ONYXWorks ™ is a Honeywell solution to improve security and access management control. Making use of a single network, the ONYXWorks ™ solution is also compatible with other technologies allowing for operation with the Honeywell Notifier. Workstation functionality is improved through the ONYXWorks ™ system. It also features enhanced communication abilities allowing for TCP/IP wide area network in addition to the traditional Ethernet network system. The ONYXWorks ™ workstation allows for graphical display and works on the Windows XP operating system. With this solution the operator can easily monitor various sites from one workstation. It features a zooming function for a specific event and dynamic floor plan viewing capabilities.