IFTER company is a well known manufacturer of the building management systems software, which includes: Fire Alarm Systems (FAS), Access

Control Systems (ACC), Intruder & Hold Up Alarm Systems (I&HAS), Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), building automation systems and control-

measuring systems. All the supported systems are integrated in a one software – IFTER EQU enabling full usage of those systems.

InPro BMS has been created since the year

2000. On the basis of experiences gained

during that time, IFTER EQU was produced

in 2015. Thanks to the comprehensive

changes, we have created the product that is

even more flexible and intuitive. Additionally,

ensures better security and stability.

Product

The flexible work environment, that our software offers, makes

it ideal choice for a wide range of uses. It is a good solution for

such objects as factories, shopping centres, military buildings,

office buildings, hospitals or any other. It works excellently both

with building management systems and perimeter security.

Vast scaling capabilities allow IFTER EQU

to be used both at large and at small objects.

Usage

System's structureIFTER EQU works with Oracle SQL database. Thanks to this solution you can build a system with multiple stations, where each computer can simultaneously save and read out a database.

System uses a client-server architecture. It allows you to implement flexible and stable solution and to start multiple computers at the same time. Database server is installed on the main computer and other computers connect with the main one. Database stores configuration and events. Every time a change is introduced to the system, it is saved on all computers. Thanks to this solution user can work online. Both database and IFTER EQU can be installed on the same computer.

Integration server connects with supported devices and registers all events, logging them in the database.

SNMP gateway

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a standard protocol for managing devices included within IP network. SNMP is a common solution for network management systems and network devices monitoring. SNMP is a part of Internet Protocol Suite (IPS) defined by Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). It consists of the group of network management standards which contain application layer, data scheme and data objects. SNMP devices provide data in a form of variables and Traps. At the same time user is able to fully manage them through surveillance systems.

Built-in SNMP support allows to provide external SNMP Clients with data downloaded from integrated devices. Through SNMP server, IFTER EQU is able to share data collected from alarm control units, fire alarm control units, access control system and control-measuring devices. Thanks to SNM Server included in IFTER EQU, external systems without a direct SmartLoop control unit support can be provided with all data regarding this particular control unit.

Measuring systems

Intruder and Hold Up Alarm Systems

Fire Alarm System

Access Control System

IFTER EQUSNMPServer

External SystemSNMP client

OPC gateway

Measuring systems

Intruder and Hold Up Alarm Systems

Fire Alarm System

Access Control System

IFTER EQUOPC

Server

External SystemOPC client

OPC (OLE for process control) is an open communication protocol used in building automatics.It has been created to connect applications based on Windows operating system with measuring systems, building automation, security systems and other devices.

Built-in SNMP support allows to provide external OPC Clients with data downloaded from integrated devices. Through OPC server IFTER EQU is able to share data collected from alarm control units, fire alarm control units, access control system and control-measuring devices. Thanks to OPC Server included in IFTER EQU, external systems without a direct SmartLoop control unit support can be provided with all data regarding this particular control unit.

System's structure

IFTER EQU is typical network system based

on the common TCP/IP protocol. Depending on the

needs, it can be used to create a system with one or more

computers. It enables to set computers in such place

where they can be optimally used, e.g.: at the security

room, technical manager room, pass office, etc.

Each computer can support local devices, without

influence on the functionality and usage of those devices.

IFTER EQU is an information system for visualisation, integration

and building management systems. The visualisation enables to

present, in a graphic way, the states of devices placed at object.

The look of graphic icons allows to

easily identify their type and the actual

state of device. Devices change their

look immediately.

In order to present the localisation of devices in a building, their

graphic icons are presented on the architectural and geodetic plans.

Clicking at an icon gives information about the last alarm and event

from that particular device. It also allows to control the state of device.

Visualisation. Graphic presentation

Events, recorded in devices, are relayed to

IFTER EQU and presented in the event

and the alarm logs. Those events are kept

in the database, thus it can be read later.

Alarm events are presented in both ways:

1. active alarms – need to be confirmed

2. all alarms

Due to the occurred danger, an operator

follows procedures when confirming an

alarm. Every alarm can be commented by

an operator. The comments can be chosen

from the default list or entered by operator.

Visualisation. Presenting events

Visualisation. Presenting events

Integrations

The support of building management systems is carried out through computer

network, using TCP/IP and UDP protocols and also by RS232/ RS485 interfaces, etc.

