Follow the below steps to add the system:

  1. Select Configuration > Connections.
  • All systems that have been configured in Security Manager are displayed in the Connections.
  1. Click Add to create a new connection to the access control system.
  • The Add system is displayed.
  1. Enter the name, the description (optional) and select SiPass from the drop-down list.
  1. By default, all the supported Features are selected. Deselect the Features which are not required:
  • Export identities: The identities created in Security Manager will be exported to SiPass integrated under Cardholder. The following identity fields are exported: First name, Last name, Email, Physical credentials, Virtual credentials, Department ID and Location.
  • Import identities: The cardholders created in SiPass integrated will be imported to Security Manager under Identities. The following cardholder fields are imported: First Name, Last Name, Email Address, Credentials, Department Identifier and Location.
  • Import privileges: The access levels and access groups created in SiPass integrated will be imported to Security Manager under Privileges.
  • Export assigned privileges: The privileges assigned to identities in Security Manager will be exported to SiPass integrated under Cardholder.
  • Import assigned privileges: The access levels and access groups assigned to cardholders in SiPass integrated will be imported to Security Manager under Identities.
  • Import logs: The audit trail events related to access, alarm, and alarm acknowledgement created in SiPass integrated will be imported to Security Manager under Activities.

For more information on importing and exporting the data between Security Manager and SiPass integrated, see: Data synchronization.

  1. Click Save to save the settings.
  • The connection is created. Details of the connection are displayed.
  • Configuration file is available for download.

Connection status

The following connection status can be displayed:

  • Initial: This status is displayed after the system is added to Security Manager.
  • Operational: This status is displayed, if SiPass integrated system and SiPass integrated Sync Agent are connected to Security Manager.
  • Agent connected: This status is displayed, if SiPass integrated Sync Agent is connected to Security Manager but not connected to SiPass integrated.
  • Disconnected: This status is displayed, if SiPass integrated system and SiPass integrated Sync Agent are disconnected from Security Manager.