1. ViconNet® Digital Video Management
Vicon SMS
IP-Based Access Control
for Integration with
ViconNet® Digital Video Management

2. What is Vicon SMS?
Vicon SMS is a third-generation, best-of-breed IP-based security management solution designed for integration with the ViconNet digital video management system.
ViconNet video, corresponding to logged access control events, may be viewed and retrieved through the Vicon SMS interface.

3. Why Vicon SMS?
User-friendly ViconNet SMS software runs exclusively on a combination of network edge appliances and devices that require no PC-based server.
The browser-based interface allows control of the system from any browser-enabled PC with access to the network.
Vicon SMS is suitable for any size installation, from small to enterprise scale. Systems may be easily expanded and upgraded as needed.

4. Two Leading Solutions Working Together
The industry’s most powerful, complete integrated security solution

5. What Does 3rd Generation Mean?
3rd Generation – 2004 & beyond
Network edge appliances, edge devices, zero footprint software, no PC based server required – Vicon SMS!
2nd Generation s
Windows-based PCs, client/server environment, typical of most current product offerings (Lenel, GE, Honeywell, etc.)
1st Generation s
Host based systems using VAX or Unix and “dumb” video terminals.

6. Any Browser from Any Computer from Anywhere
Any Operating System
Any Browser*
Anywhere
may require VPN software
to access SMS through
corporate firewall
see manual for browser
compatibility variables

7. Let’s look at the components…7

8. SMS Controller Options
The Controller is the “Brain” of the system. Each network system requires one controller. The Controller provides the following functions:
Web Server
Database Server
Database Storage
Application Logic
Enterprise Ultra
Supports up to 3584 readers
Free-standing 2 RU unit with disk drive and RAID
Network
Supports up to 64 readers
Controller “card” fits within
wall mount or rack mount
enclosure
Enterprise
Supports up to 896 readers
Free-standing 1 RU unit with disk drive
Software and database reside within the controller. There is absolutely NO PC-based software needed to operate the system.

9. SMS Network Controller
Capacities
64 Card Readers
32 Nodes (Net Box Nodes and/or Micro Nodes)
Up to 10 Simultaneous Users
Technical
Form Factor – Fits within an aluminum wallmount or 4 RU rackmount enclosure
The same enclosure can also serve as a node, connecting to card readers, etc…
Processor – Intel IXP425
Operating System - Linux
RAM Memory – 128 MB
Flash ROM Memory – 48 MB
Compact Flash Memory – 2 GB Std, 8 GB Max

10. SMS Enterprise Controller
Capacities
896 Card Readers
64 Nodes (Net Box Nodes and/or Micro Nodes)
35 Simultaneous Users
Technical
Form Factor – 1U Rack Mount
Processor – Pentium
Operating System – BSD Unix
RAM Memory – 1GB
Hard Drive Data Storage – 80 GB

11. SMS Enterprise Ultra Controller
Capacities
3,584 Card Readers
256 Nodes (NetBox Nodes and/or MicroNodes)
35 Simultaneous Users
Technical
Form Factor – 2U Rack Mount
Processor – 1GHz Celeron
Operating System – BSD Unix
RAM Memory – 2GB
Hard Drive Data Storage – (2) 80 GB, Raid 1 Configuration

12. Node Options
Nodes are edge devices that connect card readers, temperature gauges and other physical security hardware to the network.
Nodes store data related to local access control events and relay the data to the Controller.
Networks are comprised of one Controller and any number of nodes.
Nodes are configured with application cards. Different types of cards allows the node to interface with different types of access control hardware. “Reader” cards are the most common.

13. Inside a Node… Rack Mount Lightweight aluminum enclosure features:
status LED
12 VDC power supply, 12
Fits standard 19” rack, 4 RU high
slots for up to 7 application cards
Wall Mount
Lightweight aluminum enclosure features:
key lock
status LED
tamper switch
12 VDC power supply
slots for up to 7 application cards
NOTE: Both of these models may be configured to serve as a Node or as a combination Controller/Node. Remember, one Controller must reside on each SMS network.

