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Matrix Systems Frontier

Matrix Systems·AE_HSc_MatrixFrontierConnectorGuide

PACSactiveMatrix Frontier 4.8
Transports
rest
Direction
bidirectional
Authentication
Frontier API credentials
Topology
on-prem

Overview

The Matrix Frontier connector integrates AlertEnterprise Guardian with Matrix Systems Frontier — Matrix Systems' enterprise PACS, commonly deployed in government, transit, and large commercial facilities. Frontier is positioned as a high-availability PACS with strong support for distributed multi-site deployments.

Architecture: AE → ACF → Alert Matrix Frontier Adapter → Frontier REST API → Matrix Frontier System. HTTPS REST.

Architecture

Composed from this connector's actors + edges. Trust zones are color-coded; trust crossings render as thicker lines.

Composing diagram — running ELK layout5 actors · 4 edges

Authentication

1 method supported

Frontier API credentials
basic

Basic auth credentials configured in AE connector. SSL/TLS required.

Credential storage
Encrypted in AE connector configuration.

Prerequisites

Everything that must be in place for this connector to work, with the owner who's responsible.

Matrix Frontier 4.8 with REST API enabled

customer

An operational Matrix Frontier 4.8 deployment with the Frontier API enabled and reachable.

PACS specifics

Cardholder model

Matrix Frontier cardholder model with associated badges and access permissions.

Access rights model

Matrix Frontier access model exposed through Frontier REST API.

Multi-tenancy

Single Frontier instance per AE→Matrix Frontier connector.

Topology + Events
Topology
on-prem
Event model
polling
Anti-passback
unknown
Holiday schedules
unknown
Source materials
  • src/connectors/matrix-frontier/source.pdf Full connector guide, updated 2024-12-19
  • src/connectors/matrix-frontier/source.pdf p5 — Supported Version
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