• Migration to Building Integration System (BIS) without new hardware
• Optimal security and reliability through three-tiered structure
• Administration of up to 2000 users, 64 ID readers and 16 clients
  

Bosch Security Systems is introducing Access Personal Edition, an easy-touse modular software program for access control of small to medium locations such as shops, offices, and manufacturing and military facilities. The program is an ideal entry-level solution for such applications that require a high level of security but do not initially need a large-scale, powerful access control system. It is based on the intelligent Access Modular Controller (AMC), the advanced hardware platform common to a number of Bosch security systems that communicates through TCP/IP and RS485. This allows users to easily scale up to the Access Control Engine (ACE) of Bosch's acclaimed Building Integration System (BIS). Scaling up in this way means that users can benefit from the broad functionality of the ACE without the expense of new access control hardware, thereby providing a cost-effective centralized access management and control solution.

Bosch's Building Integration System is a comprehensive planning, installation and enterprise management software solution that is designed to totally integrate building and facility management services.

Optimal security, reliability and expandability of the Access Personal Edition are afforded by a three-tiered structure. The upper level is a data management system (DMS) that handles all administrative tasks, such as personnel data and access profiles, scheduling and visitor management. The middle tier comprises up to 64 intelligent Access Modular Controllers (AMC), each of which controls a group of doors and entrances and is able Page 2 of 3 make access control decisions off-line. The system's lower level consists of proximity readers, which are available with a wide range of designs and functions.

Access Personal Edition's user-friendliness is enhanced through its graphical user interface (GUI) in Windows format, which is clearly and logically structured and intuitive to operate. Access privileges, time models and door parameters can be defined very flexibly.

Server fail-safe functionality is ensured by intelligent AMC intervention where all data is saved if there is a system failure and automatically rebalanced when the system is back on line. Moreover, AMCs can be updated by software download to save maintenance time.

Although designed for small to medium enterprises, Access Personal Edition provides adequate administration of up to 2000 card holders, 64 readers and 16 clients. Other features include antipassback that protects against unauthorized use of cards, automatic card cancellation after expiry or temporary use, optional PIN code identification, and day and time modules. Administration is further facilitated through the multi-user module that allows system access from multiple workstations.

About the Bosch Group

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 280,000 associates generated sales of 45.1 billion euros in fiscal 2008. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3.5 billion euros, or eight percent of its sales revenue, for research and development, and applies for over 3,000 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial.

The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.” The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.

About Bosch in China

Bosch founded its first trading office in China as early as 1909. In 1926, the first car service workshop opened in Shanghai. Today, all Bosch business sectors are present in China: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology and Consumer Goods and Building Technology. The company operates 44 legal entities in China and has a holding company in Shanghai. Consolidated sales in China reached 2.2 billion euros in 2008. Some 20,200 Bosch associates in all legal entities and facilities are committed to bringing to Chinese customers the latest technology as well as the most reliable services to help improve their quality of life.

Bosch Security Systems Division

Bosch Security Systems is an innovative, global, one-stop-shop for high-quality security and communication products. Offering an unrivalled choice and an integrated approach, our company offers a complete range of specialized state-of-the-art products and systems for standard or customized applications and projects. The Security Systems division accounts for 10,197 active employees in over 40 countries. In China, through its national operation network and manufacturing site based in Zhuhai, Bosch Security Systems is committed to provide superior products and efficient services to the customers of China market.

Additional information can be accessed at http://www.boschsecurity.com.cn .

For more information on Bosch China, please visit http://www.bosch.com.cn

News sourc: Bosch China
Publish date: June 2007