LenelS2 OnGuard
Comprehensive Physical Security Solutions for Greater Security, Safety and Efficiency.
The OnGuard® physical access control system exemplifies our commitment to providing a superior, integrated and customizable security management system that meets your evolving needs. The OnGuard system delivers solutions that seamlessly unify access control and video monitoring for a wide range of industries.
System overview
Capabilities
140 in 9 groupsCardholder & Credential Management
- Cardholder Management
- Credential Management
- Cardholder Groups
- Credential Groups
- Multiple Credentials per Cardholder
- Cardholder Photo Management
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- Badge Design & Printing
- Temporary Credentials
- Mobile Credentials
- PIN Authentication
- Biometric Authentication
- Multi-Factor Door Authentication
- Credential Expiration
- Lost Credential Management
- Bulk Cardholder Import
- Cardholder Synchronization
- Credential Lifecycle Management
Access Rights & Scheduling
- Access Levels
- Access Groups
- Time Schedules
- Holiday Schedules
- Temporary Access Rights
- Time-Limited Access
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- Area-Based Access Control
- Role-Based Access Assignment
- Automatic Access Provisioning
- Automatic Access Revocation
- Access Rights Review
- First-Person-In Rule
- Two-Person Rule
- Visitor Escort Rule
- Access Override
Door & Controller Management
- Door Monitoring
- Remote Door Unlock
- Remote Door Lock
- Scheduled Door Unlock
- Door Held Open Detection
- Door Forced Open Detection
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- Door Interlock
- Mantrap Control
- Turnstile Control
- Elevator Access Control
- Parking Gate Control
- Wireless Lock Integration
- Offline Door Operation
- Controller Offline Operation
- Controller-to-Controller Communication
- Reader Configuration Management
- Controller Firmware Management
- Controller Health Monitoring
- Digital I/O Management
Advanced Access Control
- Anti-Passback
- Soft Anti-Passback
- Hard Anti-Passback
- Global Anti-Passback
- Timed Anti-Passback
- Area Occupancy Tracking
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- Maximum Occupancy Enforcement
- Muster Reporting
- Emergency Evacuation Management
- Threat Level Management
- Emergency Lockdown
- Selective Lockdown
- Emergency Door Release
- Duress PIN
- Security Clearance Levels
- Multi-Site Access Rules
- Access Rule Exceptions
- Tailgating Detection Integration
Visitor & Contractor Management
- Visitor Registration
- Visitor Pre-Registration
- Visitor Check-In / Check-Out
- Visitor Badge Printing
- Visitor Access Scheduling
- Visitor Host Notifications
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- Visitor Escort Management
- Contractor Management
- Temporary Visitor Credentials
- Visitor Identity Verification
- Visitor Activity Reporting
Events, Alarms & Automation
- Real-Time Event Monitoring
- Access Granted / Denied Events
- Door Alarm Management
- Alarm Acknowledgement
- Alarm Escalation
- Alarm Notifications
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- Email Notifications
- Event Rules Engine
- Event-Triggered Actions
- Scheduled Automation
- Automated Door Control
- Event-to-Video Association
- Alarm Audit Trail
- Operator Instructions
Monitoring & Reporting
- Live Door Status Monitoring
- Interactive Maps
- Floor Plan Integration
- Cardholder Activity Reporting
- Door Activity Reporting
- Access Denied Reporting
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- Time & Attendance Reporting
- Area Presence Reporting
- Audit Logging
- Custom Reports
- Scheduled Reports
- Report Export
- Historical Event Search
- System Health Monitoring
System Architecture & Management
- Centralized Management
- Multi-Site Management
- Multi-Server Management
- Distributed Controller Architecture
- High Availability
- Server Failover
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- Database Redundancy
- Offline Event Buffering
- Automatic Event Synchronization
- On-Premises Deployment
- Web Client
- Mobile Client
- Role-Based Access Control
- Active Directory Integration
- Single Sign-On
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- System Partitioning
Integrations & Interoperability
- CCTV / VMS Integration
- Video Verification
- Intrusion Detection Integration
- Fire Alarm Integration
- Building Management Integration
- Elevator System Integration
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- Intercom Integration
- Visitor Management Integration
- HR System Integration
- Identity Management Integration
- Wireless Lock Integration
- Third-Party Controller Integration
- API Integration
- SDK Support
- Plugin Support
Architecture
Deployment models, system topology and availability features.
LenelS2 OnGuard uses a scalable client-server architecture designed for enterprise access control and security management environments. The platform supports centralized and distributed deployments, allowing access control controllers, communication services and operator workstations to operate across multiple buildings, sites and geographical locations. OnGuard supports high-availability architectures using redundant infrastructure and supported failover configurations. Availability and recovery capabilities depend on the installed software version, licensed features and underlying server and database infrastructure. Traditional OnGuard is primarily deployed on-premises. Cloud-hosted and hybrid deployment options may be available through supported infrastructure and connected services, while OnGuard Cloud is offered as a separate cloud-hosted solution. Enterprise-wide management capabilities should not automatically be interpreted as native federation between independent OnGuard installations. Such functionality requires verification against the relevant software edition and architecture.
On-premises
SupportedLenelS2 OnGuard is primarily installed on customer‑owned servers in a data‑center or on‑site environment.
SourceCloud
PartialLenelS2 offers OnGuard Cloud, a SaaS version of the platform hosted by the manufacturer.
SourceHybrid
PartialLenelS2 mentions cloud‑and‑hybrid security solutions, indicating support for hybrid deployment models.
SourceDistributed
SupportedOnGuard can be deployed across multiple servers and sites, allowing distributed installations for large enterprises.
SourceFederation
PartialConnect and manage multiple independent systems.
Redundancy
SupportedHigh‑availability configurations provide redundant servers and database clustering to ensure continuous operation.
SourceFailover
SupportedFailover mechanisms are included in the high‑availability design to automatically switch to standby components.
SourceSystem requirements
Supported platform components for OnGuard Onguard 8.4.
Operating systems
Databases
Virtualization
Browsers
Integrations & Plugins
Technical integrations available for OnGuard.