PMT Security

Advanced Access Control

Access Control

OMNIA Access Control : The Right Solution for Your Business

OMNIA Access Control : The Right Solution for Your Business

Scalable and modular, introducing the OMNIA access control hardware platform.

OMNIA is our new and totally redesigned access control system.  Backed by years of industry leading quality, OMNIA brings you the best in scalability, performance and satisfaction, all built on a unique modular platform that easily expands from one door to thousands of doors.. 

Simple, flexible, and ready for your business.

In the fast-paced world of business, ensuring the security of your premises and protecting sensitive information is paramount. OMNIA Access Control has emerged as a comprehensive and cutting-edge solution that meets the evolving security needs of modern organizations. In this blog, we will explore why OMNIA Access Control is the right choice for your business, highlighting its advanced features, scalability, user-friendly interface, and integration capabilities.

  1. Advanced Security Features:
    OMNIA Access Control offers a wide range of advanced security features that provide robust protection for your business. From biometric authentication and multi-factor authentication to secure keycard systems and mobile credentials, OMNIA ensures that only authorized individuals can access your facilities and sensitive areas. With real-time monitoring and intelligent analytics, it helps detect and prevent security breaches, providing you with peace of mind.
  2. Scalability to Meet Growing Needs:
    As your business grows, so do your security requirements. OMNIA Access Control offers scalability to accommodate the changing needs of your organization. Whether you have a small office or a sprawling corporate campus, the system can be easily expanded to manage additional doors, floors, or buildings. With OMNIA, you can seamlessly scale your security infrastructure to match the growth of your business without compromising on efficiency or effectiveness.
  3. User-Friendly Interface:
    OMNIA Access Control is designed with a user-friendly interface that simplifies access management tasks. The intuitive dashboard allows administrators to easily configure access rights, manage user permissions, and monitor access events. With a few clicks, you can grant or revoke access privileges, track user activity, and generate detailed reports. The user-friendly interface minimizes the learning curve and empowers administrators to efficiently manage access control with ease.
  4. Integration Capabilities:
    OMNIA Access Control is built with integration in mind, allowing seamless integration with other security systems and technologies. Whether it’s integrating with video surveillance systems, intrusion detection systems, or alarm systems, OMNIA ensures a cohesive security ecosystem. This integration enhances situational awareness, streamlines operations, and provides a holistic view of your security infrastructure. By integrating OMNIA with other systems, you can leverage the power of a unified security solution.
  5. Customization and Flexibility:
    Every business has unique security requirements, and OMNIA Access Control offers customization and flexibility to meet those needs. The system can be tailored to align with your specific access control policies and workflows. Whether you need different access levels for different departments, time-based access restrictions, or custom user groups, OMNIA can be configured to match your business requirements. The flexibility of OMNIA ensures that your access control system is tailored to fit your organization like a glove.

In the ever-evolving landscape of business security, OMNIA Access Control stands out as a comprehensive and reliable solution. With its advanced security features, scalability, user-friendly interface, and integration capabilities, it offers a powerful tool to protect your premises and assets. By choosing OMNIA, you can take control of your access management, enhance security, and ensure the smooth and secure operation of your business.

OMNIA Access Control : The Right Solution for Your Business

How can door access control solutions help protect my business?

The Benefits of Door Access Control Systems for Your Business

Access control is the foundation of a robust security system, allowing us to manage and regulate who enters our facilities, when they can enter, and which areas they can access. It provides an added layer of protection against unauthorized entry, theft, and potential security breaches.

Door access control systems have become an increasingly popular choice for businesses looking to enhance their security measures. With the advancement of technology, traditional lock and key systems are being replaced by more sophisticated and efficient solutions. In this blog post, we will explore the numerous benefits that door access control brings to businesses of all sizes.

  1. Enhanced Security:
    One of the primary reasons businesses invest in door access control is to bolster their security. Unlike traditional locks, access control systems offer a higher level of protection against unauthorized access. With features like biometric authentication, smart cards, or PIN codes, only authorized personnel can gain entry, reducing the risk of theft, vandalism, or other security breaches.
  2. Restrict Access:
    Door access control allows businesses to control who can enter specific areas within their premises. This is particularly advantageous for organizations that deal with sensitive information or have restricted areas. By implementing access control, you can limit access to only authorized individuals, ensuring that confidential data and valuable assets remain protected.
  3. Track and Monitor:
    Modern access control systems provide comprehensive monitoring capabilities, allowing you to keep track of who enters and exits your premises and when. This feature is invaluable for security purposes, employee attendance tracking, and investigating any suspicious activities. By maintaining an audit trail of access events, you can easily identify any irregularities or security breaches.
  4. Flexibility and Scalability:
    Door access control systems are highly flexible and scalable, making them suitable for businesses of all sizes. Whether you have a small office space or a large corporate facility, access control can be tailored to meet your specific requirements. As your business grows, the system can be easily expanded to accommodate additional doors or users, ensuring a seamless security solution.
  5. Convenience and Time Efficiency:
    Traditional lock and key systems are often cumbersome, especially in situations where multiple keys are required for different areas. Access control eliminates the need for physical keys and streamlines the entry process. Authorized personnel can use a single card, biometric scan, or PIN code to access multiple doors, saving time and reducing the risk of lost or stolen keys.
  6. Remote Access Management:
    Another advantage of door access control systems is the ability to manage access remotely. With cloud-based solutions, administrators can grant or revoke access privileges from anywhere, at any time. This is particularly useful for businesses with multiple locations or for granting temporary access to visitors or contractors.

