Enhancing Security With the AC Series

Advantages of AC Series for enhanced protection and analytics

The AC Series offers a reliable and expandable access control solution designed to meet the security needs of diverse industries. When combined with intercoms and other security devices, it forms a cohesive system that strengths perimeter protection and simplifies entry management. From small commercial buildings to large enterprises, the AC Series delivers the adaptability and performance required to support evolving security demands.

 1. Powerful and intuitive user experience

The AC Series stands out for its powerful software functionality and scalability. The AC Nio^™ access management software features a modern and intuitive drag-and-drop interface that allows administrators to create widgets such as graphs, shortcuts and more, tailored to their needs. They can also easily manage credentials, generate reports, and view device status with search and filter capabilities, all within the customizable dashboard.

 2. Scalability and flexible hosting options

The AC Series is engineered with scalability in mind, functioning effectively in both single-building locations and complex multi-site environments without compromising performance. Security professionals can choose from various deployment options, including embedded hosting, on-premises servers or cloud hosted, depending on infrastructure requirements and operational preferences.

 3. Enhance administrative efficiency 

AC Nio access management software is designed to improve and simplify day-to-day administrative tasks:

• Daily task management: The AC Series administrator permissions system provides security managers to precisely define what each administrator can view, edit, delete and manage.
• Bulk operations: Simplify bulk changes, partition scoping, and permission management. Control sophisticated conditional actions such as triple swipe, special card/code, duress code and input.

• Advanced administrator permission system: System administrators can manage credentials and generate reports from a customizable dashboard featuring an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
• Notification management: Security alerts can be customized based on specific criteria and directed to the appropriate personnel, ensuring critical events receive proper attention. 
• Active maps: Provide an interactive, real-time view of your facility, keeping track of users and their locations within a single, intuitive interface. 
• Badge design and issuance: Create professional photo badges with a built-in design tool that allows customization with fields, images, QR codes, barcodes and more. 

 4. Advanced scripting capabilities

The AC Series integrates with other security systems including intercoms, video management systems, and wireless locks. Through Nio scripting engine, security administrators can create advanced action plans, such as automated lockdowns, alerts, and control of external applications. This ensures the system is responsive, efficient, and tailored to specific security needs.

• VMS integration: The integration with select video management systems allows viewing of both network cameras and IX | IXG Series IP video intercoms from the same interface, with joint logs and histories providing context for access events.
• Active directory integration: To streamline user management, the AC Series automatically synchronizes with Active Directory, eliminating the need to maintain separate user databases for security systems.
• Elevator control: For multi-floor buildings, the AC Series elevator starter kit enables floor-by-floor access control for up to 64 floors per controller, restricting elevator access based on user credentials.

Integrate with video intercoms for an added layer of security

Pair with Aiphone’s IX and IXG Series IP video intercoms to unlock advanced security functionalities: 

• Triggered call-in: Access events can automatically initiate intercom calls to security personnel, creating immediate awareness of potential security concerns.
• Initiate alerts: Initialize alerts and broadcasts to ensure consistent security responses across the entire campus or multiple buildings.
• Enhance situational awareness: Security personnel can access video recordings and images from intercoms directly through third-party VMS integrations, creating a centralized monitoring solution.
• Activate door release: Send door release commands to intercoms.

This integration transforms what would otherwise be separate systems into a unified security solution, for example, cameras can be tied to doors capturing snapshots on credential scans, delivering far more value than either component could provide independently.

Considerations for modern access control systems

Whether securing a small office or a multi-building campus, it is important to consider the scalability and flexibility of your access control system.

• Scalable deployment: Effective access control systems are designed to grow with your organization. Scalability ensures that as your security needs evolve, your access control system can adapt accordingly, providing continuous and comprehensive protection. 
• Multiple hosting options: Modern access control systems offer a variety of hosting options to suit different organizational needs. Understanding the advantages and limitations of each hosting option is essential for making an informed decision that aligns with your customers' security requirements and IT capabilities.
• Enhance situational awareness: Security personnel can access video recordings and images from intercoms directly through third-party VMS integrations, creating a centralized monitoring solution.
• Credential options: Choose a system that supports multiple credential types, including cards, fobs, mobile credentials to match existing security infrastructure while preparing for future technologies.

Elevate your security with Aiphone's integrated access control solution

Aiphone's AC Series access control system delivers a powerful, intuitive and scalable solution for managing security. Integrating it with intercoms and other security systems creates a comprehensive and unified security ecosystem. Whether you’re securing a small business or a corporate campus, the AC Series provides the flexibility and features needed to enhance security and streamline access management.