Gallagher extends its integrated security solution with Command Centre

Gallagher announces the latest additions to its premium integrated security solution. Gallagher’s Command Centre integrates electronic access control, intruder alarms management, perimeter security and compliance management in a single scalable platform.

Gallagher Command Centre resides on an organisation’s IT network and stores information about cardholders, the site, and system activity. This business-connected security platform delivers security from the perimeter to the hub, and automatically executes business policy and enforces compliance with internal and external regulations. Gallagher provides a suite of systems that can be fully integrated and securely managed through allocated privileges to authorised users.

The latest from Gallagher’s comprehensive offerings is the introduction of the HBUS protocol. This new RS485 communications protocol for downstream devices is designed to deliver unparalleled functionality to field security hardware with substantially greater speeds and improved security through strong encryption algorithms and key lengths.

The new communications protocol means HBUS devices are not limited to traditional daisy-chain wiring structures of RS485 protocol devices. Gallagher introduces HBUS consolidation boards which allow star-wiring of HBUS devices to the current Gallagher Controller 6000. Retrofit of previous expansion modules attached to the Controller 6000 is easy, and star-wiring via the new HBUS consolidation board enables simplified identification and diagnosis of issues as their source can be isolated.

Newly upgraded Gallagher T Series Readers are also equipped with the new high speed HBUS protocol. The attractive readers are environmentally friendly and durable while still providing unparalleled security.  The T Series Reader range supports the latest version of the Mifare DESFire format DESFire EV1 smart card, which offers flexible control of card data and high card security.

The HBUS protocol between the control panel and the readers makes them capable of downloading new codes and adding new features at the door without any requirement to replace hardware.

Drawing on their competencies of security knowledge and expertise, secure data management and systems integration, Gallagher’s offering is expanding. Gallagher provides a suite of systems that can be fully integrated and securely managed through allocated privileges to authorised users. The company prides itself in its agility and dedication to delivering, together with the Certified Channel Partners, innovative and imaginative security solutions.