Hanwha Vision OnCAFE: Cloud-Based Access Control for Modern Enterprises
Product Profile
OnCAFE from Hanwha Vision is a fully cloud-based access control platform designed for organizations of all sizes. It enables secure, scalable, and centralized management of physical access across single or multiple sites, without requiring on-premise bridge hardware.
Key Features
- Real-time Monitoring: Unified dashboard for viewing system activity, responding to alarms, and monitoring doors.
- Direct-to-Cloud Connectivity: Controllers connect straight to the cloud, eliminating local servers.
- Flexible Deployment: Supports Hanwha Vision IP Controllers, Azure Intelligent Controllers, Wavelynx readers, and OSDP-compatible devices.
- Advanced Configuration: Visual door and elevator setup (up to 128 floors) with real-time layout tools.
- Mobile Credential Management: Issue and revoke credentials directly in OnCAFE; supports Wavelynx MyPass, Apple Wallet, and Google Wallet.
- Unified Identity Management: Manage cardholder and user permissions from a single screen.
- Automation & AI Scheduling: “If-and-then” logic, custom I/O groups, and natural-language scheduling enhance control.
- VMS Integration: Seamlessly connects with Hanwha Vision’s WAVE VMS and OnCloud Camera-to-Cloud platforms.
Hardware Ecosystem
OnCAFE supports a full range of access control hardware, including:
- Hanwha Vision IP Controllers and expansion panels
- Intelligent controllers and credential readers (multiple formats)
- Secure enclosure kits for simplified installation
Security & Compliance
- OSDP Verified: AES-128 encryption, tamper detection, firmware updates
- ONVIF Profile A & C: Ensures interoperability with third-party devices
- PoE++ Support: Powers lock hardware without extra power devices
- UL-listed & Fire-Alarm Ready
- Backed by a 5-year warranty
Benefits for Enterprises
OnCAFE reduces on-site infrastructure, centralizes credential and access management, and scales effortlessly across multiple locations. Its open-standards design ensures interoperability and long-term flexibility, ideal for organizations prioritizing secure, cloud-first access control.
Typical Use Cases
- Multi-site enterprises needing centralized management
- Facilities with elevators and high floor counts
- Deployments using mobile credentials
- Sites requiring video + access integration
Technical Specification
| Make | Hanwha Vision |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hanwha Vision America |
| Category | Access Control>Access control software |
| Model code | OnCAFE |
| Reader Types | Card |
| Communication | Direct-to-cloud communications |
| Elevator Control | Yes |
| Integration | Integrate video and access using OnCloud or Wave |
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