Investing in a door access control system offers numerous benefits to businesses, ranging from enhanced security to increased convenience and efficiency. By implementing this advanced security solution, you can protect your assets, safeguard sensitive information, and have better control over access to your premises. Stay ahead of the game by upgrading to door access control and ensure the safety and security of your business.

How can door access control solutions help protect my business?

Convert a Nexus Lite Database into OMNIA Lite Database

Convert a Nexus Lite Database into OMNIA Lite Database

How to guide to convert a Nexus Lite Access Control System into an OMNIA Lite Access Control System.

Download the OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility below:

OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility

After Downloading the OMNA Firmware Upgrade Utility, Run the installer as Administrator.

Select "Run As Administrator" from menu.

Select the installation Language.

Choose your installation language from pop up wizard.

Accept the License Agreement and Click Next.

Select "I accept the agreement" from License Agreement Terms from OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility Wizard Notification, then Click "Next".

You may select create a desktop Shortcut, Click Next

Select "Create a desktop shortcut" in prompt window, and Click "Next >"”/></figure> <p>Click Finish to complete the installation</p> <figure class=Completing the OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Setup Wizard prompt, click, "Finish"

This will install OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility Folder on the C: Drive

OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility Folder on the C: Drive

Inside the OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility Folder, Select OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility.exe

OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility Folder, Select OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility.exe (Application)

When the OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility opens, use the search function to find the Nexus Lite Controller.

OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility will open, use the search function to find the Nexus Lite Controller: Click "Search for Devices"

The OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility will search the local network and find the Nexus Lite Controller.

Results from local network will be display Nexus Lite files

Click on the Nexus Lite Controller, Select the Backup tab, Then Select Backup

Select Nexus Lite Controller from search results, Select the Backup tab, Then Click Backup

Choose the location of the Nexus Lite Backup, by default the OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility will place the back up in the OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility Folder. Click Open.

Choose the location of the Nexus Lite Backup, by default the OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility will place the back up in the OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility Folder. Click Open.

The Backup Process will begin and will display a message when completed. Click OK

The Backup Process will begin and will display a message when completed. Click OK on Backup Completed Message.

Unless you chose a different path in one of the previous steps, the back up will be placed inside the OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility Folder.

Locate backup file in the OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility Folder. (BAK File)

Remove the Ethernet Cable from the Nexus Lite Controller and connect it to the OMNIA Lite Controller. The APC controller will need to have the Dips Set to 0100 ( 1 off, 2 on, 3 off, and 4 off).

If there were any iTRT’s connected via RS485, move the RS485 connection to the OMNIA Lite Controller. 

NOTE: You will have to change the A and B wires as the 485 Bus connection is different on the                   OMNIA Lite Controller

Use the OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility to find the OMNIA Lite Controller.

Use the OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility to find the OMNIA Lite Controller.

When the OMNIA lite controller is found, Click on the controller, Click on the Backup Tab, Then click restore.

When the OMNIA lite controller is found, Click on the controller, Click on the Backup Tab, Then click restore.

Select the Location of the Nexus Lite Backup, Click Open

Select the Location of the Nexus Lite Backup, Click Open

The backup will begin. You will receive a Device Discovery Failed message. This is normal because the Backup is changing the IP address of the OMNIA Lite Controller to the previous IP Address of the Nexus Lite Controller and the OMNIA Firmware Upgrade Utility is not finding it at the old IP address.

Device Discovery Failed message is normal, Select "Okay"

In the lower left of your PC you will received a message that the restore is complete.

Java (TM) Platform SE binary, Firmware Upgrade Utility Restore Done System Notification

When you use the OMNIA Lite Firmware Upgrade Utility, you will find the OMNIA Lite Controller. Notice the Controller’s name changed from OMNIA Lite to Nexus Lite, the MAC address is the MAC of the OMNIA Lite Controller, and the IP address is the IP address of the Nexus Lite Controller.

NOTE:  The Nexus Lite name change is due to the Backup and does not affect the OMNIA Lite Controller.

NOTE:  The Nexus Lite name change is due to the Backup and does not affect the OMNIA Lite Controller.

