Application Notes

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with Axxon One Video Management Systems (VMS), enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

The Protege GX Milestone XProtect Bidirectional Integration synchronizes Protege GX records and events with the Milestone XProtect video management system (VMS), unlocking a wide range of functionality within the XProtect Smart Client. View door status, events and linked video footage in a single interface, monitor and acknowledge alarms in either system and view Protege GX users and photos within XProtect. 

This integration can be installed simultaneously with the XProtect integration described in Application Note 242, creating a truly bidirectional solution. 

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with Avigilon V7 Video Management Systems (VMS), enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

This application note covers the Modbus client integration, which allows a Protege GX controller to monitor and control building automation devices such as thermostats, humidity controls and light sensors on a Modbus network. For information on how to interface the Protege GX controller to a Modbus network as a server device, to allow inputs and outputs connected to the Protege system to be read and controlled by the Modbus client, see AN-023.

When you use credentials with default encryption keys, it is possible for bad actors to create clone cards which can gain access to your system. ICT recommends that you mitigate this risk by using ICT Secured MIFARE, MIFARE DESFire and mobile credentials with custom encryption keys. This document provides a summary of the process for ordering custom credentials and configuring card readers to use them.

Aperio integration enables Aperio wireless locking devices to be used within the Protege WX system via connection to Aperio IP hubs. This application note covers the requirements for integrating with Aperio IP hubs, the capabilities of the integration, and the required programming in the Aperio Programming Application and Protege WX.

Aperio integration enables Aperio wireless locking devices to be used within the Protege GX system via connection to Aperio IP hubs. This application note covers the requirements for integrating with Aperio IP hubs, the capabilities of the integration, and the required programming in the Aperio Programming Application and Protege GX.

Many retail shops and other premises that are open to the public need a method of alerting staff members when a customer enters the building. These businesses typically use a 'door chime', which makes a beep, chime or bell sound when the door is opened.

The area loiter feature in Protege GX enables facilities to limit the amount of time users spend in an area. This is commonly used in carparks, and can potentially be used to enforce payment for exceeding a free parking period. It can help restrict congregation in transition areas, and may be used in break rooms to ensure that staff are not exceeding break times.

Floor plans give operators a graphical view of the layout of a site and the status of elements within it. This provides the ability to view and control elements from the Protege GX software in real time. Floor plans can be added to status pages to provide a comprehensive view of what's happening in the system. They can also be associated with specific devices and opened from events by right clicking on the associated device record in the event log.

Protege GX integrates with SIP-enabled intercom terminals to provide operators such as guards and night staff with a more secure way to manage access via intercom systems, allowing them to view and communicate with a visitor before granting access remotely. Operators are able to initiate and answer calls from an intercom, view its camera feed, and unlock an associated door.

Protege keypads can be programmed to allow authorized users to perform a wide range of functions beyond simply arming and disarming. They can perform advanced area control, unlock doors, trigger outputs, monitor inputs, and review device status, system troubles and events. The Protege system allows you to easily and precisely define which users are able to access which keypads, and exactly what they can and can't do once they're logged in.

Antipassback configuration in Protege GX enables you to discourage or prevent users from passing back their access cards or PIN codes to someone else, or tailgating other employees through doors without entering credentials. Along with appropriate user education, antipassback can enhance the security and safety of the site, and improve the accuracy of user counting features such as automatic arming, attendance reports and muster reports.

Function outputs provide a method for controlling outputs based on the state of a door. When the door is unlocked, up to three function outputs or output groups can be activated, each with its own activation time and settings. Function outputs operate independently of the door's lock outputs, which makes them a more flexible alternative for controlling outputs based on door activity.

High level integration between Protege GX and Salto SHIP enables you to seamlessly combine the real-time power of online doors with the versatility and cost effectiveness of offline doors to give your access control system true flexibility.

A guard tour is a method for ensuring that security guards complete a certain patrol route at the expected times. Guards must 'check in' at specific locations within defined intervals, and an alarm is raised if this does not occur. This ensures that high security areas are checked regularly, and produces a record for compliance and review purposes. The flexibility of Protege GX enables you to extend your existing access and security system to provide custom guard tour functionality.

In addition to standard central station reporting, Protege GX offers a number of features to ensure that important events are sent to the right people, at the right time. Operator alarms send a popup window to Protege GX operators when selected events occur in the system, ensuring there will be a quick response. Email-on-event actions allow you to automatically send a notification to key stakeholders, for events where an urgent response is not required.

