Access Central/Access Anywhere
Access Control System Specification

SYSTEM DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

The Access Central Access Control System specified herein is manufactured by Toye Corporation of Chatsworth California. 

Instrumental to this specification are the following key design elements from which no substitution may be made: 

Real Time Central Control
Programming and event management must be controlled instantaneously from a PC on a real time basis. Uploading or downloading from remote panels is not acceptable unless it is from a remote location that must be accessed via dial-up.

Independent Entry Points
Each entry point shall be stand-alone and shall communicate directly to the Access Central computer. Systems requiring multi-reader panels are not acceptable. 

Open Architecture Using Microsoft Access 
The access control system shall use the standard unmodified commercial version of Microsoft Access version 7 or higher for cardholder and event management. All special tables, queries, macros, reports, and code modules shall be open and available to users who wish to customize their systems in order to utilize the full potential of Microsoft Access. 

Integrated Environment
The system shall utilize a common single communication bus network to control each of the principle Access Central features including: Access Control, Alarm Monitoring, Parking, Space Counting and Elevator Control. 

Access Media Technology
The system shall be capable of supporting the following reading technologies: Differential Optics, Magnetic Stripe, Bar Code, Barium Ferrite Touch, Wiegand, Proximity, Vehicle I.D., Radio Key, Laser Data, Smart Pass, Sirit, or any technology supporting Wiegand, RS-232 or RS-422 data output. 

SYSTEM FEATURES

Field Devices
The Access Control System shall consist of a single common communication trunk capable of supporting all system devices required for building security, alarm monitoring, elevator control, parking access, space counting, and vehicle I.D. 

Central Control

  • The system shall be controlled by a  Personal Computer or Toye Corporation Network Controller.
  • For networking applications,  the system may be controlled by a 4200 Network Controller, and the Network Controller shall be able to connect to an exisiting  LAN or WAN network using NetBEUI or TCP/IP.
  • The Access Control System software shall include a Windows  interface to Microsoft Access allowing card programming, report generation, and digital photo I.D. production to be managed entirely from a single database. It shall also be possible to Monitor and Control the Access Control System from any PC connected to a Network. 
  • Each entry point shall be independent and be capable of off-line operation.
  • The reader shall accommodate optional keypads which permit the use of unique personal identification codes for each cardholder. 
  • The software shall permit the operator to select which days and times that cardholders will be required to use their personal identification numbers, and which periods they can enter with the card only, or a keypad only. 
  • The system shall accommodate an optional "supervisor first" feature that requires an authorized person to enter the facility first before others are authorized. 
  • The system shall utilize a two twisted pair communication buss throughout. 
  • The system shall permit the use of remote readers via phone line or fiber optics. 


Parking Control

  • The system shall provide user selectable "hard" or "soft" anti-pass-back on exits only, entrances only, or both. 
  • The system shall provide levels of exception for specific cardholders not subject to anti-pass-back control. 
  • The system shall support Tennt Specific Space Allocation allowing a pre-designated number of open spaces for each tenant
  • The system shall provie for car pool control
  • The system shall provide for hard of soft "Nesting" control to force parkers into specific areas. A user selectable "grace time" shall be provided. 
  • The system shall provide Pre-Pay (Pay On Foot) cashiering with a user selectable exit grace period. 
  • The Access Control software shall provide for an optional card use debiting feature. It shall be possible to assign a specific number of card uses in one or more selected readers without affecting free access in other readers not programmed for card use debiting. 
  • The system shall provide real time space counting with the ability to display the status of up to 64 counters. Each counter must provide inputs for 12 up counts, and/or 12 down counts. Each counter must provide up to 12 zero count outputs for controlling lot full signs and ticket spitter inhibit. A setup screen shall be provided to enable the user to define and identify each counter with up to 48 characters of text. Definable counters shall include: 

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  • 1. Number of vehicles presently in any lot 
  • 2. Spaces available in any lot 
  • 3. Cumulative total entries by entry point 
  • 4. Cumulative total exits by exit point 
  • 5. Cumulative grand total 
  • 6. Number of Tickets dispensed 
  • 7. Number of monthlies in any lot 
  • 8. Non resettable counters 
  • 9. Cash drawer operations 
  • All counter transaction data shall be stored to the hard disk for future status viewing and reports. It shall be possible at a later date to view and/or print out the status of any counter. 
  • The system shall produce a counter report on demand recapping the prior 24 hour period showing all count statistics on an hour by hour basis with totalizing at the bottom. Maximum occupancy during any period, or maximum spaces available during any period shall be reported. 
Special Parking Management Software

Tenant Billing

  • For parking operators requiring automatic monthly billing of tenants, it shall be possible to generate invoices showing one or more cardholders assigned to that tenant, variable rates for each cardholder within a tenant group, extra services, and applicable local taxes. 
  • The system shall provide for positive posting of payments which shall enable all cardholders as a group, or deactivate all card holders as a group for non payment. 
  • A tenant group may consist of a single cardholder, or a group of cardholders, and there shall be no limit to the number of groups or individual cardholders. 