After the backup is complete, you will need to log into OMNIA lite, update the time, run discovery and swap the reader terminals from NexusLite Board Fixed Addresses to the Wiegand Reader Modules Fixed Addresses.

Need further assistance?

Submit a Support Ticket

Submit a Support Ticket

FAQ

Access Control

PM Tronics Hardware

Partner Products

Video Management Systems

5 Areas to Consider When Choosing a Security Company

5 Areas to Consider When Choosing a Security Company

There are five major considerations to take into account when it comes to researching, vetting, and ultimately choosing a security company.

1. Location
On the one hand, it seems that choosing a security provider in your local area would be the obvious choice. After all, even the best designed and most up to date systems break down on occasion. Isn’t it best to have a local security provider who can perform on-site maintenance at the drop of a hat?

Actually, today’s technology means that on-site maintenance is becoming less and less important. Access control system providers now have the ability to log into your facility’s system remotely and troubleshoot any issues. Many of these issues can be addressed remotely, too, getting your system back up and running right away.

2. Experience
When selecting a company for security, you want a provider with plenty of experience with access and wander control systems. More specifically, however, you should consider whether the company has experience with long term care facilities.

Long term care facilities have unique needs that differentiate them from other secure facilities. Going with a company that specializes in providing access control for long term care facilities can dramatically improve your overall experience.

3. Expertise
Whether you’re tasked with facility management or maintenance, you have a lot on your plate — and you can’t be an expert in everything. That’s why it’s important to choose a security provider that offers genuine expertise when it comes to access control.

As with anything else, you get what you pay for. Investing in a company with a high level of expertise will give you peace of mind as a facility manager.

4. Training
An access control system is only effective if your facility staff understand how to use it. Does the security company you’re considering provide training for staff members? This is absolutely essential: if you’re going to spend the money on a quality system that’s been installed by skilled professionals, you want to ensure that your staff can utilize all of its capabilities.

5. Service Contracts
Perhaps most importantly of all, you want to go with a company that offers a comprehensive service contract. Choosing an access control provider that will handle all of your maintenance and service needs in-house makes things much easier in the long run. Rather than attempting to communicate with multiple companies to account for multiple needs, you’ll have a single go-to contact with your security provider who can handle any issues that might arise.

We can’t stress enough how important a service contract can be. Comprehensive customer support will include 24/7 system support, proper system certification, access to the right spare parts when needed, and more. You’ll also be in a better position when it comes to preparedness for regulatory inspections.

Learn more about our Security and Access Control Solutions for Long-Term Healthcare Facilities by visiting www.pmtsecurity.com/security-and-access-solutions-for-long-term-care/

CCTV Surveillance Cameras

6 ways Security & Access Control Systems Increase School Safety

6 ways Security & Access Control Systems Increase School Safety

School safety and security is a top priority. As students head back to class this fall, administrators and educators are faced with the evolving challenge of providing secure access to authorized personnel and guests, while keeping unauthorized people out of the building.

Maintaining security has never been simpler with today’s access control systems for schools.

1) Simple, secure access for teachers and staff

There’s no longer a need to constantly redistribute keys or spend resources on complicated key management. Today’s access control systems for schools allow your teachers and staff to enter the building with electronic key fobs, key cards/badges or even their smartphones. With some systems, you don’t even have to remove your phone from your pocket. This makes entry a lot smoother, more efficient and more secure.

2) Track who’s in the school

Access control systems make it easy to monitor who is entering the building and when. This is especially valuable for situations in which you need to know who was in the school during an incident such as theft, whether it happens during the school day or after hours. In emergency lockdown situations, it also helps to make sure all personnel are accounted for.

3) Safe access for parents and guests

During the school day, most schools are locked to prevent access from the outside. This is also true for many preschools and daycare centers, which remain locked at all times for even greater security and school safety. So how do parents enter to drop off or pick up their kids? With access control systems in place, parents can enter the same way as other authorized personnel: with keyless fobs, cards or by entering their personal code on the keypad.

4) 2-way communication for school safety

Access control systems can also be integrated with intercom systems and video cameras to allow for easy 2-way communication between guests and personnel inside the school. This is useful for deliveries or other situations in which parents or guests do not have a key fob or code.

5) Track attendance

If desired, your entire student body can have key cards to ensure that no unauthorized persons are entering the school. In addition to the enhanced security, this also provides a simpler means of tracking attendance and having record of who was in the building at any given time.

6) Multi-room / building management for school safety

Access control isn’t limited to a single exterior door. These systems can be used to control access through the entire building or even the entire district. For example, science teachers may need special access to rooms where chemicals are stored. Approved personnel can use the same key fob, card or device to access these rooms as they use to enter the school. The same goes for administrators who need to travel to different schools during the day. Managing access is simple, allowing personnel to be granted approval for different buildings or rooms with just a few clicks.

Learn more about our Security and Access Control Solutions for Educational Institutions by visiting www.pmtsecurity.com/security-and-access-solutions-for-educational-institutions/