The KeySecure system by CIC Technology enables centralized management of C.Q.R.iT electronic lockers and key cabinets, providing secure storage for a variety of items including keys, phones, laptops and briefcases. Protege GX integration with KeySecure enables you to control access to KeySecure items and cabinets using Protege GX users, access levels and schedules.

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with Wisenet WAVE Video Management Systems (VMS), enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

The security enhancement feature in Protege WX provides greater control over keypad security and the use and maintenance of user PINs. With this feature you can require users to present dual credentials (both User ID and PIN) to gain access to a keypad, and configuration settings allow you to specify PIN expiry periods, PIN generation and complexity rules, and whether the site will allow duplicate PINs.

In Protege systems it is possible to independently disable remote arming and disarming functionality on an individual area basis. This ensures the area cannot be armed via the user interface, web client or any other remote means, and can only be armed and disarmed using a local keypad. This feature supports ULC Standard S302, which limits arming and disarming of a Security Level 3 or Level 4 Area to only the local system keypad(s). These protection requirements are applicable for safes, ATMs, CDUs, CRUs, night depositories and vaults.

As the Protege system is in continuous development, sometimes the controller has capabilities which are not yet available in the user interface. It is often possible to enable and configure these features by entering programming commands. This application note contains a list of commands which can be used to program specific features in the controller.

The purpose of the Enhanced Smart Reader Outputs option is to allow individual control of reader LEDs and beepers so they can be activated independently. Wiring the reader in RS-485 configuration leaves the BZ, L1 and L2 available for connection to additional devices, and Enhanced Smart Reader Output configuration provides independent control over these outputs. This application note provides instructions on programming Enhanced Smart Reader Outputs in Protege WX.

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) is a method which allows you to create a static hostname even when the external IP address of the controller is not fixed. The controller contains an integrated DDNS client which automatically updates the DDNS provider whenever the IP address changes. This application note provides instructions for setting up integrated DDNS.

ICT readers support communication using OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) standard 2.2. This application note outlines the configuration and programming requirements to enable OSDP communication, and specifies the communication packets supported by the reader.

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with the March Networks Command Enterprise Server, enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

The Protege Temperature and Humidity Sensor (PRT-ATH1) can extend your Protege GX system by providing temperature, humidity and dew point readings. These can be used for a range of applications, from monitoring sensitive equipment to providing input for integrated HVAC systems. This application note outlines how to program the temperature and humidity sensor in Protege GX.

The Building Automation Control network (BACnet) is a standardized protocol for communication between building automation devices. Protege GX controllers are able to monitor and control BACnet objects in exactly the same way as other outputs and data values on the Protege network, including use with programmable functions. Protege GX records can also be exposed to the BACnet network to allow BACnet objects to interact with them as though they were connected on the BACnet system.

SIA Level Two is a reporting format defined by the Security Industry Association. It is available for both IP and phone line reporting and provides many reporting features ideal for access control, automation and large burglary installations. This application note provides instructions for programming SIA reporting, describes the SIA L2 format, and outlines the reporting codes and options available.

Contact ID is an established and widely supported reporting format, which can be used to report events and alarms over a phone line or IP connection. This application note describes the Contact ID reporting format and outlines the reporting and mapping options available in Protege GX and Protege WX.

MIFARE DESFire credentials can be programmed with standard application configuration or custom application configuration. The purpose of this application note is to clarify the differences between cards that have been programmed with custom application keys and standard application keys to simplify the process of ordering cards.

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is an extension of the HTTP protocol which encrypts data transfer between web server and browser for better information security. Browsers now strongly discourage the use of unencrypted HTTP, making HTTPS the basis of the modern web. This application note describes how to install an HTTPS certificate onto a controller and begin using HTTPS.

The Protege F2F8 reader expander module is designed as a replacement for legacy Casi-Rusco Picture Perfect, Secure Perfect and other similar proprietary F/2F systems. This application note provides instructions for the specific configuration required for the F/2F expander modules.

The application note describes two advanced features which assist in minimizing offsite reporting of false alarms.

• Remote Notify Delay helps to prevent reporting of false alarms caused by disarming procedures.
• Smart Input Mode allows configuration of sequentially confirmed alarms to reduce false activations.

