CEM access control reader: Security intelligence at the edge

emerald is the evolution of the traditional access control reader. With its sophisticated design and innovative LCD touch screen, emerald offers advanced access control reader functionality, integrated Voice over IP (VoIP) Intercom and a range of remote server based applications.

With all this functionality built into one powerful device, emerald is more than a reader...it is an Intelligent Access Terminal, available for any site that requires the highest level of security. Intelligent devices like emerald go beyond securing premises, it empower users, improves overall business needs and increases operational efficiency.

What makes emerald unique

As the next generation of CEM Ethernet edge devices, emerald is revolutionising the security industry. Its unique features include:

• Custom LCD Touch screen: A bright, 4.3" LCD touch sensitive screen with hardened glass, displays predefined messages and icons to cardholders depending on their privileges. With hardened glass and an anti-glare coating, it is durable enough to be used both indoors and outdoors and is IP 65 rated.

• IP Reader & Controller: With advanced IP reader and controller functionality in one device, emerald communicates directly to the AC2000 host server using Ethernet connectivity, removing the need for an additional controller in the system design. The terminal has a large internal database enabling it to operate in offline mode should communications be temporarily lost with the host server.

• Integrated VoIP Intercom: Utilizing a built-in weather resistant microphone and speaker, emerald provides fully integrated audio intercom functionality at the door enabling two-way communication between users and security personnel.

• Remote Applications: Remote Applications are web based applications and services hosted on the AC2000 central database server and accessed directly at the door. They display critical system information and also allow maintenance engineers to locally diagnose and test.

emerald Remote Applications

Remote Applications access data that resides on the CEM AC2000 database, acting as a security intelligence point available to users that are assigned to a specific remote applications group. They display real time security information and statistics such as card status, scheduled visitors, top system alarms and most recent alarms on the terminal. Additional applications include First and Last swipes that can be used for time and attendance purposes, Card Details for individuals to determine access levels and card expiry date, and Change PIN that allows users to proactively change their own PIN without contacting the system operator, amongst others.