Paxton Access Releases Net2 v4 Access Control System

Access control integrated with range of building services Paxton Access Limited (www.paxton.co.uk), a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has released the latest version of Net2, its network access control solution. "Leading a substantial list of innovations in Net2 v4 is our new trigger and action functionality," explains Adam Stroud, Paxton Access' Sales and Marketing Director. "This enables users to link the Net2 software with a range of building services to generate specific actions as a result of trigger events. This will prove enormously popular with users and demonstrates our belief in the future of 'intelligent integration'." Potential applications for 'trigger and action' functionality are enormous. Examples include the ability to link lighting or heating systems to the entry of specific individuals into the building or the ability to notify security of alarm events via email or text message. "Users could even have the lift called for them as they arrive through the main entrance", explains Adam Stroud. A further innovation in Net2 v4 is 'Site Graphics', a feature that allows the user to 'place' all doors and cameras onto a visual representation of the user's site imported into the Net2 software. This means that security staff can swiftly identify the location of an alarm event and double click on the camera associated with it to view live images of what is occurring at the relevant door. This reduces the level of staff training required and reduces the need for security personnel to know the building intimately. Also, if security staff need to leave the screen unattended for any reason staff can set 'monitor doors'. Any events that occur at these specified doors while staff are away from the screen remain visible on screen until staff return and turn off the monitoring function. Net2 v4 also features integration with Milestone Systems' IP video surveillance software. This facilitates the viewing of time and location-linked video of subjects entering the building, events that are associated with an IP camera show an additional icon. To view what has caused an alarm, simply double click the icon and view the footage. The system is also invaluable in gathering evidence in the event of a subsequent prosecution. For further information contact Trish Bambury on tel: 0870 608 0886 or visit www.paxton.co.uk Submitted by Qube Magazine, for more articles visit www.qubeonline.co.uk