Protege GX integration with ASSA ABLOY DSR software systems and IP-enabled locks combines wireless and PoE locking system technology with integrated electronic access control, intruder detection and building automation. This application note provides the system requirements, supported hardware and functionality, and configuration instructions for this integration.

The Protege GX Single Record Download Service uses a differential download process, only downloading the specific records and fields that have changed in the database. Record changes downloaded by this service are typically received by a controller in under 30 seconds. This reduces download times considerably, especially on large sites with many controllers. This application note contains instructions for installing and configuring the single record download service, and enabling and disabling single record downloads.

Protege GX provides advanced and highly customizable time and attendance monitoring and reporting functionality. This includes the ability to display sign in and sign out times on Protege keypads, configure shift times to report attendance, breaks and hours worked, and create the specific output you need with selectable report templates and configurable user field selections.

A 'man down switch' is a safety mechanism commonly used in hazardous areas. If the area is occupied and no active movement or response is detected for a defined period of time, an alarm is activated so that people on site, the monitoring station and emergency services are notified. This application note describes how to program a man down switch in a specific area, using the sensor inputs already present in that area.

Protege GX provides the ability to encrypt user PINs in the database, removing open visibility and strengthening security protocols for high security sites where this visibility may be seen as a risk. This application note provides instructions for configuring user PIN encryption and advanced PIN security management.

For physical inputs, it is possible to set an alarm input speed and restore input speed. Using commands, you can also set alarm and restore speeds for trouble inputs. This can be used to delay or prevent unnecessary system alarms.

In normal circumstances, if a door is opened while the lock is activated the door immediately enters a 'door forced' state, activating warning outputs and opening a trouble input that is reported to the central monitoring station. However, sometimes it is preferable to add a delay to this process to prevent unnecessary alarms and expensive call outs.

Protege system inputs can be connected to an array of EOL monitored or dry contact devices such as magnetic switches and PIR motion detectors. While the most common End of Line (EOL) resistor configurations for inputs can be selected from the available options within the user interface, custom resistor configurations and input doubling can also be easily achieved through the use of specific commands, providing sites with unlimited configuration possibilities.

Integration with the Commend intercom terminals enables mapping of intercom call states and alarms to Protege GX inputs, allowing call states and alarms to be identified, reported and displayed on floor plans and status pages. This application note describes how to program the Protege GX components to interface with the Commend intercom terminals.

Protege GX integration with Windows Active Directory provides the convenience and security of Windows Authentication, allowing operators to automatically log in to Protege GX with their domain credentials. This application note describes how to implement Windows Authentication for use with the Protege GX Web Client, using the Kerberos Protocol.

Protege GX integration with the Otis Elevator Management System (EMS) provides a destination dispatch solution integrated with access control and intruder detection. Users and associated access levels are configured within Protege GX and used to validate which floors people can travel to and when. To the end user, this integration is as simple as presenting a card at a reader and selecting the floor they wish to travel to.

Princeton Identity is a biometric identification system turning every user's face into the world's most unique access credential. Using iris identification, face capture and other biometrics, the system offers multifactor hands-free capabilities, giving the user a fast and frictionless enrollment and access experience. For added security a biometric reader can be combined with an ICT access control reader to require card and biometric credentials (dual factor identification).

Protege GX integration with the Otis Medium Level Interface (MLI) elevator system provides a destination dispatch solution integrated with access control and intruder detection. Users and associated access levels are configured within Protege GX and used to validate which floors people can travel to and when. To the end user, this integration is as simple as presenting a card at a reader and selecting the floor they wish to travel to.

The purpose of the Enhanced Smart Reader Outputs option is to allow individual control of reader LEDs and beepers so they can be activated independently. Wiring the reader in RS-485 configuration leaves the BZ, L1 and L2 available for connection to additional devices, and Enhanced Smart Reader Output configuration provides independent control over these outputs. This application note provides instructions on programming Enhanced Smart Reader Outputs in Protege GX.

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with Genetec Security Center Video Management Systems (VMS), enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

Protege GX integration with the PlateSmart system combines automatic license plate recognition (LPR) with access control. This enables sites to use cameras at carpark entry and exit points to grant access, providing enhanced convenience and security for users.

As Protege GX systems grow, the time taken for data to be downloaded to controllers increases, and delays in important changes such as new user records can be troublesome. One effective solution is to implement a secondary download server to share the load of performing downloads to controllers. With a second server performing downloads the same data is transferred twice as fast as when using a single download server.

