Access Professional Edition by Bosch

Key features

• Rugged and proven access control hardware - the Bosch Access Modular Controller (AMC) hardware used by APE is rugged enterprise-level access control already active at thousands of installations including high-level security projects; AMC hardware stores up to 2 million events in offline operation - server rack or enclosure mounted with battery back-up option for standalone operation; coverage for up to 512 readers and 10,000 cards per system and up to three cards per person

• Entrance monitoring - monitor access points with live listing of access events including cardholder information; control entrances remotely and see entrance status from XProtect® location maps; in-context investigation via independent playback; quick link to access control workspace and overlay button support for access control commands; increased security at the entrance: operator can instantly verify matches between cardholder photo and cardholder at the door and remotely grant access after verification

• Video alarm verification - the alarm management highlights alarm locations with animation at the entrance location where the alarm occurred; live video and cardholder information (if available) is shown to verify the situation and treat the alarm; two-way audio communication via XProtect®-integrated audio devices; support for executing commands (i.e. unlock door)

• Map viewer and alarm management - display access device status on the map (i.e. door open, server connected) and control single access devices through the map (i.e. unlock or lock door)

• History event log - list and preview video of access point events; locate events triggered by specific cardholder activities and track a person's whereabouts for a specified time; view history log with integrated video footage and cardholder details including cardholder photo; advanced capabilities including printing of event reports

• Cardholder and visitor management - fast tracking of persons in the building for security and emergency reasons; automatic enrollment of badges to speed up the enrollment process and prevent errors

• Badge design - increased security with customized badges for person identification throughout the premises; import pictures, add text, draw lines, change colors and print them to a connected card printer; the Card Personalization Configuration software can be used to setup the settings for photos and printers which the APE software is using

• Arming and disarming of intrusion detection systems - an interfaced intrusion alarm system can easily be armed or disarmed over the access reader leaving the office secured against burglary attempts; highest level of security and convenience with cost saving integrated functionality

• Elevator and parking lot control - special door model for elevator control; the reader mounted inside the elevator activates the buttons of the floors authorized to the cardholder

• Easy installation - automatic device discovery of access controller hardware; service display for commissioning and trouble shooting; modular controller hardware with click and go mounting and removable connector blocks for easy wiring

• Easy to manage and view - integrated alarm management, entrance control, video verification (including badge photo details), entrance monitoring (live and playback) and logbook all operated from the XProtect® Smart Client

• One-stop-shop for your access control systems