ICIDS Portal
ICIDS Documentation
The ICIDS Portal is a growing repository for information concerning the capabilities, operation, and configuration of StarWatch software and related equipment used within the ICIDS (Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System) program. Divided into categories below, we hope that these documents and downloads become useful tools for our trusted security partners. If you are unable to find the content you need, please contact DAQ directly.
Program Description
DAQ has been a key supplier to the U.S. Army ICIDS contract for many years. By definition, ICIDS is a highly secured, standardized intrusion detection system using state-of-the-art commercial technology. The system components consist of commercially available interior and exterior sensors, a Primary Monitor Console, Remote Status Monitors, Remote Area Data Collectors, Closed Circuit Television, and Entry Control Systems. The mission of the program is to provide the means to detect and assess as necessary, the unauthorized intrusion or attempted intrusions of protected areas.
Business Profile
DAQ company overview detailing our technology, open solutions approach, and partnership-focused business model
StarWatch Product Line Overview
Outline of the StarWatch technology platform, from advanced front-end interfaces to supporting hardware devices
Customer List
Listing of some of our key customers in the government, military, industrial, and commercial sectors
Software Maintenance Agreement
Overview of the yearly software maintenance agreement offered in support of the StarWatch SMS suite
Spare Parts
Listing of the spare parts and components for ICIDS systems, with a 10–20% stock recommended for on-site maintenance
PC StarWatch EOL
End-Of-Life statement for PC StarWatch, outlining DAQ's discontinuation of the product and the migration path to StarWatch SMS
Comprising a full suite of innovative software modules, the StarWatch™ SMS platform incorporates access control, intrusion detection, and video management while seamlessly integrating the sophisticated data presented by the latest generation of security technologies. StarWatch SMS offers real time connections to any system or sensor utilized within a facility, ensuring that all elements of an event are clearly presented and acted upon instantaneously.
Via an intuitive, Windows-based GUI, system operators maintain complete situational awareness across all entry points, critical zones, and perimeters. An elegant workstation environment offers enhanced functionality with GIS-based real time graphics, dockable / floating windows, and cooperative views providing simple workflows for alarms and graphics. Additionally, a relational database structure supports advanced reporting functions.
StarWatch SMS - System Overview
Outline of the StarWatch SMS security management system, including access control, intrusion detection and video management
Core Capabilities - Access Control
Overview of the StarWatch SMS solution for access control applications, from personnel management to report generation
Core Capabilities - Intrusion Detection
Overview of the StarWatch SMS solution for intrusion detection applications, from secure alarm processing to interactive site maps
Core Capabilities - Video Management
Overview of the StarWatch SMS solution for video management applications, from video wall displays to site map integration
Core Capabilities - Visitor Management
Overview of the StarWatch SMS solution for visitor management applications, covering pre-planning, scheduling tools and sponsor/escort programs
Modbus Integration
Outline of StarWatch SMS support for the direct exchange of discrete and analog I/O data over the Modbus TCP/IP protocol
StarWatch SMS - Range of Applications
Overview of the broad range of applications that can be addressed under the StarWatch SMS security suite — IDS, ACS, VMS, Gate, Visitor, Mobile, BAS, CBRNE
StarWatch SMS - Leveraging Your ICIDS Investment
Explanation of how current ICIDS installation managers can utilize their StarWatch SMS license to expand the scope of their on-base security
StarWatch SMS - Core Advantages for ICIDS Installations
Outline of how StarWatch SMS has been developed from the ground up to specifically address the needs of the ICIDS community
StarWatch SMS - Standard ICIDS-Ready Features
Listing of the key technology advantages of StarWatch SMS, as optimized to support all ICIDS requirements
SCIF Access Control Integration
Overview of simple path to access control capabilities using software and equipment already installed in all ICIDS SCIFs
StarWatch SMS - Expansion of Existing ICIDS Systems
Diagram showing how StarWatch SMS is used to simplify the connection of add-on ICIDS systems and locations
StarWatch SMS Administration and Operations Guide
ICIDS-specific user guide for StarWatch SMS software, covering installation, initial setup, site planner, and operator interface
EntroStar Access Control Panel
Overview and technical specifications for the EntroStar PoE/PoE+ native BACnet panel — enables seamless integration of access control, security, and building management systems
PMC
Overview and technical specifications for the PMC, which acts as an intelligent data center, processing and storing information collected from remote sensors and devices
Poller Mux
Overview and technical specifications for the Poller Mux, which acts as a powerful, intermediate data processing hub in large StarWatch systems
RADC
Overview and technical specifications for the RADC, which offers a versatile communications interface for door controllers, alarm panels, and access-secure keypads
eRADC
Overview and technical specifications for the eRADC, which offers an ethernet-enabled interface for door controllers, alarm panels, and access-secure keypads
RIOX
Overview and technical specifications for the RIOX I/O Expansion Module, which is used to increase the point count of RADC controllers
Local Controller
Overview and technical specifications for the Local Controller, which provides complete access control facilities for two doors
Access Secure Keypad
Overview and technical specifications for the Access-Secure Keypad, which is capable of monitoring up to 8 geographic alarm zones
Enrollment Terminal
Overview and technical specifications for the Enrollment Terminal, which expedites the assignment of access cards by removing the need to manually enter card numbers or codes
StarGate III Indicator Module
Overview and installation details for the StarGate III Indicator, which provides a remote visual indication of the alarm state of an active system zone
Touch Keypad
Overview and technical specifications for the Touch Keypad, which monitors and secures the alarm zones of an RADC
StarWatch GMS
Overview of the StarWatch GMS gate management system, providing flexible entry point solutions to automate the entry/exit process and stop potential intruders at the gate
StarWatch GMS - Diagram
Diagram representing a fully implemented StarWatch GMS system, shown with guard house, vehicle inspection area and fail-safe barrier design
SCIF Access Control Integration
Overview of simple path to access control capabilities using software and equipment already installed in all ICIDS SCIFs
StarWatch Mobile
Overview of StarWatch SMS mobile solutions, featuring an advanced communications architecture for optimized device-to-server connectivity
ICIDS-5 Small PMC
Drawing package, including equipment layout and wiring diagrams, for the ICIDS-5 Small Primary Monitoring Console (Part# ICIDS5-CLIN-010)
ICIDS-5 Remote Poller Mux 32 Audio Channel
Drawing package, including equipment layout and wiring diagrams, for the ICIDS-5 Remote Poller Mux 32 Audio Channel (Part# ART-10205-400)
StarWatch SMS - Commercial Manual (Operator Console)
User guide for the Operator Console functions of StarWatch SMS, including personnel and device management
Note: this manual represents the latest version of StarWatch SMS software — depending on the version you are working with, presented screenshots, fields, menus, etc. may differ