Protege systems provide onboard support for the C-Bus communication protocol, allowing you to integrate with any new or existing C-Bus system. Control C-Bus groups using any output or input in the Protege system, or trigger access and security functions from C-Bus units. This application note provides instructions on integrating Protege systems with a C-Bus system for building automation services.

Protege GX Active Directory integration provides synchronization and authentication for Active Directory users, enabling organizations to leverage the user management and security policies that AD provides. This application note describes the Protege GX integration with Active Directory and provides instructions for its configuration.

The Protege GX Visitor Management System (VMS) allows sites to manage visitor sign in, identity labels, access, notification, and sign out. This application note describes the operation and provides instructions for configuring the Protege GX VMS.

Protege GX compliance types allow you to control access to doors based on compliance requirements. Any custom requirement from industry certifications to site safety training can be used as a credential alongside standard cards and PINs to improve compliance on site. This application note provides instructions for setting up compliance types in Protege GX.

For doors that contain multiple locks or outputs in the opening sequence, the Protege GX system utilizes additional lock outputs to precisely control the sequential operation of those outputs. Up to 5 additional lock outputs or output groups can be programmed on a door, allowing control of additional locks, door actuators or opening devices, each with their own individual activation and delay time.

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with Avigilon V6 Video Management Systems (VMS), enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

Along with standard locking devices, Protege GX provides the ability to control a wide range of mechanisms which are installed on doors, including night locks / safety locks, door pumps / automatic door openers and shunt relays. These devices are commonly used to improve security, provide accessibility and achieve regulatory compliance. This application note provides programming instructions for these door mechanisms.

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is an extension of the HTTP protocol which encrypts data transfer between web server and browser for better information security. Browsers now strongly discourage the use of unencrypted HTTP, making HTTPS the basis of the modern web. This application note describes how to install an HTTPS certificate onto a controller and begin using HTTPS.

It is good practice to regularly purge events from the Protege GX events database to prevent the database from becoming full. You can configure Protege GX to automatically take a differential backup every time events are purged, creating a record of the purged events. At a later point, you can restore any differential backup through SQL Server Management Studio in order to review past events.

Area counting in Protege GX is used to monitor and control the number of people in a specified area. For more advanced functionality, area counting can be configured to count the users with a defined access level who are present in the area. Once programmed in Protege GX, these counts can be monitored and used to control a variety of advanced access, intrusion and automation functions.

As technology expands rapidly so does the possibility of security breaches or nefarious hackers attempting to break in and steal data. In order to keep systems safe and secure a number of protocols and security features are implemented to protect communications and the data being transferred. Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a commonly used example of such protocols. TLS 1.2 has been implemented in Protege GX and is the default security setting for Protege GX software communication channels. This application note outlines the steps to fully configure Protege GX to use TLS 1.2.

Credential types are used by the Protege GX system to recognize alternative forms of user identification for the purpose of access control. It allows the system to interpret custom card formats and recognize credential data in a wide variety of other formats, which provides a flexible method of integrating with third-party systems and card readers. This application note provides instructions on programming Protege GX for operation with customized credential types.

The security enhancement feature in Protege GX provides greater control over keypad security and the use and maintenance of user PINs. With this feature you can require users to present dual credentials (both User ID and PIN) to gain access to a keypad, and configuration settings allow you to specify PIN expiry periods, PIN generation and complexity rules, and whether the site will allow duplicate PINs.

Many commercial buildings and residential dwellings use KONE elevator systems. Integration with Protege GX increases security within these sites while further improving people flow. The Destination 880 functionality extends the communication paths of the KONE high level elevator service to up to 32 KONE Group Controllers (KGCs). Moreover the KGCs can be clustered into groups and the ICT interface to the KGCs can support up to 32 groups. This application note describes how to program the ICT controller to interface with the KONE Destination 880 system.

Protege GX integration with Ademco Vista control panels allows you to monitor and control legacy installations based on 128BP and 250BP panels. Each zone and partition in the Ademco system can be mapped to a Protege input and area, which can be viewed and controlled as part of the Protege GX system. This application note contains the requirements, physical configuration and programming steps for this integration.

Allegion integration allows you to utilize Allegion locking system technology within Protege WX integrated electronic access control, intruder detection and building automation. Users and access control are configured within Protege WX, while the Allegion locks act as credential readers as well as locking devices. This application note provides the system requirements, supported hardware and functionality, and configuration instructions for this integration.

