Cansec’s First Access® software provides a powerful yet easy to use platform to manage the whole family of MAP access control panels. It is available in two versions: The free Express version for basic access control functions and Advanced for more complex applications. Both support up to 1,024 readers and 100,000 cards. NEW - Both versions of First Access software now support the free First Access Admin app which allows you to control and manage your system from anywhere.Cansec’s First Access® software provides a powerful yet easy to use platform to manage the whole family of MAP access control panels. It is available in two versions: The free Express version for basic access control functions and Advanced for more complex applications. Both support up to 1,024 readers and 100,000 cards. NEW - First Access Advanced software now support the First Access Admin app which allows you to control and manage your system from anywhere.
To facilitate deployment, First Access software automatically scans the local network and finds all connected MAP controllers. No need to assign each panel a static IP address. Using the First Access Client software, operators can quickly and easily void and validate credentials, edit Unlock Schedules, Holiday Schedules, Access Profiles, etc.
Everything required to make GO/NO-GO decisions is stored at the controller, guaranteeing a fast and consistent response regardless of the system size, network speed or server load.
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NEW - Supports FA MSM App
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Features & Comparison
EXPRESS SOFTWARE | ADVANCED SOFTWARE | |
Cardholder/user capacity | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Reader capacity | Up to 1024 | Up to 1024 |
First Access® clients | 5 | 10 |
Automatically finds MAP controllers | Yes | Yes |
Up to 5 credentials per use | Yes | Yes |
Real time TCP/IP based communications | Yes | Yes |
Programmable access profiles and holidays | Yes | Yes |
Entry & Exit reader per door | Yes | Yes |
Automatic door unlock schedules | Yes | Yes |
Alarms for forced entry/door held open conditions | Yes | Yes |
Double-swipe privilege per user per door | Yes | Yes |
Double-swipe as trigger | No | Yes |
Uses Microsoft SQL database | Yes | Yes |
Card + Pin | Yes | Yes |
Elevator control | Yes | Yes |
Email notifications/alarms | No | Yes |
Timed anti-passback | No | Yes |
Photo Popup | No | Yes |
Door interlock | No | Yes |
Card groups | No | Yes |
Auxiliary input/output points | No | Yes |
Local anti-passback | No | Yes |
Scheduled commands & triggers | No | Yes |
First Card In – Card Group
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No | Yes |
Software key required | No (Free) | Yes |
Asure ID photo badging integration (Option)* * Uses 1 First Access client connection |
No |
Yes (9 First Access clients left) |
NVR support for Uniview | No | Yes |
Partition (Option) | No | Yes |
Enhanced Attendance Reporting software (Option) | No | Yes |
NEW - Supports the FA MSM App | No | Yes |
Part Numbers
FIRST ACCESS® SOFTWARE:
CA-FAEXP First Access® Express software – free download
CA-FAADV First Access® Advanced software – key required
CA-FAAPB Asure ID photo badging software for First Access® Advanced – key required
CA-UNISW Uniview NVR Integration software for First Access® Express and Advanced – key required
CA-FAAPT Partitioning software for First Access® Advanced – key required
CA-FAAR Enhanced Attendance Reporting software – key required
MAP1 FIRST ACCESS® CONFIGURATIONS:
CA-MAP12HF (2-Door Configuration)
CA-MAP14HF (4-Door Configuration)
CA-MAP10HF (MAP1 8-Input/8-Output Configuration.)
CA-MAP12U4HF (2-Door Provisioning Upgrade to 4-Door)
MAPMINI FIRST ACCESS® CONFIGURATIONS:
CA-MAPM1HF (1-Door Configuration)
MAP1 WITH APERIO LOCK FIRST ACCESS® CONFIGURATIONS:
CA-MAP12AF (2-Door Configuration)
CA-MAP14AF (4-Door Configuration)
CA-MAP16AF (6-Door Configuration)
CA-MAP18AF (8-Door Configuration)
CA-MAP12U4AF (2-Door Provisioning Upgrade to 4-Door)
CA-MAP14U6AF (4-Door Provisioning Upgrade to 6-Door)
CA-MAP16U8AF (6-Door Provisioning Upgrade to 8-Door)
MAP2 FIRST ACCESS® CONFIGURATIONS:
CA-MAP22HF (2-Door Configuration)
CA-MAP24HF (4-Door Configuration)
CA-MAP26HF (6-Door Configuration)
CA-MAP28HF (8-Door Configuration)
CA-MAP22U4HF (2-Door Provisioning Upgrade to 4-Door)
CA-MAP24U6HF (4-Door Provisioning Upgrade to 6-Door)
CA-MAP26U8HF (6-Door Provisioning Upgrade to 8-Door)
ELEVATOR CONTROL:
CA-MAP2E16 (MAP2 Elevator Controller - 16 floor)
CA-MAP2E32 (MAP2 Elevator Controller - 32 floor)
CA-MAP2E48 (MAP2 Elevator Controller - 48 floor)
CA-MAP2E64 (MAP2 Elevator Controller - 64 floor)
Downloads
First Access® software package (Including First Access® Express software, Advanced software and IP configuration tool)