Events and Alarm Management Index

Datasheets & Overviews

BluSKY Alarm Management & Intrusion Detection
High‑level overview of BluSKY’s alarm workflows: unified alarm response, virtual keypad control, notifications (email/SMS/central station), and open IP integration with third‑party panels. Explains scale (up to 1,024 inputs per chain) and enterprise consolidation. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

BluSKY Platform (Unified Time & Event Integrity)
Describes BluSKY’s single cloud database and universal time clock that keeps all event timelines synchronized across applications—vital for forensic playback and cross‑module alarm correlation. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

BluSKY Access Control (Events + Rules)
Shows how access events automatically link to video, alarms, and visitor data, and how Rules can trigger notifications or actions in real‑time—core to event automation. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

BluSKY Power Management
Datasheet for remote, intelligent power monitoring and alerting—detect power anomalies, notify responders, and take corrective action; a key event source for alarms. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

BluSKY Elevator Management System (EMS)
Covers alarmed elevator operations, emergency modes (e.g., lockdown/override), and car‑level UDC for access, cameras, intercom, and live monitoring—plus playback of car activity. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Video Management System Integration (VMS)
Overview of bringing on‑prem NVRs to the cloud for live/recorded viewing, with events unified to access, alarm, intrusion, visitor, intercom, and operator actions. Lists current VMS integrations. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Specs

Physical Access Control System A&E
Specifies central station monitoring, intelligent power management with anomaly detection, and cloud‑based management—grounding how power, inputs, and alarms are supervised and escalated. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Access Control Hardware A&E
Hardware‑level alarm and intrusion functions (entry/exit delays, keypad control), fail‑safe/fail‑secure modes, and offline behaviors that impact event generation and handling. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Access Control Remote Devices A&E
Wiring/alerting requirements for FACP interfaces and power supply supervisory signals (AC fail, battery fault) as alarm inputs to BluSKY. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Video Management System A&E
Defines independent and multi‑camera timeline playback, search, and export—foundational to event‑centric review and investigations. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Smart Video Wall A&E
Event‑driven layouts and rules‑based automatic control (e.g., motion/I‑O/video analytics) so alarms can reconfigure wall views in real time. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Quick‑Start & Setup

Quick Start (Alarms, Intrusion, Camera, Control)
Landing page with shortcuts into alarm, intrusion, camera, and control documentation—useful for onboarding operators who will monitor events and alarms. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

LVSM Installation, Configuration & Debugging (Milestone bridge)
Step‑by‑step installing LVSM on an NVR, creating recorder in BluSKY, verifying local/cloud streams, and debugging—enabling video events as first‑class signals. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Milestone Video Configuration Best Practices
Camera discovery, credentials, and add hardware workflow; guidance that impacts recorded/live streams used in event timelines and playback. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

“Gold Standard” Camera Configuration (Snapshot‑24)
End‑to‑end camera setup standard—including Snapshot‑24 (hourly images) to accelerate day‑in‑review and event correlation. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

System Setup – SIO Boards
Expands inputs/outputs/readers; critical for modeling monitoring points and control points that become alarm/event sources. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Configuration & Control

Configuring Portals, Alarms & Intrusion Points
Best practice: create events for all conditions; promote only the critical ones to alarms to keep operations focused. Covers DPS/inputs and when to classify door events. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Input‑Output Diagnostics
Live control and diagnosis of Monitoring Points and Control Points—indispensable for verifying alarm circuits and testing event behavior. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Control Training
Operator‑oriented “Control” tools to monitor activity, troubleshoot credentials, and act on events—lock/unlock, admit visitors, and more. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Using Event History to Observe Card Data
How to filter Event History by time/system/facility and locate portal credential transactions for investigative review. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Elevator Configuration – Setting up I/O
Practical elevator I/O guidance—outputs enable/disable car buttons and become alarmable points tied to car events. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Elevator Configuration – Elevator SIO Boards
Ensures contiguous inputs/outputs so BluSKY can auto‑create floor stops—clean mapping helps downstream event playback. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Event Sources & Integrations

