Open to your manufacturers
Dedicated adapters or open standards such as OPC. According to Advancis, more than 550 interface drivers are available. Your systems stay in use.
Many systems. One response.
02 An event in WinGuard
This is how it really works.
Keep scrolling. In four steps, a door message becomes a guided, documented response.
In an emergency, seconds count. WinGuard makes sure your team does not lose them searching, but uses them to act.
03 Why WinGuard
Built open. Designed for emergencies.
WinGuard is a vendor-neutral security management system, known internationally as PSIM. It does not replace your systems, it brings them together.
One interface, one logic
Instead of many programs with their own logins and alarm tones, your team works in one interface. That shortens training and prevents mistakes under stress.
Every message has its location
CAD drawings in DWG, DXF or DGN become interactive floor plans. Detectors, doors and cameras are where they really are.
Fully informed on the move
With the WinGuard app for iOS and Android, managers see states and events on the move and send photos with their location to the control room.
Built not to fail
Hot Standby and location servers keep the control room running, even if a server fails. We test the switchover during acceptance.
Grows with you
Four editions, from a single workstation to a networked control room across several sites, on the same platform.
One control system Four areas
- Security.4 subsystems · video, access, intrusion, perimeter
- Fire protection.1 subsystem · fire detection
- Building.2 subsystems · automation, analytics
- Communication.4 subsystems · intercom, alerting, IT, incident
One core connects them: WinGuard.
04 Why E&S Rose
An interface is not an integration.
The fact that a driver exists does not mean it does the right thing in an emergency. We answer these six questions before we connect anything.
01
Adapter
Report only, or control too?
Some adapters only deliver events, others allow commands such as opening a door or disabling an area. We check what your subsystem can really do in your version.
Messages onlyMessages + commands
02
Connection
How is it connected?
TCP/IP, OPC or, for older systems, serial via RS232/RS485. Network planning, hardware and fault behaviour depend on this.
TCP/IPOPCSerial
03
Licence
What does a data point cost?
WinGuard is licensed by data point units. A camera counts differently from a door or a detector. We work this out carefully before the quotation.
CameraDoorDetector
04
Priorities
What comes first?
Priorities from 1 to 999 and Event Routing decide which workstation sees what and when. We define this with your operations team.
Alarm 7Fault 4Maintenance 1
05
Floor plans
Are the plans right?
CAD drawings become the graphics in which your team sees events. We clean up layers, rooms and symbols until every message is in the right place.
DWGDXFDGN
06
Availability
What happens if something fails?
We plan standby servers, location servers and the network together and test the switchover during acceptance.
Hot StandbyLocation serverAcceptance test
“The specialists you call when WinGuard really has to work.”
05 Services
Across the whole life cycle.
One point of contact from the first question to day-to-day operation. Every phase has its own starting point.
Phase 1 · Before the project
Advise & plan
- ConsultingClarify requirements, existing systems and goals.
- PlanningArchitecture, interfaces, redundancy and acceptance criteria.
New control room or new building? Discuss your project →
Phase 2 · Implementation
Install & integrate
- Installation & configurationServers, workstations, data points, rights.
- IntegrationAdapters, floor plans from CAD, response procedures, tests.
Connecting a new subsystem? Plan an extension →
Phase 3 · Development
Extend & migrate
- ExtensionAdd subsystems, sites and workstations.
- MigrationVersion change, for example from X4 to X5, with a fallback plan.
Older system in use? Discuss a migration →
Phase 4 · Operation
Maintain & support
- MaintenanceSystem status, logs, updates applied under control.
- SupportNarrow down faults along the chain from subsystem to operator.
A problem during operation? Request support →
Phase 5 · People
Train & document
- TrainingOperation and administration on your real procedures.
- DocumentationRecord decisions, configuration and plans in a traceable way.
New team? Request training →
Existing system
Analyse
- System checkVersion, documentation, interfaces and open issues of an existing installation.
