How to Connect iPevia to Ronspot
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for integrating iPevia, an access control system by Castel, with Ronspot.
Prerequisites
- iPevia controller: A controller from Castel is already installed and configured on-site.
- iPevia Manager account: You have an active account connected to your iPevia controller.
Step 1: Log in to iPevia Manager
- Open your web browser and log in to your iPevia Manager account.
Step 2: Navigate to Software Operators > Special Users
- In the navigation sidebar, go to
Software Operators
. - Click on
Special Users
on the left side of the screen.
Step 3: Add a New API User
-
Click on
Add New User
. -
Fill in the following fields:
- Login: Create a username for the API (e.g., "Ronspot").
- Password: Create a secure password for the API.
- Type: Choose
API
from the dropdown menu. - Site: Select the site you want to manage with Ronspot.
-
Configure the credentials:
- Credential: Choose
Other (hex)
. - Type (Name): Select
pt:CUSTOM
. - FormatType list: Choose
WIEGAND37
. - CredentialIdentifier:
Hexadecimal
.
- Credential: Choose
-
-
Click
Save
to create the API user.
If the Other (Hex)
option is not visible:
- Go to the iPevia Manager homepage
- Select
Site Wizard
. - Under the
1. Site
section, click onEnable/Disable Credential Types (prox, fingerprint, etc.)
. - Then check the
Other (Hex)
option.
Step 4: Log in to Ronspot Admin Panel
- Open a new tab and log in to your Ronspot Admin Panel.
Step 5: Navigate to Advanced Settings > Integrations
- In the admin panel, go to
Advanced Settings
. - Select
Integrations
from the dropdown menu.
Step 6: Add a New iPevia Integration
- Click on the
Add Integration
button at the top of the screen. - In the pop-up window, select
iPevia
.
Step 7: Configure the iPevia Integration
- Fill in the following fields:
- Name: Choose a name for the integration (e.g., "iPevia Ronspot").
- Username: Enter the same username you created in Step 3.
- Password: Enter the same password you created in Step 3.
- Status: Set the status to
Active
.
- Click
Save
.
Step 8: Set Up the Camera Integration
- In the list of integrations, locate the new iPevia integration.
- Click on the camera icon in the
Actions
column.
Step 9: Add an Association
- Click on the
Add Association
button at the top of the page. - Create a new association:
- Select your Ronspot Zone.
- Select the site configured on iPevia Manager.
- Click
Complete
to save the association.
Repeat this step to create additional associations if necessary.
Step 10: Modify Your Zone in Ronspot
- Navigate to the
Zones / Maps
tab in the Ronspot admin panel. - Select the zone you wish to modify, and click
Edit
.
Step 11: Enable the Card Access Required Option
- Go to the
Advanced
tab under the zone’s editing parameters. - Enable the
Card Access Required
option.
Step 12: Add Card Numbers for Employees
- Navigate to the
Employees
tab in the Ronspot admin panel. - A new column labeled
Access Card Numbers
will be visible. - Enter a card number for each employee.
Step 13: Make a Booking on Ronspot
- On the Ronspot employee app, make a booking for the current day.
Step 14: Verify Logs in iPevia Manager
- Log back into the iPevia Manager.
- Go to the
Tools
tab in the navigation sidebar. - Click on the
Log
sub-tab. - In the second column from the left (user name), verify that all actions performed by Ronspot are logged. The name you chose in Step 3 will appear here.
Conclusion
Following these steps, your iPevia system should now be successfully integrated with Ronspot. This integration allows seamless control over site access and management, ensuring a smooth user experience for your employees