Access control: an introduction to access control
| Added: 27-02-2005 Author: Pete Childs Category: Communications |
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Your building is safe at night, but finally there are some doors open. Anyone can walk, you can do?
The Solution
You need an Access Control System.
What is an Access Control System?
Access Control is an electronic security system which permits inapinga or areas where special access. Not protect the property against unwanted visitors, but ensure the safety of both property and people inside.
In simple terms, an Access Control System provides control of entry (or exit) through a designated gate via the control panel and some form of electric locking facility.
Access Control Systems can be simple or complex as you want, but in each case, the solution always provides a way easy for his men around the building permits.
Door Entry or Access Control?
The entrance is usually associated with a single door or gate, where access control is more suitable for some gate or entry point.
Access control can also be other features that involve the army to improve other business areas.
Access Control / Door Entry Technology
There are several ways that allow users to open the door equipped with the system.
PIN Code Entry
This unit is usually the system. This includes the control unit and a series of push button number or touch sensitive pad, connected to lock release mechanism via the control unit located in the door.
Magstripe (also called Swipe Card) Readers
Each entry point has a card reader and encoded user swipes a card to obtain entry cards.
This technology is used and there are many choices of producers.
Proximity Readers
Instead of swiping a card or tag, only share with the reader that the card size you will see in a distance of about 100mm. This is a fast, non-contact way to.
Long Range Readers
Problems proximity distance reader (average yards or more) will automatically open the door to open or when the card is detected.
This is especially good to follow the Act Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) if no action is required and the card.
Smartcard Readers
Using the tag or card system, this card can also carry additional information that can be used to build other services - - for example, time and attendance functionality, integration and payroll systems, car park management and even vending machine applications.
Biometric Readers
Reader biometric system using unique human characteristics - such as finger print or retinal scans - to clearly identify the people who get permission.
If no cards or tags that can be stolen or lost, or a clear abuse, this type of system greatly increases the security level.
What about Visitors?
Be who you want to invite more people to visit your place, so it should be easy for them to tell them there.
Common three-way draw attention are:
oa simple doorbell alarm system that your staff and the fact that someone is waiting outside.
moaning audio intercom panel which allows visitors to conduct direct conversations with members of your staff, and if necessary, the door may be released in the distance.
Recent moaning audio panel and the camera center which allows your staff to see who wants to enter the building before permitting access.
Once access has been allowed, the guests can be escorted around or made to the card or number to visit their secrets.
Things to Consider
When planning the access control system, you should consider the following:
oHow many entry/exit points
oWhere are these located
oLevel of security desired
oThe movement of staff around the building
oMethod of operation
oFuture growth of building
oTurnover of employees
oDisability access
oInterface and other systems - for example, fire alarm
As with any security system, it is wise to hire a reliable company. Ensure use NSI (NACOSS) approved organization, is to ensure that your system can be designed and installed by a professional.
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