LED functions provide a visual indication of the status of a monitored area through customizable LED displays. Up to 4 unique LED functions can be programmed for each door type, allowing the same range of functionality to be easily applied to multiple doors. This application note describes how to configure LED functions for operation.

There are two hardware versions of the tSec reader. The older version only supports green and blue LED colors, while the newer version can support any color made up of red, green and blue LEDs. This application note describes how to identify the tSec reader version.

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with FLIR Latitude 9.2, enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with DW Spectrum Video Management Systems (VMS), enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with NX Witness Video Management Systems (VMS), enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

Suprema Biometrics is a biometric identification system turning every user into the world's most unique access credential. Using finger scan identification, face capture and other biometrics, the Suprema BioEntry, BioEntry Plus and FaceStation devices offer the user a fast enrollment and access experience. For added security a biometric reader can be combined with an ICT access control reader to require card and biometric credentials (dual factor identification).

Schedules are defined timeframes that can be used to control when a user can gain access to doors, areas and floors, unlock doors and floors automatically, arm and disarm areas, turn outputs on or off, and change the way devices behave at different times and days. This application note provides instructions for configuring schedules and holidays in Protege WX.

Schedules are defined timeframes that can be used to control when a user can gain access to doors, areas and floors, unlock doors and floors automatically, arm and disarm areas, turn outputs on or off, and change the way devices behave at different times and days. This application note provides instructions for configuring schedules and holidays in Protege GX.

Protege WX allows facilities to control access and automated functions as part of their booking/scheduling process. When a user arrives at the facility they use a credential to activate functions associated with the booking e.g. lights and/or door access. Sometimes a user may request multiple bookings for all or parts of a facility on the same day. This application note describes how to allow a user with a number of consecutive (sequential) bookings to only activate the Protege WX functions once for the complete duration of these bookings.

The tSec Extra card holder enables you to improve health and safety, provide machine management, and maximize energy efficiency by requiring an authorized user to be present at all times. Proximity cards and readers are typically used for door control, but they can also be used to control things such as lighting, heating, machinery and other functions. The tSec Extra card holder allows sites to require the card to remain in place, ensuring that the authorized user is always present.

The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was designed to align data privacy laws across Europe, protect and empower all EU citizens to enable self-management of data privacy and reshape the way organizations across the region approach data privacy. This application note describes how Protege WX complies with GDPR.

The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was designed to align data privacy laws across Europe, protect and empower all EU citizens to enable self-management of data privacy and reshape the way organizations across the region approach data privacy. This application note describes how Protege GX complies with GDPR.

Protege GX allows facilities to control access and automated functions as part of their booking/scheduling process. When a user arrives at the facility they use a credential to activate functions associated with the booking e.g. lights and/or door access. Sometimes a user may request multiple bookings for all or parts of a facility on the same day. This application note describes how to allow a user with a number of consecutive (sequential) bookings to only activate the Protege GX functions once for the complete duration of these bookings.

OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) is an industry standard reader protocol which supports encrypted communications between the reader and the expander module, known as Secure Channel communication. Protege modules support connection of OSDP readers, allowing you to extend your system with readers from a number of manufacturers. This application note outlines the prerequisites and supported functionality for OSDP readers, and the programming steps required.

Copying an existing controller enables an installer to greatly reduce the amount of basic programming required during initial set up of a new site. This saves time and reduces overall costs, and means the installer can keep standardization across large multi-site commercial and corporate installations.

Access control systems are not limited to controlling access to doors. Buildings that have elevators often require access to floors to be controlled as well. Low level elevator integration with Protege systems enables cost effective access control of almost any elevator system, regardless of age or capability. This application note describes the hardware requirements for low level elevator control, and demonstrates how to program an elevator integration in a Protege system.

Record groups provide the ability to divide a site into functional groups such as building, branch or region. This can be used to streamline reporting, floor plans and status pages, but is primarily designed to customize an operator's user interface to display only the records they are required (or authorized) to access.

Protege systems provide a generic interface with Savant Home Automation Systems. This application note provides configuration instructions for the integration.

Mastermind is an Ademco 685 compliant central monitoring station platform that communicates with Protege's ArmorIP reporting protocol via TCP/IP. This application note describe how to configure Mastermind to send and receive polling messages.

