix has just announced the US availability of Defconlock, a stand-alone, network-enabled security system for commercial buildings, public infrastructure, and remote facilities. The Zurich, Switzerland-based company says that Defconlock communicates using Web-based protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP) and over standard Ethernet, wireless, or wireless GPRS media.
With a universal reader interface, serial interfaces, as well as multiple inputs and outputs, the device is designed to connect to most readers, locks, sensors, keypads, doorstrikes, and a wide range of sensors and detection devices.
Defconlock can be used in two different operating modes. For controlling and monitoring remote facilities, the device reports its status in regular intervals and receives commands or access list and profile updates via encrypted communication.
For autonomous room/door management in businesses, the device can be managed by a standard Web browser without the use of any other software, and locally stores IDs and schedules. The controller maintains a log in local nonvolatile memory, which can be retrieved from the device using a standard Web browser or via scheduled e-mails. In the case of a security breach, an alarm is activated locally via relay output and/or through network communications, such as e-mail, SMS, pager, or network management alerts (SNMP).
With OEM specific software extensions, the Defconlock can act as a smart door controller, integrated in larger scale access control systems.
IP communications is the best way for different security systems, software, and platforms to share information, according to Barix, as end-users can access all systems and components through a standard Ethernet network. In addition, no separate wiring is necessary. Building management, access control, and video surveillance systems can share one infrastructure with standard IT equipment.
For more information visit Barix/Security.
