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Suprema BioStation 3

Version: 1.0.4 ENG
Date: November 13, 2024
Product: CyberTwice CyberGate with Suprema BioStation 3


Suprema BioStation 3 Device

This document describes how to configure the Suprema BioStation 3 to connect to the CyberGate service.

Important: Make sure the firmware version of the BioStation 3 is version 1.1.0 or higher.

SectionDescription
Device ConfigurationSteps to configure the Suprema for CyberGate
Appendix: CyberGate AppInstallation and usage of the CyberGate Teams app

Step 1: Connect to the Suprema via BioStar 2

Section titled “Step 1: Connect to the Suprema via BioStar 2”

The Suprema needs to be configured using the BioStar 2 software and using the touch interface on the BioStation 3.

  1. Open the BioStar 2 software and search for the device
  2. When found, click on the device to log in and open the settings page

BioStar 2 Software - Device Search

  1. Scroll down to the Intercom section

BioStar 2 Software - Intercom Section


Configure the following settings in the Intercom section:

FieldValue
IntercomSelect ‘Use’
SIP Server Addresscybergate.cybertwice.com
SIP UsernameUse the Username from CyberGate Management Portal
Authorization IDUse the Username from CyberGate Management Portal
PasswordUse the Password from CyberGate Management Portal
Display Extension NumberTeams user name without the domain*
Extension NumberTeams user name without the domain*
Display nameName of the user to call (displayed on Suprema screen)

For example, the user John Doe with the Teams address john.doe@mycompany.com would translate to: john.doe

Click the ‘Apply’ button to save.

BioStar 2 - Intercom Configuration


Next, configure the door open feature of the Suprema.

  1. Navigate to the Door menu
  2. Click the ‘Add Door’ button

BioStar 2 - Door Menu

  1. Configure the following settings:
FieldValue
NameName the door to open (e.g., ‘Door’)
DescriptionDescribe this door (e.g., ‘Door open’)
Entry DeviceSelect the BioStation 3
Door RelaySelect the relay in the BioStation 3
  1. Click the ‘Apply’ button to save

BioStar 2 - Door Configuration


Step 4: Configure Transport Protocol on Device

Section titled “Step 4: Configure Transport Protocol on Device”

Configuration using the BioStar 2 software is now complete. The last step must be done directly on the Suprema using the touch screen.

  1. Click on the Dashboard icon (top-left)

Suprema Touch Screen - Dashboard

  1. Click on the ‘Settings’ icon and navigate to ‘Device’

Suprema Touch Screen - Settings Menu

  1. Click on ‘Intercom’, followed by ‘SIP Account’

Suprema Touch Screen - SIP Account

  1. Click on ‘TCP/UDP Setting’ and change UDP to TCP

Suprema Touch Screen - TCP/UDP Setting

  1. Navigate back to ‘Intercom’ with the arrow on the top-left and click ‘OK’ to save the setting

Suprema Touch Screen - Save Settings


Configuration is now complete!

  1. Press the green button on the Suprema to initiate a call to the configured Teams user

  2. If configured correctly, the Teams client will notify you of an incoming call

  3. Answer the call by clicking the phone or camera symbol

  4. The call will be established and video will display within approximately 3 seconds

Teams Incoming Call with Video

To open the door from the Teams call:

  1. Click on the three dots () in the call screen
  2. Select ‘Keypad’
  3. Use the configured code (the default code for Suprema is ‘0’)
  4. This will trigger the relay in the Suprema and open the door

Teams Call - Keypad for Door Open


SettingValue
SIP Server Addresscybergate.cybertwice.com
Transport ProtocolTCP
Default Door Open Code0

Use the Teams user’s email prefix (the part before @).

Example: john.doe@mycompany.comjohn.doe


To use the CyberGate App, you need a subscription to one of the following CyberGate SaaS solutions:

  • ✅ CyberGate for IP Cameras with Teams
  • ✅ CyberGate for IP Paging with Teams
  • ✅ CyberGate for IP Intercoms with Teams

The CyberGate Teams app provides three main features:

FeatureDescription
AvailabilitySet your availability status in Multi-ring groups
DevicesView device status and initiate calls with one click
Door OpenOpen doors during calls with a single button click

  1. Open Microsoft Teams and click on the ‘Apps’ button in the sidebar

  2. Search for ‘cybergate’

Microsoft Teams App Store - Search for CyberGate

  1. Click ‘Add’ to add CyberGate to Microsoft Teams

Note: You may be asked to provide consent for basic permissions (View your basic profile, Maintain access to data you have given it access to). Accept these permissions to use the app.

  1. After installation, the CyberGate app will open and show the availability menu

  2. Pin the app (recommended): Right-click on the CyberGate icon and select ‘Pin’

CyberGate App - Availability Screen


The CyberGate app uses the same credentials as Microsoft Teams and automatically retrieves information about Multi-ring groups you belong to.

CyberGate App - Availability Overview

In this example, the user koos.ridder@cybertwice.com is part of two Multi-ring groups:

GroupMembersUser Role
Sales personnel group3 usersSupervisor (*)
The wall group2 usersNormal user
RolePermissions
SupervisorCan set availability for ALL users in the group, can add/remove users
Normal UserCan only set their OWN availability status
StatusEffect
AvailableYou can be called by CyberGate
UnavailableYou won’t be called by CyberGate

Note: Availability status changes take effect immediately.

Tip: To configure the supervisor role for a Multi-ring group, use the CyberGate Management Portal.


The Devices menu shows an overview of all configured devices in your Tenant, sorted by location. You can filter results to find specific devices.

CyberGate App - Devices Tab

Each device tile displays:

InformationDescription
Device TypeIntercom, camera, or audio/paging
Device NameConfigured name of the device
Online StatusWhether the device is online or offline
Recording StatusWhether recording is enabled
Two-Way VideoWhether two-way video is configured

If a device is configured to receive calls from Microsoft Teams, a Connect button will appear. Clicking this button initiates a call to the device.

Note: The devices shown to a user can be limited using the Device access settings in the CyberGate Management Portal.


During a call between the intercom and a Teams user, you can easily open the door by clicking a button on the sidebar.

  1. Log in to the CyberGate Management Portal

  2. Navigate to Basic → Device

CyberGate Management Portal - Configured Device

  1. Click the blue edit button to open device details

  2. Fill in the ‘Open door code’

Important: The ‘Open door code’ must match the configured open door code in the intercom device!

CyberGate Management Portal - Device Details

  1. Click the blue ‘Update’ button
  1. Make a call from the intercom to your Teams client and accept the call

  2. Click on the ‘Apps’ icon in the top bar

Teams Call - Apps Icon

  1. Add CyberGate — a dialog will open

Teams Call - Add CyberGate Dialog

  1. Press ‘Save’ to continue
  1. A sidebar opens on the left of the call window with the Open door button

Teams Call - Open Door Button

  1. Click the button to open the door

  2. End the call when finished

Tip: The Open door button can be added to all future calls by clicking on the CyberGate icon in the top bar during any call.


VersionDateAuthorChange
1.0.02023-07-19KRInitial version
1.0.12023-10-10KRModified text, removed Multi-ring chapter
1.0.22024-02-07KRFixed a configuration bug
1.0.32024-10-28KRUpdated layout
1.0.42024-11-13KRFixed text and added CyberGate app appendix