by Shane Henson — December 10, 2012—Siemens’ Building Technologies Division recently announced the release of its SPC Manager software, part of the company’s SPC series new-generation security system that combines sophisticated intruder and access control with cost-effective, modular design, offering extreme flexibility.
According to Siemens, the software facilitates the administration of multiple SPC intrusion detection and access control systems at one or more locations and supports up to one thousand SPC panels that can be located anywhere in the world. The software also offers powerful features, including real-time monitoring of installed systems and the ability to modify the user settings of more than one SPC system in a single command.
While designed with corporate buildings in mind, SPC Manager is equally well suited for single-site applications such as small offices and shops and for multi-site applications such as retail chains and banks, says Siemens. The software uses an always-on Internet protocol (IP) communication system to provide continuous monitoring of key status information such as “panel set,” “panel unset” or “panel partially set.” It also monitors events and activities for each panel and provides a convenient summarized overview with drill-down options for additional details.
SPC Manager can be easily adapted to a company’s SPC system, adds Siemens. The software offers functionality to manage users who need access to multiple locations as well as a batch import wizard for rapid assignment of access cards. Extensive calendar and exclusion day options are available for door control.
In addition to its control and monitoring functions, SPC Manager also offers comprehensive reporting options. For example, it can combine data from multiple SPC systems to produce consolidated reports of intrusion or access attempts and door activities, says Siemens.
