20/10/2013
New Systems Galaxy Software protects legacy investments
Walksersville, Md (USA)
Leading the new products which were introduced at ASIS is Galaxy’s System Galaxy Software (v.10.3). The new software, which features a wide range of innovative capabilities, is backwards-compatible and interfaces with legacy Galaxy systems. System Galaxy Software enables users to add the latest functionality available while maintaining their existing investment in access control infrastructure, and without having to rip and replace entire systems.
Additional enhancements to System Galaxy Software include active directory support to enable real-time identity management, individualised identity-based door access, enhanced reporting and data sharing with other systems. Application-specific features include one-minute door open schedules plus 100 additional day types. The system can incorporate unlimited users and is accessible from mobile web browsers.
Galaxy is also introducing the 635 dual serial interface (DSI) for their 600 series access control panel. Engineered to improve third party integration, enhance user convenience and ensure interoperability with a multitude of manufacturers’ current and legacy hardware, the new DSI board is another example of Galaxy’s commitment to their customers.
The 635 DSI supports wireless reader technology, relay controls, LCD displays and Galaxy 485 remote DPI modules, with added support for multidrops and more power connections.
For government applications, Galaxy also provides their CAC enrollment solution, which captures information from the common access card (CAC). Galaxy offers support for PIV I, PIV II, TWIC and CAC (legacy, transition and endpoint) cards, along with FIPS 201-compliant controllers configured to accept data formats from 18 to 256 bits, providing unprecedented versatility within the PIV II specification.