Andover – the access control system manufacturer (actually Tour Andover Controls) chosen for all future security/access needs on the campus
Biometric reader – a device in higher security areas, usually incorporated with a card reader, which will accept the required fingerprint in addition to the prox card, for access to the area.
Carding – the process of issuing the I.D./proximity cards.
Card reader – a wall-mounted device, usually outside a door, which will allow access and unlock the door when a valid prox card is presented.
Closed-circuit Television (CCTV) – digital video recording of selected areas by cameras strategically placed. These cameras will be capable of being live-monitored.
Continuum – Andover’s proprietary software used for access control
Digital Video Recorder (DVR) – these units record all activity monitored by a video camera and can be reviewed as needed. Recordings are maintained for a 30-60 day rolling retention period.
Door Schedule – A programmed schedule allowing certain doors to be locked/unlocked automatically at certain times (e.g., entry doors during normal business hours)
Proximity (prox) card – a plastic card used for identification and access. The cards have an internal antenna/chip programmed to allow access to approved areas on the campus.
Request to Exit (REX) – A Request to Exit device may be a motion sensor or a push bar. This supervised input device is on the interior of an access-controlled room, and shunts the alarm so that people may exit.
Request to Exit (REX) reader – In higher security areas, personnel will have to display their prox cards to a reader to record their egress from the areas.
Vid-Mon – digital software that communicates with Andover’s Continuum to allow for video to accompany alarm inputs
Web client – software that controls the access control system which may, in some cases, be placed on university department computers to allow for their own data entry and access permissions. Other than the highest security areas, most departments will maintain their own staff/student access database and will be responsible for updating the system as needed.
Workstation – Some larger departments may have their own dedicated workstation to control their own data entry, and if applicable, monitor any of their CCTV installations.