Protege GX offers the ability to automatically export any report to a file or email it to specified addresses on a regular schedule. This is useful for auditing events and users, keeping up-to-date records of current site status and importing data from Protege GX into third-party systems.

This application note includes programming examples for common reporting scenarios as well as troubleshooting information. 

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with Milestone DVR Systems, enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

Protege GX HLI integration with MCE (Motion Control Engineering) elevator systems provides a destination dispatch solution integrated with access control and intruder detection. Users and associated access levels are configured within Protege GX and used to validate which floors people can travel to and when. To the end user, this integration is as simple as presenting a card at a reader and selecting the floor they wish to travel to.

The function codes feature in Protege GX provides the ability to program a function - such as arming an area or activating an output - which can be activated by authorized users from a card reader with a PIN pad. Any manual commands that are available in Protege GX can be achieved using function codes. This application note provides the steps required to create a function code, assign it to a door, and initiate the function code at a reader.

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with Arkiv Video Management Systems (VMS), enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

Keypads provide the on-site user interface to a Protege integrated access control, security and building automation system. This application note describes the keypad menu structure, features and access for Protege keypads. This includes information on the menu options that are available on the keypad and the functions that users can perform when using a keypad connected to the Protege system.

Custom fields provide a consistent and organized way to store additional user information which would not otherwise exist in Protege GX. Create additional tabs and fields for vehicle details, company department, safety qualifications, emergency contacts, sporting affiliations and any other user data. Custom fields can be selected in reporting to easily identify staff, visitors, tenants and other users by specified custom criteria.

Protege GX integration with the KeyWatcher Touch electronic key management system enables KeyWatcher Touch system operation to be synchronized with Protege GX users, access levels and schedules, allowing users to log on to the KeyWatcher Touch cabinet and have SmartKeys electronically released or returned to key slots within the cabinet. Integration between the systems also allows the extensive reporting functionality available within Protege GX to be used with the events and alarms available with KeyWatcher Touch.

Intercom integration allows data from intercom button presses to be passed to Protege GX and used as a credential for access to elevator floors, extending the ability of Protege GX to provide access control through integration between intercom and elevator systems.

Credential types are used by the Protege WX system to recognize alternative forms of user identification for the purpose of access control. It allows the system to interpret custom card formats and recognize credential data in a wide variety of other formats, which provides a flexible method of integrating with third-party systems and card readers. This application note provides instructions on programming Protege WX for operation with customized credential types.

The Protege GX EasyLobby integration is ideal for granting temporary access to visitors including customers, guests, tradespeople and contractors. Details are extracted from the Visitor Management System and used to grant access for the duration the visitor will be on site. Users and access levels can be given start and expiry times, allowing you to manage bookings down to the minute. This application note provides instructions for configuring the EasyLobby integration.

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with Geutebrück GeViScope DVR systems, enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

Integration between Protege GX and the VingCard Visionline wireless locking system provides a simple and seamless way to manage back of house staff access to electronic hotel locks directly from the Protege GX interface. This application note provides instructions for configuring the VingCard Visionline integration.

A duress code is an easy and safe way to let someone know that you are arming or disarming your system in case of an emergency. It is used to warn others that you are being forced to do something against your will. Entering a duress code will arm or disarm the system and immediately transmit a silent message to the monitoring station. This application note describes how to configure duress codes.

Two factor authentication ensures that the person identifying themselves at a card reader is actually who they claim to be. It is designed to guard against a lost or stolen card being used to unlawfully gain access by taking into account two different aspects: What you have (card) and what you know (PIN). This application note describes how to configure two factor authentication.

When you are connecting the Protege Mobile App to a Protege 'place', it is important to ensure that the communications are secure. To achieve this, it is strongly recommended for all live sites to use an SSL certificate signed by a trusted third-party certificate authority. This is used to encrypt communications between the mobile app and Protege system. This application note describes how to secure your place.

Many sites have specific emergency door control requirements, to either unlock doors for evacuation in emergency situations such as fire, or to lock doors to contain areas or prevent entry and/or exit. In Protege systems, emergency egress and lockdown functionality is achieved by using programmable functions to customize door control in response to defined inputs. This application note describes how to configure the Protege programming required to implement automated emergency egress and lockdown door control.

