Access Control Systems
Electronic security devices, including access control systems, need to meet a high standard of installation and be regularly maintained to be effective. CIA can also install and maintain NSI compliant access control systems to EN 50133 the current required standard. These may range from single point audio systems to complex multi-entrance; multi-user computer based digital video systems.
What is Access Control?
Access Control Systems are designed and installed to provide protection against unwanted visitors into a property and allow free movement and entry for authorised users where there is frequent personnel traffic.
Installing the correct Access Control solution for you will help provide protection to your employees, visitors, stock and your property. In very simple terms, Access Control Systems provide control of entry (or exit) through nominated doors via a control panel and some form of electric locking facility. Access Control Systems can be as simple or as complicated as you desire, but in each case the solution will always provide an easy passage for permitted persons around the building.
Types of Access Control
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PIN code: entry via mechanical pushbutton lock, electronic keypad, or touch sensitive pad
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'Magstripe' Readers: users have cards which are coded these are swiped through a card reader at each access point to gain entry.
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Proximity Readers: another type of card system where by the user has a card or tag that they present to the reader to gain access a generally faster way of gaining access.
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Biometric Readers: an advanced and sophisticated method of access control using human characteristics to clearly identify permitted access. Geometric patterns are stored on the biometric readers these include finger prints or a retina scan both of which are unique to that one individual who you are giving access
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Long-Range Readers: another type of card system using active cards, with long range proximity readers, you can automatically unlock or open a door when the reader detects the card.
Options for Visitors
You may need to provide some way of allowing visitors to gain access to the building once you have identified them as authorised
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A door bell system to alert your building occupants that someone is wanting to gain access
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An audio intercom panel (door entry phone) can be provided at the door allowing the visitor to have a direct conversation with someone in the building to request that are given access this can be linked to an auto door release to the relevant door.
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An audio intercom panel can also have a camera facility added to it to allow the operator to see who wants to enter the building improving the identification process.
Often visitors are issued with cards or fobs upon entry to the building to give them entry to the areas they require access to.
As there are many variables and influences involved in the set up of an access control system, CIA Fire & Security Ltd can provide you with a comprehensive system design to ensure your system requirements are met.
Existing Security Measures and Access Control
Access Control cards, tags, and fob control systems can be integrated into intruder, fire and CCTV systems and used to activate them.
Such a system can be expanded to control automatic locks, alarms, smoke and fire detectors, building up a complete management and reporting package. Please contact us for further information