Overview Access Portal provides a comprehensive, versioned REST/protocol API that enables third-party integration with the access control system. The API is maintained as a living document and updated by specialist developers as new functionality is added to Access Portal.
Key integration targets - Time and attendance
- Video management and CCTV
- Intrusion systems
- Fire protection solutions
- Wireless and electronic locks
- Biometrics – Finger, Hand and Face
- Visitor Management solutions
- HID mobile access
API integration options The API supports multiple approaches: protocol-based or tight (real-time) integrations, and database integration via staging tables. This flexibility allows system integrators and vendors to select the method that best fits project requirements and deployment constraints.
Developer support API documentation includes sample code, authentication and error-handling examples, and best-practice guidance to reduce time-to-market for integrations. The vendor continuously maintains and enhances the API; certification for integrations is available.
Documents Access Portal integrations (PDF) is provided as a product datasheet describing integration capabilities and options.
Technical specifications - Extensive REST and protocol API (documented and versioned)
- Integration modes: protocol-based / tight integrations / database staging tables
- Supported domains: time & attendance, VMS/CCTV, intrusion, fire, wireless/electronic locks, biometrics (finger, hand, face), visitor management, HID mobile access
- API documentation: sample code and best-practice guidance included
- API documentation maintained and regularly updated by specialist developers
- Certification available for integrations