Intrusion Management
Integrated Control and Management of Intrusion Systems

The Intrusion Management software enables a user of the Symmetry Security Management System (SMS) software to operate intrusion systems and manage their alarms.

Depending on the panel type, an operator can perform actions such as to arm or disarm areas, silence alarms, bypass zones and switch outputs on or off. Alarms from the intrusion system are blended seamlessly into the Symmetry SMS software, becoming part of the standard SMS alarm monitoring and reporting system.

The Intrusion Management software is the ideal choice for organizations that require centralized control, monitoring and alarm management of a building’s security systems.

Standard or Full Intrusion Management support is available, depending on the selected intrusion system (see Specifications).

Thanks to the high versatility of the Symmetry SMS software, alarms or events from an intrusion system can automatically control other security equipment, such as video cameras, access-controlled doors and external devices. The result is a security management system that is ideally suited to meet the needs of any organization.

Key Features

• Gives centralized alarm handling and reporting
• Allows Symmetry SMS users to operate intrusion system
• Supports DMP and DSC intrusion systems, and alarms from Bosch communication receivers
• Enables automatic triggering of other security equipment
• Allows automatic arming/disarming from Symmetry SMS card transactions
• Provides instant monitoring from the Intrusion Status Toolbar
• Fully integrated with Symmetry SMS Graphics screen
• Full operator logging

Note: Features are dependent on system type.

Operating the Intrusion System is easy using Symmetry SMS Commands

Most types of supported intrusion systems can be operated using commands from the Symmetry SMS software. An operator can choose commands to arm or disarm areas, bypass zones or set service mode (depending on the panel type) from the same user interface that is used to control other security systems.

For manual operation, commands can be sent at any time from the Command Center or from icons in the Graphics screen.

The Command Center is presented as a tree view, making it easy to expand collapse and select items as required.

For systems supported by Full Intrusion Management, the Command Center also provides dynamic information about the current status of the system’s zones, areas, etc.

Automate Operation Using Scheduled and Trigger Commands

Automated operation is achieved using trigger and scheduled commands. You can, for example, arm or disarm areas automatically at specified times, or in response to an access-control transaction from a specified card holder, making the process of arming the system and locking doors as easy as swiping a card!

Trigger commands also allow security devices to be controlled automatically using events from the intrusion system. This could, for example, be used to begin a CCTV recording, or to lock doors automatically when the system is armed.

Locate Alarms and Send Commands Using Graphics

The Graphics screen makes locating alarms and sending commands easy. A simple glance at a graphic can instantly show the location of an intrusion alarm. Right-clicking an icon lists the commands that can be sent.

When Full Intrusion Management is used, additional status information is displayed on icons to show tamper, fault, bypassed, armed/disarmed, partially armed and other conditions for each object.