The door interlocking feature in Protege GX is used to create an isolation area that restricts simultaneous access, often to separate unsafe areas from safe areas or ensure clean air separation for controlled environments. Also known as a mantrap or sally port, door interlocking generally comprises a corridor with a door at each end, separating the hazardous area from the safe area. It ensures that only one of the doors can be opened at any given time.

Area counting is used to monitor and control how many people are in a specified area. The system utilizes this information to respond when the area becomes full or empty. Typically, this is used to prevent too many people accessing a restricted area, or to automatically arm an intruder detection area when the last person leaves. This application note describes how to program area counting.

Access level outputs are used to identify a single user or a group of users as they pass through a common point and provide a tailored system response. This feature may be used to customize building automation for things like zoned energy management or after-hours cleaning teams. This application provides examples and instructions for utilizing access level outputs.

Push notifications for the Protege Mobile App allows you to receive notifications about area arming, disarming, alarms, tampers, bypasses and restores directly to your mobile device. This application note provides instructions for configuring push notifications in Protege GX.

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with Geutebrück G-Core DVR systems, enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

In high risk environments, such as in the banking and gaming industries, it is paramount that safety features are tested regularly to ensure they remain functional. For this purpose, Protege GX provides the hold up walk test feature, which is designed to ensure that critical inputs such as panic or duress buttons are manually tested on a regular basis. This application note describes how to configure and perform a hold up walk test.

High level integration between Protege GX and the Schindler PORT Technology Elevator Security Management System provides a destination dispatch solution integrated with access control and intruder detection. To the end user, this integration is as simple as presenting a card at a reader and selecting the floor they wish to travel to.

This application note provides guidelines and troubleshooting steps for bringing your Protege GX controller online.

Roles in Protege GX determine what each operator has permission to see and do in the software. They define which items in the Protege GX menu are visible, enabling you to limit access to specific functions and records based on the requirements of the operator.

This document provides instructions and programming examples for creating roles in Protege GX. It also includes detailed reference tables to help you select and modify role presets and security levels.

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with Hikvision DVR systems, enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

At face value, using Protege WX is as simple as opening up a web browser and navigating to a site. However, depending on your network configuration, there are different methods for connecting to the controller and accessing the web interface. This application note provides guidelines for connecting to your Protege WX controller.

High level integration between Protege GX and Salto SHIP enables you to seamlessly combine the real-time power of online doors with the versatility and cost effectiveness of offline doors to give your access control system true flexibility. This application note provides instructions for configuring the Salto SHIP RW Pro Access integration.

Protege GX provides a seamless integration with Pelco Video Management Systems (VMS), enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single, easy-to-use interface. Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs and areas, allowing you to easily retrieve footage based on any change of status, and an automatic popup can display a live video stream on any door event. The high level interface (HLI) enables communication of PTZ triggers back to the DVR, and VMS events such as Motion Detected can be monitored directly in Protege GX.

The inbuilt 3G modem of a Protege GX controller can act as a second ethernet interface operating over a mobile network. This application note describes the configuration of the modem which must be carried out via commands in the Protege GX controller programming.

Apartment configuration in Protege GX enables you to control and manage access to apartment suites within condominium complexes. This software feature is used in conjunction with the EliteSuite range of keypads, designed for multi-dwelling apartment complex management.

Protege GX Inovonics integration enables you to use Inovonics detection devices as Protege GX input expanders within Protege GX. This integration enables you expand the reach of your Protege GX system and gives you to opportunity to take advantage of the Inovonics wireless detection system. This application note describes the configuration requirements for the Inovonics integration.

Allegion integration allows you to utilize Allegion locking system technology within Protege GX integrated electronic access control, intruder detection and building automation. Users and access control are configured within Protege GX, while the Allegion locks act as credential readers as well as locking devices. This application note provides the system requirements, supported hardware and functionality, and configuration instructions for this integration.

Protege GX Redwall integration allows you to implement Redwall laser scan detectors alongside your Protege GX system. Integration enables Redwall detectors to operate as Protege input expanders and trigger alerts within Protege GX when motion is detected. This application note provides instructions for configuring the Redwall integration.

Cross controller operations enable a set of controllers to operate as one system, sharing hardware resources between them. This means that all physically connected items on one controller are accessible and usable by various functions and records hosted on different controllers. This application note describes cross controller operation and programming requirements.

Calendar actions provides the ability to override the normal behavior of doors and outputs for a specified duration. You can configure calendar actions as one-offs or set them to recur every day, week, month or year. They are ideal for ad hoc situations which aren't covered by existing schedules. This application note describes how to configure calendar actions.

