Access Control Products

VIP Security install a range of components into any one system, depending on what is required.

Our brand of choice is the Siemens range as it offers superior reliability and ease of use – together with excellent factory back-up.

We are also trained in, and install large systems with CardaxFT, Tecom Challenger and Concept.

Siemens SiPass

Siemens SiPass is installed in all of Christchurch’s A Grade buildings, CCC, Art Gallery and Christchurch Cathedral.
The Siemens system is recognized as extremely reliable, which coupled with VIP Security’s outstanding customer service is why more and more Premium Customers use VIP Security and Siemens SiPass. See our Previous Projects to see just some of the Prestigious Clients we bend over backwards to please.

Advanced Central Controller (ACC)
This proven product from Siemens represents the latest in access control technology. Designed by Siemens STC (in Sydney), this new controller allows up to 96 devices to be directly controlled (these could be 96 single readers, 48 dual reader, 24 output modules, or 24 input modules – or combinations of each). Each ACC controller connects via a TCP/IP LAN to the main Siemens SiPass. Additionally, any ACC controller can talk directly with any other ACC controller, allowing an input on one ACC controller to activate outputs on another ACC elsewhere on the TCP/IP LAN. The new ACC hardware also connects to the older AdvaNTage hardware, thus increasing the life span of the older 1980’s hardware!

HID 52 Bit Ultra High Security Cards – Totally Unique
Siemens have designed a new encrypted 52bit card protocol to further enhance the security of your card system. The format is controlled only by Siemens in Germany, so there is absolutely no way anyone else in the world will have the same card as you (unlike the other card formats which multiple vendors can produce – thus control of the issues is lost). If you like, smart card technology is available too, using Siemens MiFare encoding.

Reader Interface Modules (RIM)
Three modules exist, a single reader version, a dual reader version (for in and out reader control) and an eight reader version. Each RIM allows the following inputs: door frame (reed switch and/or bond sense), Request to Exit, Auxiliary 1 (typically emergency egress switch), Auxiliary 2 and Auxiliary 3. All inputs are dual end of line monitored (meaning that the cables are monitored for external tampering). The total number of readers on a system can be as high as 12,800. Reader technologies offered are, 26,32, 36 and 52 bit HID format; MiFare smart cards; Barcode; Mag-swipe.

InPut Module (IPM)
This module allows 32 inputs and 4 changeover outputs to be connected onto the system. If one ACC was fully configured with IPM’s then a total of 2048 inputs and 256 outputs would be connected. The system server can handle hundreds of ACC's, thus the possible number of inputs is over 204,800 and 25,600 outputs.

OutPut Module (OPM)
This module allows 16 inputs (opto-isolated) and 16 changeover outputs to be connected onto the system. The primary use for this board is to provide lift control functions, in particular…
Single card present, single floor access. Total Tracking!
Floor button destination reporting – where was that master card used?
Individual lift control – why unlock other lift cars?

SiPass Software Add-on Modules
The Siemens SiPass system is hugely expandable.
Below is a current list (which is always expanding) of modules available...
The Graphics Module allows operators to control the system by simple mouse click operations. Plans can be imported directly from CAD DXF files.
Time and Attendance allows management reports on what time staff spend on site.
HR Client allows external payroll databases to be linked, such that cards are automatically added or deleted as staff changes are made.
CCTV interface allows any system inputs to activate camera views from a Pelco matrix switcher (essential for security control rooms). Patterns and tours can also be performed or triggered.
The DVR Interface module allows the Siemens SiPass to view recorded images stored on a Siemens Kodicom DVR, Dedicated Micros or Siemens SiStore DVR’s automatically by clicking on the active audit trail.
Guard Tour Module allows routes to randomly generated (or pre-defined) and issued to guard patrols. Alarms messages are generated should the guard fail to ‘peg’ within a certain time frame. The system utilises existing card readers.
Mutli-server module allows additional servers (typically across states or countries) to synchronize their card databases allowing (selected) cardholders to use one card across all sites (great for senior managers, airlines, large international corporates.
Lift Interface Module allows lift control (with destination reporting, single swipe – single floor, and single lift control). The output modules are expandable, and currently the largest Siemens lift system spans over 100 floors, across multiple lifts.
Card Printing module allows card holders photos (and other logos) to be designed via SiPass and then printed onto ISO-130 style proximity cards (or adhesive laminates).
Card Encoding module allows operators to encode their own cards (typically SMART cards or MagStripe cards). The encoding is encrypted typically to 36bits Siemens format.
Card validation module allows a stored card holders image to be displayed alongside a live image of a card holders (who recently swiped at a reader) allowing a guard to decide whether the person is who they say they are.
Live CCTV imaging module allows live CCTV to be displayed to any client on the system.
OPC Client/Server modules allows connectivity to other compliant systems (e.g. Siemens Apogee BMS system) such that external alarm messages can be integrated into the SiPass alarm monitoring.
Messaging Module allows and user defined message to be sent to a Pager, SMS cell phone, email account.
Contact-ID hardware module allows the above messenger module to transmit signals to a central monitoring station (for New Zealand and Australia).
Co-server Standby module is extensive software designed to keep two identical servers synchronized (within milli-seconds) such that a failure of one server allows the other server to ‘take control‘ while the faulty server is serviced.

SiPass Software Upgrades
Part of Siemens commitment to their customers is to offer very cost effective software upgrades for Siemens SiPass.
Often the initial software cost for SiPass may be higher than other products, however the ongoing software maintenance is extremely affordable.

CardaxFT

CardaxFT is built in Hamilton New Zealand, and is based on the Microsoft® Windows® platform. VIP Security has installed several CardaxFT sites, including Lincoln University, 104 Victoria Street and 115 Kilmore Street to name few.
A very scalable product, offering integrated intrusion, cameras, intercoms and lift control - CardaxFT is a fantastic product.

Tecom Challenger

Tecom has been around for some time now, and just keeps on getting better. Installed into some of New Zealand's largest sites. Originally designed for intrusion, this system incorporates access control and TCP/IP connectivity. The new controller (Forcefield) brings a whole new lease of life into the product, allowing older sites to be kept up-to-date.