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What is EntraPass? |
EntraPass is a comprehensive, menu-driven access control software package. Among the many features EntraPass offers, you will find:
• A new database engine (Sybase)
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• Connection to the Kantech IP Link
• KT-100, KT-200, KT-300 and KT-400 compatibility
NOTE: You can connect a loop of KT-200 controllers on the RS-485 of the KT-400 if not mixed with other controllers (Kantech KT-100, KT-300 and KT-400).
• Kantech Telephone Entry System (KTES)
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• Express setup
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Local
anti-passback,
• Elevator control
• Integrated badging capability
• Interactive floor plans
• Configurable desktops by operator
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• Multiple reader technology
• External alarm system interfacing
• In/Out reporting, Email reports capability
• Visual diagnostics
• Video Integration with American Dynamics family of Intellex® Digital Video Management System (DVMS)
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Support
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• Support of 40 NVR
• Live video display, recorded video playback, local event logging and saving
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• Vocabulary editor
• Intrusion Integration
• Windows 7 Pro 64-bit supported
What is Access Control?
Access control consists of a set of components (door readers, exit detectors, motion detectors, etc.) that are professionally installed and electronically controlled. System workstations are used to receive event messages, acknowledge alarms, modify the system database, etc. A supporting advantage of access control is that all system events are carefully archived and can be easily retrieved for inspection purposes.
Kantech Advantage Program (KAP):
KAP provides 12 months of free upgrades and online training for end users. For further details, refer to the Application Note, New Optional Kantech Advantage Program, DN1874.
SmartLink
EntraPass enables organizations to interface to most intelligent devices such as CCTV multiplexers, alphanumeric pager systems, automated emails, HVAC systems, LCD panels, video matrix switchers, etc., using an RS-232 or network connection between one of the EntraPass SmartLinkF workstation and remote EntraPass WebStations. Advanced system integration can be accomplished by using the bi-directional SmartLink to communicate with software applications such as In/Out systems, Badging systems, Human Resource Management systems, Student Registration systems, etc., through TCP/IP, an RS-232 port or with DLLs. This allows complete and real-time data exchanges between systems, eliminating redundant data entry.
Mirror Database and Redundant Server
The Mirror Database and Redundant Server component provides an alternative duplication mechanism in case of failures and errors of the Primary Server. The mirror database creates a real-time copy of the system database on the Redundant Server. In the event of a failure from the primary server, the mirror database launches the Redundancy Server which supports all the features and functionality of the primary server, except the Card Gateway program. Once the primary server returns online, all archives are merged and the entire database is copied or merged from the Redundancy Server.
NOTE: The Card Gateway is not compatible with windows server 2008 64 bits. Client 32 bits must be installed.
The wireless door license feature supports the addition of wireless doors to your EntraPass system. EntraPass supports the addition of Assa Abloy wireless doors. Wireless doors can be configured to work with Kantech controllers KT-1 and KT-400.
NOTE: Door licenses must be purchased for each wireless door.
Kantech IP Link
EntraPass
is compatible with the Kantech IP Link that provides a secure Ethernet
connection that serves as a polling device that will control the excess
bandwidth
KT-100, KT-200, KT-300 and KT-400 Controllers
EntraPass is compatible with Kantech’s KT-100, KT-200, KT-300 and KT-400 controllers. This has an added benefit when upgrading existing sites that require more flexibility and improved user interfaces. It also allows installers to select the controller that best suits their customers’ needs and budget.
KT-400
The KT-400 controller is a four-door Ethernet encrypted controller that is used as a door controller and as a IP communication device for a remote site loop.
Expansion Modules for the KT-400
The KT-400 controller allows connection of expansion modules in order to add outputs, like relays and open drain outputs, and inputs. Mixing up input and output expansion modules gives the ability to connect up to 256 inputs and 256 outputs per KT-400 Controller.
• KT-MOD-REL8 : This expansion module is an 8-relay expansion module used as general relays or elevator control outputs. The module supports daisy chaining which can add up to 32 KT-MOD-REL8 modules for a total of 256 external relays per KT-400 controller.
• KT-MOD-INP16 : This expansion module is an input module that adds up to 16 zones to the KT-400 controller. The module supports daisy chaining; you can interconnect up to 15 KT-MOD-INP16 modules for a total of 240 external inputs per KT-400. Adding the 16 onboard inputs of the KT-400 gives a total of 256 inputs per KT-400.
• KT-MOD-OUT16 : This expansion module is an open drain to 12 VDC 16 output module. It can be used for elevator access control (may require additional hardware). The module supports daisy chaining; you can interconnect up to 16 KT-MOD-OUT16 modules for a total of 256 external outputs per KT-400.
