HARDWARE & SECURITY
Videx Launches New Web
Server Access Control System
» VIDEX, A LEADING
manufacturer and supplier in
access control and door entry
systems, has strengthened its
presence in the access market
by launching a new web server
access control system.
The WS4 can manage up to
20 entrances locally or remotely
from anywhere via a mobile
phone, tablet or PC using a web
browser to connect to the system.
Additionally an app is available for
both iOS and Android.
The WS4 can have up to 2,500
users and store up to 50,000
events which can also be viewed
online or via the app. The system
also has up to 250 programmable
access levels to restrict access to
certain days and times for users.
Sian Luxton, Key Accounts
Manager at Videx, said: “The
WS4 is designed to ensure
installation and use is extremely
easy and flexible. There’s no
need for a dedicated computer or
requirement to download specific
software; it’s completely managed
via the web server.
“Operators simply need to
register online with their serial
number to start using the system’s
software application and get it up
and running.”
The heart of the system is the
WS4 controller available in a one
entrance, two entrance and four
entrance control cabinet complete
with battery backed power supply.
The cabinet includes an Ethernet
connection to connect to a LAN or
the internet allowing programming
and management to be carried out
from anywhere.
Sian continued: “What’s
extremely attractive about the
WS4 is that full management of the
system can be carried out remotely.
This can include the adding and
deleting of users, the changing
of settings and the viewing of
event logs. Up to 10 operators
can be setup with different
access rights. For example, an
administrator/manager or an
installer or monitoring facilities
only. Additionally, the firmware of
the devices can also be updated
remotely.”
Mifare proximity readers and
coded access keypads connect
to the control cabinet via an
RS485 link further simplifying the
installation. Readers are available
‘The WS4
is designed
to ensure
installation
and use is
extremely
easy and
flexible’
as a standalone surface in the
compact black finish of the mini
range of readers and can also
be integrated into door entry
panels, both vandal resistant and
modular.
Sian added: “Email alerts
to inform the administrator or
engineer of certain situations such
as mains failure, devices offline
or doors left open can also be
set up. These can be categorised
specifically too, so that the right
person is alerted to any issue. For
instance, offline device alerts can
be emailed to the engineer, and
‘door open too long’ events to
the system manager. Additionally,
a daily or weekly email can
be scheduled to inform the
administrator or engineer of the
health of the system. i.e. all online
and connected to the internet.”
For more information about the
WS4 system, please visit:
www.videxuk.com
‘Operators simply
need to register
online with their
serial number to
start using the
system’s software
application and get
it up and running’
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JAN/FEB 2020
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