ALWIN S FP ALCEA ALWIN S eng V3 03.13 - p. 1 / 10 The complete supervision tool The Alwin system is an integrated, flexible and modular management and supervision software package, designed to meet all requirements in terms of building security and supervision, particularly in the following areas: Physical access control Intrusion surveillance Technical alarm management Video surveillance Key management It adapts to user requirements and offers a range of features, such as: Graphic supervision Visitor management Badge customisation Key reservation Crisis management Interface with information systems An innovative concept The very modern Alwin system is based on the SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) concept and provides the following features: Distributed architecture: o The software modules can be located on several computers interconnected via Ethernet. This means improved availability and distribution of processes to adapt IT hardware resources to the system size (without limits). o The local processing units can be programmed and communicate with each other and this means that complex automation equipment can be controlled remotely while remaining operational in the event of IT hardware (servers or network) being unavailable.
ALWIN S FP ALCEA ALWIN S eng V3 03.13 - p. 2 / 10 Modularity: o Alwin software is made up of a set of independent programs, called modules, and each one manages a feature. The modules communicate with each other using a software bus messaging system. Interoperability with third-party applications: o Alwin offers data exchange standards, such as Web Services, OPC, LDAP and XML exchanges. This enables the Alwin application to be integrated into existing information system environments. o A few examples: bidirectional data flows to technical hypervisors, data update from LDAP directories, synchronisation with centralised databases Open system for integration of heterogeneous hardware: o Alwin integrates standard data exchange protocols to communicate with industrial equipment, intrusion systems, video storage devices, etc. User-friendly and tailored services Multi-application system: Alwin is an ever-expanding multi-application supervisor. It comprises function blocks assembled according to user requirements. Multi-site and multi-station system: it can meet the needs of several buildings, controlled by different local or remote management stations. Operators can connect to the server at the same time using the same or different applications. Multi-lingual system: Available simultaneously to the operator in French and English, the software can be developed in other languages depending on demand. Connecting to Alwin Graphic supervision: it simplifies and speeds up system operation thanks to immediate location of information on a layout or map using animated icons. The operator can therefore remotely control systems by simply clicking on the mouse (opening an access, enabling/disabling the intrusion system, video pictures of areas, etc.). Increased security: data access is controlled by the application itself using a password. Supervisor codes are integrated to create/view/edit all or part of the data. In addition, a software user hierarchy can be managed by groups, with very specific rights. Time programs: actions to be performed at set times can easily be configured. The system therefore handles status changes defined according to building organisation requirements.
ALWIN S FP ALCEA ALWIN S eng V3 03.13 - p. 3 / 10 Reliability: o Local mode: in the event of a broken connection (Ethernet, field bus, etc.), the controllers guarantee system operation and store events. o Watchdog: an automatic restart is planned in the event of failure of one of the modules. o Server redundancy: a second server automatically takes over in the event of main server failure. Logs: they can be used for real-time event monitoring, conducting searches according to multi-criteria filters, or building and storing "favourite" filters. Automatic purge scenarios can be set, particularly for compliance with data protection laws. Access log Export/editing/requests: for logs and databases, Alwin offers integrated search and analysis tools or enables them to be exported to external tools. Programs/routines: they can be set by the user and tailored to all the building's specific automation requirements. Basic features are provided as standard in the system. Distribution of software updates: a server update also triggers updating of client stations which are therefore updated automatically. This facilitates operational maintenance of the entire system. Backup/Recovery: the user interface is simple. These operations do not require any specific IT knowledge to be carried out in full. Backup can be triggered automatically or on request. User friendly: the tool bars can be set and the window styles can be changed to suit the users. Multiple windows can be used to organise work spaces on one or more screens.
ALWIN S FP ALCEA ALWIN S eng V3 03.13 - p. 4 / 10 Applications Access control: A person, associated with one or more IDs (badges), is entered in the system: validity start and end date, authorised areas, dates and times of access, etc. According to the person's rights, Alwin authorises (or not) access to the given area and triggers (or not) door opening. The software is used: To create name badges and customise them To assign rights to these badges: who has the right to access where and when? To archive all events in a log (access log, alarm log, etc.) to carry out searches afterwards if necessary. Alwin tool bar List of people To apply multi-criteria filters, i.e. search for data saved in the logs according to different criteria: date, time, name, etc.
