Symmetry™ Alarm Management
View, Acknowledge and Respond to Alarms
The Symmetry Alarm Management features of the Security Management Software (SMS) enable security guards or other personnel to view,
acknowledge and respond to alarms, such as a door being forced open, an alarm sensor
being triggered, or a card reader being used at an unauthorized time.
All alarms, are displayed in an easy-to use Alarm
screen. The Alarm screen enables all alarms, no matter how or where they have been
generated, to be managed from a common user interface.
A unique set of instructions can be set up for each alarm that clearly explains
the actions the guard or other security operator should take when an alarm occurs.
Comments can also be entered or selected during alarm acknowledgement. These features
speed up and simplify the process of acknowledging alarms and enable full recording
of important information.
Key Features
- Saves time by displaying all alarms in a common user interface
- Customizable acknowledgement instructions ensure proper response to alarms
- Alarms can be routed to different PCs, e.g. depending on time of day, and alarm
escalation
- Alarm fi lters provide easy segregation of alarm types
- Alarm commands allow control of external hardware
- Full historical reporting of alarms and actions
- Maps can show the locations of alarms
- CCTV replay of alarm incidents directly from the alarm (requires Digital
Video Management
option)
- Optional integration with Intrusion Detection Systems
- XML Open Integration Module allows alarm data to be exchanged with external systems
- Display stored badge photo of person who caused the alarm