- RecommendationA clear list: now, planned, later.
Already using WinGuard? Analyse your system →
06 Applications
Where WinGuard makes the difference.
Typical scenarios, shown in simplified form. We define the procedures for your system together.
Industry & productionExample scenario
Fire alarm in the production hall
Detector H2-14Floor plan + SOPCameras zone 2Ventilation off
The detector is shown on the hall plan, the cameras of the zone are switched on and the fire brigade route card is ready. Building services switch off the ventilation of the section as specified.
Hospital & careExample scenario
Emergency call and access at night
Call room 312Door ward BPrioritiseAlert on-call staff
A patient emergency call and an open ward door arrive at the same time. WinGuard sorts both by priority and shows the night shift what matters first.
Administration & campusExample scenario
Several buildings from one control room
Area C setRoutingSouth gateCamera C-04
At night, one control room looks after all buildings. Events are routed to the responsible workstation; during the day, the sites take over themselves.
Infrastructure & data centreExample scenario
Technical fault with a security dimension
Cooling faultDoor DC-1ContextTicket created
An air-conditioning unit in the server room reports a fault, shortly afterwards the door opens. WinGuard links both into one situational overview and informs the right team.
07 Team
People, not a hotline.
E&S Rose GmbH from Buchs AG. When you call us, you speak to the people who know your system.
What you can rely on
Emanuele Rose (CEO) and Simone Rose (CTO). Advancis system partner.
Get to know us →More about E&S Rose →
- Direct contacts, from the first meeting to maintenance
- Advancis system partner, knowledge of WinGuard X5 and the Advancis Open Platform
- Advancis training: WinGuard X4 (2019) and X5 (2024)
- Documented decisions and verifiable acceptance criteria
- Based in Buchs AG, canton of Aargau
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Shopping centre on Lake Zurich
Visitors, car park and tenant spaces: messages from building services and security in one interface.
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Psychiatric clinic in eastern Switzerland
Operating around the clock: access control, emergency calls and building services have to come together at the right moment.
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Cantonal administration building in Aargau
Many workplaces, one site: security and building systems managed clearly.
08 Knowledge
Explained briefly.
The most frequent questions about WinGuard, PSIM and projects with E&S Rose. Tap a question to see the answer.
Glossary and background →What is WinGuard?
WinGuard is an open, vendor-neutral integration platform from Advancis. It brings together messages and control functions from security, building, communication and IT systems in one interface and guides operators through every event with response procedures.
What does PSIM mean?
PSIM stands for Physical Security Information Management. It refers to higher-level software that combines information from many physical security systems, correlates events and controls and documents how they are handled. WinGuard is such a PSIM system.
Do existing systems have to be replaced?
As a rule, no. WinGuard connects the existing systems via adapters. Which messages and control commands are possible depends on manufacturer, version and adapter. We check this before implementation.
Which WinGuard edition do we need?
That depends on the number of workstations, sites and availability requirements. Express suits single workstations, Basic several workstations, Professional highly available systems and Enterprise distributed sites.
What happens if the WinGuard server fails?
With standby servers, up to three servers keep the data in sync. If the active server fails, a standby server takes over its role during operation. We plan and test the switchover behaviour during acceptance.
Does E&S Rose support the migration to WinGuard X5?
Yes. We record the starting version, adapters and licences, plan backup, switchover sequence and fallback, and support the changeover through to the final check.
Do you provide maintenance and support for existing systems?
Yes, including systems we did not install ourselves. We start with a system check and then agree the scope of maintenance, availability and escalation.
Where does E&S Rose operate?
We are based in Buchs AG, in the canton of Aargau. We agree the area of operation with you for each project.
09 Contact
Let’s bring your systems together.
A new system, an existing WinGuard or a specific problem: briefly describe your situation.
Simone or Emanuele will get back to you personally.Prefer to talk directly?+41 78 784 68 09info@es-rose.ch