14. Application Cards Vicon SMS offers four types of application cards
Access Control Readers
Supports 2 readers, 4 inputs, 4 outputs
Supervised Inputs
Supports 8 inputs
Relay Controlled Outputs
Supports 8 outputs
Temperature Inputs
Supports 8 inputs
Vicon SMS offers a temperature probe for use with this application card

15. Another Option, the Micro Node…
The Micro Node is designed for installation directly at the door/reader location.
It does NOT use application cards.
It is not capable of serving as a combination Node/Controller.
A separate Controller must reside elsewhere on the network.
Micro Node
Self contained unit supports:
2 readers
2 switchable outputs for powering locks
1 temperature input
Connect directly to the network
PoE or local 12 V power 15

16. Vicon SMS System Topology
No PC-Based Server and No Viewing Software!
WAN/LAN
SMS Node
Browser
Zero Footprint !
Any PC Manufacturer !
Any Browser !
Any Operating System !
Anywhere !
SMS Node
Application Cards fit within the Nodes
Card Readers
In small to medium size systems, one “Controller Card” can fit within any one Node of the system
Larger systems require a free-standing Enterprise-Scale Controller:

17. Data Security & Conformance to IT Standards
Server to Nodes Data Security
Supports SHA1 Authentication Protocol, meaning only encrypted versions of passwords are stored on the server
Server to Browser
Supports Secure Socket Layer (SSL), ensuring security and integrity of all data transmitted and received via the browser
Compatible with any TCP/IP Wireless-Mesh Topology
Minimal Bandwidth Impact
100 bytes or less data packets
Resides in the customer’s established network security environment for optimum protection

18. Superior TCO – Total Cost of Ownership
acquisition
Cost of
installation
Cost of
operation
Cost of
maintenance
TCO = + + +
Cost of acquisition is similar to or less than 2G
Cost of installation is significantly less than 2G
No PC based server cost
Network connectivity
Remote configuration
No client software installation cost
Cost of operation is less by far
Familiar browser-delivered user experience
Highly graphical; highly intuitive
Complete documentation instantly available
Cost of maintenance is the least of all!
No Server/Client software management
No moving parts (hard drive/fan) → very high MTBF
Remote and collaborative maintenance

19. SMS Offers Advantages over 2G Systems
Cost of ownership savings over the lifetime of the system.
Complete scalability, where costs are directly related to size and complexity
Long-range compatibility with other IP devices and subsystems
Integration into the corporate IT and business systems standards
Geographic independence, ideal for deployment to multiple locations and manageable from any web enabled computer

20. Let’s see what it can do…

21. SMS ™ Access Control
Personnel data is stored in an ODBC-compliant (open database connectivity) format for use by any application
Integrated photo ID and video verification
Support for multiple card formats and multiple cards per person
Network-secure API for application integration
Access levels variable by threat level
Multi-day holiday schedules to the minute
Unlocks scheduled by time and threat level
Elevator control
Enrollment by reader or keyboard
Freeform query for access history reports

22. SMS™ Alarm Monitoring ViconNet recording initiated by event detection
Video camera commands on event activation
Automated video display call-up based on alarm
Monitoring desktop integrates alarms and video
Graphical floor plan shows location of active alarms
and SMS message generation on events
Alarm behavior variable by threat level
Analog temperature monitoring with rate alarms
Variable levels of supervision by alarm point
Detailed responder instructions by event
Selectable event and action priorities
Remotely arm or disarm alarm panels
Threat level change on event detection

23. SMS ™ Monitoring Desktop

24. SMS™ Video Management
Automatically attach video from any ViconNet camera to an alarm
Definable alarm window time
Move forward/back/pause or single frame step
Select camera presets
Call up live video
Trigger SMS events via virtual video inputs (video motion alarms, video loss alarms)

25. Live Graphic Setup and Service Screens

26. Upgrading SMS Systems is a Snap
Tiny upgrade files forwarded via
Upgrade your controller
All subordinate nodes & blades are automatically upgraded
Node
Browser Interface
SMS Network Controller
Node
LAN/WAN
Browser Interface
No updates needed for clients!
Browser Interface
Node

27. Summing it Up: Vicon SMS Offers the 3 Cs
Convergence
3rd Generation IP based technology integrated with video from the industry’s leading surveillance system, ViconNet
Solid State Network Edge Appliance and Edge Device Technology
Completely browser based – no PC software needed
Cost Savings
Save on the entire life cycle cost: Acquisition, Deployment, Operation, Maintenance (TCO)
Ease of Use and Remote Management & Maintenance
Long term succession planning architecture
Capabilities
Powerful and broad range of capabilities
Completely scalable for all application large and small: 2 doors to 100,000!!
Benefit from combined performance of powerful access control and premium video management capabilities

28. Time to Think Inside the Box…
…Advantage, Vicon SMS