Mercury EP/LP Series Controllers
Controller capabilities (readers, supervised inputs, relays, OSDP, etc.) define the raw alarm/event surface area for access and intrusion. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Mercury OEM Partner Equivalency Chart
Cross‑reference Mercury to major OEMs (Lenel, Honeywell, RS2, etc.)—useful for migrations while preserving event semantics and alarm inputs. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Alarm & Intrusion Integration (3rd‑Party Panels)
Index page (Bosch, DMP, DSC, Ademco, etc.) for bringing third‑party alarm systems into BluSKY’s unified alarm/events layer. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

VMS/Recorder Integrations (Milestone, Salient, Exacq, Avigilon, Arcules, Genetec)
Bring local video to the cloud; unify video events with access/alarms for timeline playback & investigation. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

BluSKY + Milestone: Video to the Cloud
Deep dive slide pages on architecture and bi‑directional interfaces—video and events mirror between on‑prem and cloud. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

LVSM: NVR Bridge Install & Debug
Practical NVR‑side setup to enable live/recorded streams and event clip workflows in BluSKY. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Avigilon NVR Configuration with BluSKY
ACC basics for stream/codec/framerate that affect recorded events & snapshots used downstream. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Salient Integration Enhancements (Release)
Faster call‑up, reduced frame‑rate streaming, and improved camera control to speed event investigations. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Intercom Architecture
System‑level design for intercoms as event sources (SIP/cloud exchange), including call/answer/record workflows. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Video, Voice & Text Emergency Communication
Datasheet for elevator and building intercom communications (SIP/IoT/cloud) integrated with alarms and operator response. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Person Reader Series (SIP Intercom Support)
Person Reader doubles as a SIP intercom with remote answering/control from any device—another alarmable source. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Power Sources & Supervisory (LifeSafety Power)
Training/datasheets for power supplies and supervisory I/O (AC fail, battery fault) generating actionable power alarms. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

FPO150 Power Supply Datasheet
Tech specs for a common lifesafety power unit used with Mercury systems—relevant to monitored power events. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Gunshot Detection as an Event Trigger
How certified acoustic detection integrates (dry contact/API) to auto‑trigger lockdown, alerts, and video bookmarks. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Playback & Timelines

Multi‑Camera Timeline (Synchronized Playback)
How to associate cameras and drive one shared timeline across multiple feeds—ideal for entrances and incidents spanning views. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Video Playback (A&E Spec)
Supports both independent per‑window playback and unified timeline playback with interval selection for exports—critical for event reviews. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

EMS Playback Timeline (Sept/Oct 2024)
Replay elevator cars from any date/time with a dedicated Playback Timeline and concurrent event handling. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

EMS Playback Enhancements (Nov 2024)
Default elevator event filters, play/pause controls, hover‑activated timeline in animation view, and faster transitions back to real‑time. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Events Timeline UI Enhancements (Jan 2024)
More compact layout and streamlined filters to speed scanning of high‑volume event streams. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Filtering & Event History

Advanced Events Filter & Time Zones (Feb 2024)
Relocated filter controls, calendar/time block selector, and time‑zone aware filtering (local, device, or custom). BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Events Filter on Timeline (Sep 2023)
Introduced timeline Events Filter and UDC sidebar improvements for faster triage of alarms/events. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Event History Detail Report — Independent Component Selection (May 2024)
Filter Event History output by component types (doors, detectors, alarms) to tailor investigations and exports. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

How‑To: Use Event History to Observe Card Data
Practical steps to filter Event History and drill into portal credential events for badge troubleshooting. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

UDC (Universal Device Controller)

UDC – Monitoring Point View (May 2024)
New Monitoring Point View (beta) and broader enhancements unify device control/monitoring for alarms, inputs, and sensors. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Video (Beta) with UDC Components (Mar 2024)
New Video – Beta page ships with UDC components for streamlined live/recorded monitoring and unified user actions. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

UDC Enhancements (Mar 2024)
Better video playback across modules, auto refresh for primary device, and intrusion/monitoring point displays directly in UDC. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

UDC Visual & Usability Updates (Jan 2025)
UI refinements and dashboard‑visibility cues improve operator clarity when multiple UDCs are active. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Elevator Car UDC + Intercom (Apr 2024)
Integrated intercom control inside the Elevator Car UDC for faster communication during alarms. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Event Snapshots in Camera UDC (Jun 2025)
Event snapshot placeholders show immediately while clips load, improving operator context. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Snapshots & Rapid Review