This application note describes how to configure Protege WX to display time and attendance details on a keypad when each user gains entry or exit at a specific door. This provides visual verification that they have successfully signed in or out.

Protege GX integration with the Otis Compass elevator system provides a destination dispatch solution integrated with access control and intruder detection. Users and associated access levels are configured within Protege GX and used to validate which floors people can travel to and when. To the end user, this integration is as simple as presenting a card at a reader and selecting the floor they wish to travel to.

High level integration between Protege GX and KONE elevator systems provides a destination dispatch solution integrated with access control and intruder detection. To the end user, this integration is as simple as presenting a card at a reader and selecting the floor they wish to travel to.

High level integration between Protege GX and ThyssenKrupp elevator systems provides a destination dispatch solution integrated with access control and intruder detection. To the end user, this integration is as simple as presenting a card at a reader and selecting the floor they wish to travel to.

Silent installation and uninstallation allows you to deploy Protege GX using the command prompt, without requiring any input from the user. This can help to streamline the installation process in large environments, and ensures the software is installed in the same way on all computers. The following instructions outline how to install and uninstall the Protege GX client using the command prompt.

If Salto is integrated with Protege GX, it is important that the Salto Service is started before the Protege GX Update Service. This application note describes ow to set up a service dependency to ensure this occurs.

The Protege system incorporates a range of connected hardware modules. When planning your installation, it is important to consider the power consumption of each connected module. This application note lists the operating currents of all ICT components.

Industries such as law enforcement, security, health care and manufacturing often require operations to be run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This practice typically sees the day divided into shifts. Protege GX can be used to create shifts that run during the day, run overnight, and rotate over a set period of time. This application note describes how to configure shifts and shift reports.

Cencon integration enables you to monitor and manage access to Cencon locks from within Protege GX. This integration allows you to manage Cencon users, create logical lock groups, view Cencon lock status, and monitor Cencon events. This application note describes how to program Protege GX for integration with Cencon locks.

Protege Eclipse LED keypads can be integrated with Protege GX. This application note describes the keypad programming required in Protege GX.

Protege Eclipse LED keypads can be integrated with Protege WX. This application note describes the keypad programming required in Protege WX.

Protege WX integration with Aperio combines wireless locking technology with integrated electronic access control, intruder detection and building automation. This application note provides the system requirements, supported hardware and functionality, and configuration instructions for this integration.

The Protege GX card template editor allows authorized operators to create custom photo ID templates and define the layout and information included on a user's card or label. This application note provides instructions for configuring the common features and setup of a photo ID card.

Protege GX integration with Salto SALLIS combines wireless locking technology with integrated electronic access control, intruder detection and building automation. This application note provides the system requirements, supported hardware and functionality, and configuration instructions for this integration.

Protege GX integration with Aperio combines wireless locking technology with integrated electronic access control, intruder detection and building automation. This application note provides the system requirements, supported hardware and functionality, and configuration instructions for this integration.

Microsoft Message Queue (MSMQ) is a messaging protocol included as a standard feature with Windows operating systems. Integration with MSMQ provides the ability to transmit specific Protege GX events to a message queue, allowing third-party applications, services and processes to take advantage of real-time event connectivity with the Protege GX server. This application note describes the setup and configuration required to implement MSMQ integration in Protege GX.

Intercom integration allows data from intercom button presses to be passed to Protege GX and used as a credential for access to elevator floors, extending the ability of Protege GX to provide access control through integration between intercom and elevator systems.

Active Directory (LDAP) integration enables you to leverage off the user data already contained in your Microsoft Windows Domain to create and maintain Protege GX users. This application note describes how to enable the user import in Protege GX.

Protege WX integration with Salto SALLIS combines wireless locking technology with integrated electronic access control, intruder detection and building automation. This application note provides the system requirements, supported hardware and functionality, and configuration instructions for this integration.

This application note describes the requirements for correct safety grounding and earth ground connection for Protege systems.

This application note describes how to interface the Protege GX controller to a Modbus network as a server device, to allow inputs and outputs connected to the Protege system to be read and controlled by the Modbus client. For information on the Modbus client integration, which allows a Protege GX controller to monitor and control building automation devices such as thermostats, humidity controls and light sensors on a Modbus network, see AN-353.