ALWIN S FP ALCEA ALWIN S eng V3 03.13 - p. 5 / 10 To apply pre-saved filters for daily, weekly or other requests. To register badges on workstations featuring a USB or RS232 reader For compatibility with all reading technologies (magnetic, bar code, chip card, 125KHz or 13.56 MHz proximity, long range, biometrics, etc.) from all brands (HID, STID, Balogh, etc.) and Aperio-type locks. For anti-pass back and anti-time back For requests like "Who is present on-site? " For time schedules on the doors: controlled or free access, for example For remote opening from an operating station (doors, gates, railings, fences, double-door system, etc.) For crisis management to instantly adapt the building security level in a few mouse clicks. Intrusion surveillance: o Accessing intrusion detectors on self-monitored lines o Controlling the system via customisable colour touch screens panels o Native control in the event of an alarm (via relay outputs for sirens/strobe lights, or via protocols for transmitters, video systems) o Enabling and disabling automation equipment o Table for managing and summarising intrusion detection areas Crisis management and intrusion area o Sending alarms (with doubt dispelled) to a remote monitoring centre, supported protocols: CESA, contact ID o Displaying alarms on graphic charts
ALWIN S FP ALCEA ALWIN S eng V3 03.13 - p. 6 / 10 o Interfacing with specific systems for high-risk sites Configuring telephone transmitters To manage technical alarms: o Accessing digital or supervised inputs and digital outputs o Emitting sound which differs according to the alarm type o Table for processing alarms with instructions and actions to perform o Graphic display of points/equipment with alarm raised o Accessing external modules using different protocols Processing alarms
ALWIN S FP ALCEA ALWIN S eng V3 03.13 - p. 7 / 10 For key management: o Simple and easy setting in the same user interface and with the same principle as access control o Cabinet opening and key releasing authorised according to rights, option for setting release of a single key or a set of keys o Real-time monitoring and archiving of key movement ("Who has the key?" and "Who had the key?") o Graphic representation of missing keys and alarm raised when "key not returned" in time o Raising cabinet alarms (door forced open, loss of IP communication). KMS 88 key cabinet
ALWIN S FP ALCEA ALWIN S eng V3 03.13 - p. 8 / 10 Videosurveillance: o The operator has the same ergonomics for video, access and alarms. The work station is easy to use and user management is simplified. o Shared logs used to consult all recordings linked to site security: access, alarms, pictures, video footage, etc. o All interactions are possible because the cameras and video storage device are IPbased like the other equipment in the Alwin architecture. Alwin Vision Graphic supervision: o Dynamic graphics: site pictures created from architectural drawings and an icon library o Native SVG formats, BMP, JPG, PNG, etc. compatible o Chart management: plan of an area or floor: zoom possible without altering display
ALWIN S FP ALCEA ALWIN S eng V3 03.13 - p. 9 / 10 o On-line graphics editor Graphic supervision on global scale......at regional level... at local level... zoom And also... Visitor management with option of Web client for pre-registration Car park management, restricted access, display panel control Badge customisation: printing and encoding Integration of locks (wireless cylinder or lever handle) Alarm sending via TEXT or EMAIL Automatic import/export Third-party system interfaces: OPC-DA, OPC-AE, XML, LDAP standards Key reservations with Web client option Attendance management Server redundancy Etc.
ALWIN S FP ALCEA ALWIN S eng V3 03.13 - p. 10 / 10 A few practical applications Badge access control for the company's main entrance, only when the receptionist is absent Ability of enabling/disabling the intrusion alarm when a badge is presented and a secret code is entered Controlling car park rising barriers, VMSs (Variable Message Signs) to indicate the occupancy rate or other plain-text messages Pre-positioning mobile video cameras on an access or alarm event, triggering video recording in the event of intrusion Switching on lights when a badge is presented, in the event of intrusion, etc. Controlling traffic lights for traffic control, or pictograms for pedestrian access (turnstiles) with operating modes Managing bank-type double-door systems featuring two or more doors, including access control, alarm and video solutions and possibly operating modes Lift prioritisation to secure access to given floors: private or sensitive areas Assistance for IEP (Internal Emergency Plan) on SEVESO type sites, on-site attendance, badge readers, clearance date management (depends on activity of the industrial plant) Consulting video recordings relating to an alarm from the alarm log (Alwin Vision required) Displaying the photo of the person presenting its badge Image comparison by a system operator (Alwin Vision required)