Snap24 — 24‑Hour Review in ~1 Minute
System‑wide scheduled snapshots with carousel, montage, and timeline views; see a day at a glance and feed AI scene analysis. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Snapshot‑24 in Camera “Gold Standard”
Guidance for hourly Snapshot‑24 capture, stream resolutions, and alignment to ensure previews match recorded video. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Why Snapshot24 Matters (Blog)
Business/operational case for Snapshot24: faster monitoring, camera health validation, and change detection across scenes. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Event Snapshots & LVSM Improvements (Nov 2024)
Snapshots for all BluSKY events (including manual clip requests and motion), with proper resolution/expiry and better clip logging. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Snapshot Playback Enhancements (Aug 2025)
Smarter snapshot playback with loop toggling and precise timestamp visibility for quick incident scanning. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Reporting & Analytics

Alarm Report
How to run alarm reports by system/facility/date/type, include/exclude acknowledgements—core post‑incident reporting. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Reports Descriptions (Index)
Catalog of BluSKY reports, including event‑centric outputs used for compliance and audits. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Reporting & Analytics Guide for Tenants
How to access reports/analytics, adjust date ranges/timelines, and export—useful for tenant‑level event reviews. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Alarm Reporting & Analytics (Slides)
Examples: alarm counts by time/location, repeaters, and pattern analysis to reduce nuisance events. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Event History Detail Report Improvements (Nov 2023 & May 2024)
Adds generation fixes and independent component selection to tailor event exports for investigations. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)
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Release Notes & Updates (Event/Alarm Highlights)

January 2024 — Compact Events Timeline and streamlined filters. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

February 2024 — Advanced filter with time‑zone selection; Salient integration improvements. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

March 2024 — Snap24 launched; UDC playback refinements; Event History report update. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

March 2024 – Release #2 — Video (Beta) page with UDC components. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

April 2024 — Camera UI: timeline/snapshot controls; Elevator UDC Intercom integration. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

May 2024 — UDC Monitoring Point View (beta); Event History component filters; dashboard video up to 36 feeds. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)
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Sept/Oct 2024 — EMS Playback Timeline and multi‑event sequencing. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

November 2024 — EMS playback defaults; event snapshots for all BluSKY events; detailed manual clip status. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

January 2025 — UDC visual improvements and dashboard visibility cues. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

February 2025 — Navigation remembers filters; universal pages auto‑dashlets; multi‑select across sections. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

June 2025 — Event snapshot placeholders in Camera UDC; Event History date‑range fix. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

August 2025 — Snapshot playback loop toggle and precise timestamps. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Blogs, Guides & Case Studies (Operations & Use Cases)

The Challenge of Disparate Security Systems
How unified events enable auto video call‑up, push notifications, and automated door responses across campuses. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Practical Guide: Mitigating Active‑Shooter Threats with BluSKY
Using certified gunshot detection (dry contact/API) to auto‑trigger lockdown macros, alerts, and bookmarks—without operator delay. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Instant Vertical Lockdown (Elevators)
Policies and automation (gunshot detection, aggression analytics, panic inputs) to stop vertical movement instantly. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Ranked List of BluSKY Features for CRE
Explains the Single Pane of Glass—left nav, event timeline, right sidebar, and center stage—for real‑time monitoring and playback. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Interactive Video Tour: Unified Video & AI
Scripted simulator walking users through BluSKY dashboards, timelines, and AI‑assisted monitoring. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

24 BluBØX Innovations at ISC West 2025 (incl. SNAP24)
Highlights SNAP24 and other event‑driven features that compress time‑to‑evidence. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Solutions by Vertical (Alarm/Event Focus)

Healthcare — unified alarm management across facilities with consistent response and reporting. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Retail — enterprise alarm response and third‑party panel integration. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Technology — video to cloud, plus alarms unified with access/visitor/intercom. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

K‑12 Schools — solves false alarms, after‑hours access, and cross‑system consolidation. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Commercial Real Estate — portfolio‑wide unification with event visibility. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Ports — alarm management that integrates third‑party panels/hardware. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Licensing

BluSKY Licenses — Alarm & Intrusion
Licensing entry for 817‑0600 Alarm & Intrusion: real‑time alarm display/response, notifications, virtual keypad, alarm groups, and more. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Related & Nice‑to‑Have References

What is an EAO Interface? (UI Primer) — explains the events timeline area and filtering in the dashboard. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

BluSKY Overview — mobile, multi‑site event review and alarm response summary. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)