Access Control – IP and Web-based
by Johannes G. Rietschel

Barix’s new Defconlock, a stand-alone, Ethernet-enabled security system for homes, businesses and remote facilities, allows users to take advantage of the easiest, most flexible, and cost-effective way to integrate and connect security systems: Internet Protocol (IP) communications.

Over the coming years, the use of conventional wiring using RS-485 and other proprietary communications methods will become largely obsolete in the security industry. TCP/IP-based networks are now the primary means of communication for devices ranging from Controllers to handheld wireless tablets. Barix’s Defconlock is at the forefront of IP communications.

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 easily connects to most readers, locks, sensors, keypads, door strikes, and a wide range of sensors and detection devices. Users can access the unit anytime via Ethernet connection, the Internet or even wireless networks using any standard web browser. 

Defconlock helps users monitor and secure any public and military infrastructure, including remote telecom, power, and water facilities, but works equally well in the home or business. 
 
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 homes and 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 emails. In the case of a security breach, an alarm is activated locally via relay output and/or through network communications, such as email, 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.

Security systems that tap into the IP network, such as Defconlock, now allow end-users to fully integrate multiple systems and share information in real-time via the Ethernet network. IP communications is the best way for different security systems, software and platforms to share information, 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.

About Barix

The security products team at Barix has provided secure TCP/IP based communications solutions for more than 15 years. Barix understands the markets; the implications of IP based communications – such as the non-deterministic and open nature of the networks – and can provide, design-in or license reliable, working and cost-effective solutions using standardized or custom hardware and software. Barix also offers a generic IP interface for building management and security applications, which easily connects existing systems to TCP/IP networks, providing on-the-fly strong encryption, and can be connected to anything using serial, digital and analog interfaces. For more information, visit www.barix.com.