IFTER EQU supports:

Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV)

Fire Alarm Systems (FAS)

Intruder & Hold Up Alarm Systems (I&HAS)

Access Control Systems (ACC)

Control-measuring devices (temperature, humidity, water, etc.)

Building automatics (heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting)

Integration: connection via TCP/IP

Integration: connection via RS232 and RS485

Integration: remote connection via RS232 and RS485

The list of supported systemsProducer Type System Servicing

Bosch

CCTV CCTV Recorders TCP/IP

FAS FPA 5000 RS232

FAS FPA 1200 TCP/IP, RS232

I&HAS MAP 5000 TCP/IP

COMPAS ACC, I&HASCOMPAS 2026 TCP/IP

COMPAS 2026 LAN TCP/IP

DSC I&HAS PC4020 RS232

Geutebruck CCTV Geutebruck TCP/IP

Honeywell

FASEsser RS232 RS232

Esser SEI RS232

ACC, I&HASGalaxy Classic TCP/IP, RS232

Galaxy G3,G5 TCP/IP, RS232

FAS NOTIFIER RS232

ACC WIN-PAK TCP/IP

Kantech ACC EntraPass TCP/IP

CCTV – closed-circuit television

ACC – access control system

I&HAS – intruder and hold up alarm systems

FAS – fire alarm system

BMS – building management system

Polon Alfa FASTELSAP RS232

POLON Control panels 4000 series

RS232

Schneider Electric

CCTV Integral TCP/IP

TYCO FAS ZX/MX RS232

Siemens FAS

FC330A RS232

FC700 RS232

FC720 RS485

FC2040 RS485

Siemens/ Vanderbilt

I&HASSintony RS232

SPC TCP/IP

ACC SiPass Entro TCP/IP

CCTV Sistore AX TCP/IP

RISCO I&HASProSys RS232

ORBIT Pro RS232

ADI CCTV MatriVideo TCP/IP

UTC Fire & Security

FAS FP2000 RS232

ACC, I&HAS Advisor Master RS232, TCP/IP

CCTV TVN 50 TCP/IP

SatelI&HAS

Integra 24 TCP/IP, RS232

Integra 32 TCP/IP, RS232

Integra 64 TCP/IP, RS232

Integra 128TCP/IP, RS232

Integra 256

CA64 RS232

ACC Acco RS232, RS485

Unicard ACC

SD560 RS232/RS48

SD660 RS232/RS48

SD2600 RS232/RS48

Senstar I&HAS

OmniTRAX TCP/IP

XField TCP/IP

UltraWave TCP/IP

FlexPS TCP/IP

Aventura CCTV IP Cameras TCP/IP

Inim Electronics

FAS SmartLoop RS232

Schrack Seconet

FAS BMZ Integral RS232

Roger ACC RACS Systems TCP/IP

Algorinet FAS BC216-1 RS232

Panasonic FAS EBL 512 TCP/IP, RS232

Hikvison CCTV CCTV Recorders TCP/IP

System Sensor

FAS FAAST ModBUS po TCP/IP

Teletek FAS IRIS ModBUS: TCP/IP

Metel BMS IPLOG, switch TCP/IP

All BMS

ModBusRS232, RS485, TCP/IP

OPC TCP/IP

M-Bus RS232

SNMP TCP/IP

Chosen CCTV

IP CameraTCP/IPVideo Stream RTSP

Matrix switchers RS232

ALNET Systems

CCTV ALNET Systems TCP/IP

Practical solutions – Fire Alarm System

The visualisation of FAS allows to preview the state of the system in real-time. Devices'

icons, placed on the architectural plan, make it easier to locate a device. In case of

emergency, the notifying device changes its colour to red.

Danger detection elements, combined together

with the CCTV cameras, give us the automatic

view from a specific camera, at the time of

danger appearance.

Practical solutions – Intruder & Hold Up Alarm Systems

Constant control over I&HAS state and

bypassing of detectors, is possible thanks to

the arrangement of elements on the

architectural plan. Additional functionality is

arming/ disarming alarm groups, blocking

inputs and controlling outputs. There is also

a possibility to combine elements with CCTV

cameras; building automatics system;

scripts; etc. For example, opening a window

causes turning-off the air conditioning

system.

Besides the closed-objects, IFTER EQU can also control

the opened-objects. Using peripherals and their functions

we get the system that controls perimeter security.