Time Management

  • It shall be possible to generate reports based on the amount of time cardholders utilize a parking facility, and it shall be possible to create the reports based on any time period such as daily, weekly, or monthly. The time calculation shall include the ability to round up to the nearest half hour to create a basis for tenant billing. It shall be possible to create reports by individuals, or individuals within tenant groups with totals based on group totals. 
  • The software shall permit the user to produce reports which shall include the following: System activity by location, time, cardholder, or transaction status. 
  • The Access Control software shall include a cardholder tracking capability providing a dynamic display of selected cardholders who are presently on site. The display shall be in alphabetic order, and shall repaint any time a card being tracked enters or exits. 
  • It shall be possible to constantly monitor the access control system form other PC's so that if for any reason the main PC fails, a backup will automatically take over full system functionality. The backup PC shall not be required to be dedicated to this use, and shall be fully available for use with other software programs while monitoring the access control system at the same time. When the main PC is back on line, the system shall switch back automatically. 
  • The system shall be capable of controlling up to 1600 separately programmable output relays for timed events or for momentary activation in response to valid card insertions. 
  • The system shall be capable of monitoring up to 2000 alarm points, and each alarm point shall be programmable as to shunt periods. 
  • It shall be possible to program any incoming alarm to execute a BATch file that the system must carry out in response to that alarm such as to display a graphic or notify a pocket pager. 
  • The system shall accommodate up to 127 entry points on one PC. 
  • The system shall accommodate up to 65,000 cardholders at any one time. 
  • The system shall provide an instantaneous list or "who's in" for doctors or for V.I.P. Tracking. 
  • It shall be possible to use dial up modems to communicate with systems at remote locations. The operator at the host site shall be able to perform all the normal system functions including updating and data transfer. 


Elevator Control
The software shall manage floor programmable control of each access card. It shall be possible to restrict access to any floor based on day and time. The software must allow discretionary public access to specific floors, and secure access to other floors at the same time. Options to log actual cardholder floor selection must be available. In addition, optional configurations to limit one card transaction per floor selection shall also be available. 

Smart Cartridges

  • The system shall optionally accommodate "Smart Cartridges" which can be used to back up one of more readers, or to provide off-site control of one of more readers. 
  • It shall be possible to program cards in or out of the smart Cartridge using any of the following techniques: Connection to a PC, Card Programming Deck, or dial up from a remote PC. 
  • The cartridge shall contain program memory for the readers served, and shall be capable of storing up to 10,000 transactions should the PC go off-line. One Smart Cartridge shall be capable of backing-up the entire system. 
  • During Smart Cartridge control, there shall be no degraded mode. The cardholder level programming, reader and time zone assignments shall be fully operational just as it would when controlled by the computer. 
  • Should the Smart Cartridge take over control of the system in the event of a PC failure, the PC shall automatically resume control automatically when restored 


CARD READERS

  • Each reader shall be comprised of a read head, and a command module both of which shall be accommodated in a self-contained housing. If desired, it shall be possible to remote the Read Head. 
  • Each reader shall contain two separate and programmable double pole Form C relays. 
  • Each reader shall provide for two independently addressable monitor points. 
  • Each reader shall be separately and independently capable of "Off-Line" operation in the event of head end failure. 
  • Each reader shall accommodate an optional keypad which permits the use of unique personal identification numbers for each cardholder. 
  • In the event of a computer failure, the reader shall automatically require the use of PIN numbers if equipped with a keypad.


The basic structure of the software shall be as follows:
The system shall provide for access level programming which shall consist of the following parameters: 
 

  • One or more reader locations. 
  • A start and end time 
  • One of more days of the week 
  • Holiday exceptions. 
  • Start date and stop date option 
  • At least 100 security levels shall be provided for card holders. 
  • At least 200 command levels shall be provided for reader shunt and unlock commands, and programmable output relays. 
  • At least 32 user defined holidays shall be programmable for security and command levels. 
  • The system shall automatically adjust the system clock for daylight savings time changes. 
  • The system shall be capable of unattended automatic loading to a fully on-line state after a power failure. 
  • The system shall permit both automatic alarm override, and automatic door unlock according to programmed parameters. 
  • The system shall provide a keyboard command to raise any gate or open any door instantly. 
  • The system shall provide a hard copy transaction log showing day, date, time, location, access status, card number, and customer assignable text. 
  • The system shall provide a choice or printing all transactions, or just exceptions. 
  • The system shall store all transactions to hard disk, and shall be capable of recalling past transactions according to any criteria.
  • The system shall provide an instant listing of cardholder programming assignments. 
  • The system shall permit on-going monitoring of system activity on the video monitor. 


Photo ID Imaging/Pop-up Photo Display
The Access Central Software shall support the creation of digital photo I.D. cards. It shall be possible to utilize an ordinary off-the-shelf digital camera. Photos that are downloaded onto the PC's hard drive may then be linked to the cardholder's record. The linked photo may then be used for photo badge creation, and/or for instant pop-up display (if option is enabled) when the card is used to gain entry. 

EXPERIENCE
The system to be installed shall be stock and off-the-shelf. It shall be produced by a manufacturer with a minimum of 15 years experience in computer based access control systems, and the specific system proposed as well as each required feature shall have been in full production for not less that one year.