Secure Access

What is OSDP?
OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) is a communication protocol that enables secure communication to devices such as card readers, relays, etc. It was ap...
Fri, 22 Jan, 2021 at 4:27 PM
What benefits does OSDP provide over the Wiegand interface?
OSDP provides the following benefits: OSDP is digital and bidirectional, which facilitates diagnosing communication and/or alarm problems when devices ar...
Fri, 22 Jan, 2021 at 4:37 PM
Can authentication modes be set on a schedule?
Yes, you can set the authentication mode on a schedule.  You can even apply different schedules to different individuals. You will need to use SAFR Desk...
Wed, 16 Aug, 2023 at 8:37 PM
How do I disable storing of images?
You can disable storing of images in events by using Advanced Processor Settings on SAFR SCAN in the video feeds window.  You will need the SAFR Desktop ins...
Wed, 16 Aug, 2023 at 8:38 PM
What happens to events if SCAN goes offline?
Events are how SAFR SCAN reports activity at the reader. It reports either Access Granted or Denied events or Recognition events.   Events include informati...
Wed, 16 Aug, 2023 at 10:18 PM
Filtering by Access Clearance Example
In below I added Sarah to SAFR Server with Access Clearance having zone z2.   Milko has access clearance "Visitor" which is not limited to zones. ...
Mon, 21 Aug, 2023 at 12:32 AM