The Kantech ioSmart card reader enables card access for users through a Kantech door controller (KT-400 and KT-1).The ioSmart supports the transmission of card numbers using the Wiegand protocol. Supported formats include the standard 32-bit format, the standard 26-bit format and other Kantech proprietary formats like eXtended Secure Format(XSF) and Smartcard Secure Format(SSF). To provide an easy upgrade path to customers, some models support both the Smart Card technology and the Kantech proximity technology (ioProx).
HID Mobile Access
The HID Mobile Access system integration for EntraPass enables door access using an authenticated smartphone. Registration and management of credentials is controlled though EntraPass.
Kantech Telephone Entry System
The Kantech Telephone Entry System enables users to grant access to the building, to their visitors, via their own land telephone or cellular telephone. This telephone line can also serve, via an integrated modem, as a programming link or a monitoring link. The KTES is designed to be a stand-alone unit as well as a part of a complete access control system such as EntraPass from Kantech or any access control system. It can communicate with EntraPass through a Multi-site Gateway for programming and monitoring. The KTES installation can also include Kantech controllers (KT-100, KT-300 and KT-400) as well as any controller that supports a Wiegand interface port. Also, in order to ease the process of importing and exporting tenant lists, an automated procedure has been implemented to guide you through the various steps. For details concerning the installation and the local programming of the KTES, refer to the KTES Installation Manual, DN1769 and KTES Programming Manual, DN1770.
Express Setup
The Express Setup program enables installers to automatically define and configure the most standard system components. This saves installation time and prevents setup errors. With Express Setup, the system is fully functional and ready to test the hardware and wiring before the installer makes the customized changes necessary for a particular site.
Elevator Control Capability
EntraPass allows installers to program up to 64 floors per elevator cab using expansion devices such as KT-PC4216, KT-PC4204 (16 floors maximum) with the KT-300 or such as KT-MOD-OUT16, KT-MOD-INP16 or KT-MOD-REL8 with the KT-400. This indispensable feature in a multi-tenant building allows facility managers to restrict specific floor access to authorized cardholders.
Integrated Badging
The Integrated Badging feature was added to EntraPass to allow users to design and print badges. Pictures and signatures can be imported or, with the necessary devices, captured and incorporated into cards for printing badges.
Interactive Floor Plans
EntraPass can import and display high-resolution graphics created on CAD-type systems (converted to .jpg or .bmp), allowing you to design a graphic-based system that operators can use with minimal training. Interactive buttons can be added to floor plans to display component status and offer full manual operation of the component in real-time.
Configurable Desktops by Operator
With EntraPass,
each Operator can be assigned up to
Interfacing with External Alarm Panels
KT-100, KT-300 and KT-400 controllers allow users to arm, disarm, and postpone the arming of an external alarm panel . This allows EntraPass to easily integrate with an external alarm system.
In/Out Feature
The In/Out feature is a low-cost alternative to high-priced dedicated In/Out systems. It enables operators to print or download time sheets in a CSV format to a payroll system.
Visual Diagnostics
EntraPass offers on-screen real-time visual representation of the system devices, with conditions updated in real-time, including high resolution floor plans that can be imported and displayed on screen. Interactive system buttons can be added to the graphic to display component status in real-time. Manual operations may be performed from the real-time system graphic.
Enhanced Video Integration
EntraPass adds real-time monitoring capability as a response to the growing importance of video in access control systems. Integration with American Dynamics’ Intellex® digital video management system through the powerful Intellex Application Programming Interface (API) provides real-time video monitoring as well as video playback. Video can be linked to real-time video monitoring as well as video playback. Video can be linked to access events and recorded from one to sixteen cameras from different Intellex units simultaneously. Presets, sequences, dome control and 1x1, 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4 views are available through the EntraPass software. All cameras can be called up directly from a floor plan simply by double-clicking on the camera or dome button. Operators can configure viewing parameters for digital video applications through an EntraPass user interface.
EntraPass Video Vault
EntraPass Video Vault enables all video clips from an Intellex alarm or an EntraPass video alarm to be automatically stored as Audio Video Interlaced format (.AVI) files or Kantech Video Intellex (.KVI), Kantech Video Archive (.KVA) and American Dynamics’ Network Client’s video format (.IMG) which can be password protected. Each EntraPass Video Vault may be connected to as many Intellex units as defined within the EntraPass software. Video may be saved to up to 24 pre-programmed hard drive locations. A .bmp image may be associated automatically with each video clip, and a thumbnail image may be created on the first frame of the video clip.
Vocabulary Editor
Simple and easy program used to translate the software in the language of your choice. By default, EntraPass is available in English, French, Spanish, German and Italian. It can also be translated in up to 99 languages, by using this feature.
Intrusion Integration
Addition of a manual operation on the intrusion components. A full access of the Panel Virtual Keypad attached to a KT-400 is now provided. A pass-through mechanism on the KT-400 links the Panel Manager of the Gateway directly with the panel’s DLL. An auto-detection function has been added to fetch the data directly from the hardware panel in order to optimize the provisioning process.