Practical solutions – Perimeter security

IFTER EQU, thanks to ACC, controls the flow of people at

an object. It is able to constantly inform about the number

of people present at individual parts of a building.

An operator sees the personal data every time

someone passes the supervised door. He/she can

verify the identity of that person via camera view.

If a person is on reserved-people list, the warning

message will be displayed.

Practical solutions – Access Control System

Practical solutions – Building automation

Building automation is supported by the open

communication protocols. It enables to support

many devices of different manufacturers.

Systems' environmental parameters

(ventilation, humidity, etc.) are displayed on

architectural plans or through

the presentation of technological lines.

The control is carried out:

manually – by user, when using visualisation

automatic – follows specific tasks schedule

automatically – as a result of script's work

automatically - as a result of changes in

another system

Practical solutions – control-measuring devices

Control–measuring systems are supported the

same way as the building automation system

– by open communication protocols. It enhances

the range of monitoring possibilities, because it

supports many devices of different manufacturers

of electric meters, heat meters, cold meters,

water meters, etc. as well as UPS, temperature,

humidity and more. Displaying measuring

elements in a graphic way, allows to specify their

type and present the measured value.

Trends allow to record the input values. It enables to analyse data. It can be presented as a graph or a tabular summary.

The way of recording the value can be configured separately for every trend.

Parameters can be recorded periodically, when changing a value (logical values), or as a reaction to the incremental value (analogue values).

Schedules help to specify time intervals when data has to be recorded.

Practical solutions – control-measuring systems and automation, trends

Thresholds allow to define the numerical value-ranges, used to present alarm states, warning states, and usual work state. The change of range can call out alarm or execute a script. This kind of functionality allows to control , e.g.: the temperature in data center, turning on the ventilation when temperature increases, and also the way of alarming about temperature growing above defined values.

For example, assuming that 25°C is usual state, 25 – 40°C is high

temperature state, higher than 40°C is alarm state

and after that an alarm is raised.

Practical solutions – control-measuring setups and automation, tresholds

In order to increase the flexibility of IFTER EQU, it has been equipped with the Lua scripting language. Lua gives user a freedom in defining the relation between particular system's components.

The usage of the universal language simplifies configuration for those users who had experience with this language in other solutions. The input parameters for scripts are I/O states, schedules, date and time, etc., which are analysed and used to control output states or internal variables.

Scripts can be raised automatically, according to schedules, or when changing the state of a device or the value of a variable. Manual script start is realised via visualisation.

Practical solutions - scripts

Managing numerous buildings

can be carried out from a one

monitoring center or it can be

set in many scattered buildings.

Remote management of distributed buildings

Thanks to its scaling capabilities, IFTER EQU is installed both at small

and complexed objects of elaborate architecture.

The data is presented quickly and intuitively, regardless

to the size of a building. Thus, in case of emergency,

an operator, with the full support of IFTER EQU, can effectively

counteract those dangers. In order to simplify the structure, devices can

be connected to local computers.

Integrational capabilities

While managing complexed buildings, with a great amount of elements or objects with elevated security requirements, it is a good

solution to create visualisation that will be displayed at four, self-sufficient monitors.

It allows both to preview events all the time and display specific parts of a building at the same time. Thus, a user can specify which

event is the most safety-threatening, and can carry out the protection of object more effectively.

Multiple monitors

Network devices

IFTER EQU can be used both as a server or the SNMP client. When working as the SNMP client – it supports devices equipped with the protocol. If working as a server – it supports information from the system, e.g. Intruder and Hold Up Alarm Systems and then relays it to other systems.

The built-in support of the protocol, allows to get all the parameters that are available on this specific device. The newest version supports the authentication. Together with the encrypted communication, it enhances the security of transferred data.

IFTER EQU software enables to divide the received information to groups and later send them to all users of the system or only to chosen ones.

Advantages

Main advantages of IFTER EQU system:

the use of SQL database that increases the effectiveness,

possibility to build systems with many computers and to integrate many different systems,

intuitive configuration,

dynamic visualisation of safety system, building automation, building management systems elements

the look of the user interface is not determined – especially the look of detectors, groups, etc.,

the possibility to define event logs of a specific area, e.g. the architectural plan will present only those events that concern given floor,

software's stability,

mechanisms supporting a user in case of an emergency.