Lenel Introduces OnGuard 2010, Highlighted by New Hardware Integration

Rochester, NY – June 3, 2010. Lenel Systems International today launches OnGuard 2010, the latest release of the industry defining security management platform. This release, available today through Lenel’s Value Added Resellers (VARs) showcases hardware integration in video, access control and visitor management, as well as additional database and operating system support. Leading the charge of hardware integration is the availability of Lenel ILS, the industry’s first electromechanical lock specifically designed for OnGuard. Lenel is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

“We are very excited to unveil the latest release of Lenel’s flagship product, OnGuard 2010”, says Luis Orbegoso, Lenel President. “What is most exciting about this release is that in addition to OnGuard 2010 and all of its additional core functionality – we are unveiling new integrated solutions such as Lenel ILS that specifically targets the access control segment looking for a cost effective solution for securing doors within a facility” added Orbegoso.

Lenel ILS debuts as the first offline and wireless electromechanical locking system engineered specifically with OnGuard integration in mind. Available in offline and wireless variants, Lenel ILS cost effectively extends your security system’s reach by bringing traditional OnGuard access control functionality to electromechanical locks – enabling users to secure more doors within a facility from a single platform.

Additionally, Lenel introduces support of a new single door controller with POE capability – the LNL-2210. The LNL-2210 is a new compact, economically priced controller that provides full access control functionality and employs 802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet. An Intelligent Single Door Controller capable of controlling one or two readers (including OSDP), the LNL-2210 can support multiple card formats, biometric templates, as well as a full database of up to 250,000 badges.

Honoring its commitment to utilize customer feedback posted on ideas.lenel.com. Lenel evaluated the top submitted feature requests and implemented eight of these. ideas.lenel.com is an online forum where VARs and end-users securely log-in and submit ideas and requests for additional features they wish to see implemented. Implemented features include interlocking functionality, additional reader grouping support, auto linking of auxiliary strikes and more.

Video enhancements for OnGuard 2010 focused primarily around additional integration functionality for the goVision 2.0 Stand Alone DVR and tier one integration for SkyPoint, Lenel’s High Performance Digital Video Management Software. goVision 2.0 is a DVR that brings benefits of high quality video to the most basic security installations.

SkyPoint is a high performance IP video management software that offers unmatched levels of scalability and user friendliness. The highlighted and demonstrated integration with OnGuard 2010 includes support for the NetDVMS recording platform, the ability to view live and recorded video, push video support as well as view and launch video from OnGuard alarm monitoring.

OnGuard 2010 provides enhanced support for its Visitor Management front desk application with the addition the Scanshell CSS-1000 for passport and license lookup and enrollment. Simplified permission configurations have been added and a bulk user import tool is now standard.

Additional database and operating support for OnGuard 2010 installations now includes Windows 7, SQL 2008, and Oracle 11. These updates allow customers to stay up to date with the most current configurations, while allowing for both backward and forward compatibility of systems.

“Our core philosophy of OnGuard integration shines brighter than ever this year”, says Orbegoso. “From the introduction of Lenel ILS, to additional integration of products like SkyPoint and our stand alone ‘go’ products, the ability to have a single seat management ensures a facility is secure and managed in a simple, yet effective manner” added Orbegoso.

OnGuard 2010 Release Announcement.pdf