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There are many different forms of access control. The main reason for access control is just as phrased. To control the access of an area or areas throughout a structure. This is of course not just limited to free standing structures but also includes gates and passageways.

One example is the common door. Certain considerations need to be addressed when applying access control to a simple door. One of the most important being whether the door in itself provides the amount of security needed for the application. If the door is easily bent, damaged, or bendable this should be reconsidered for the application. Another is safety. If the door is a designated fire exit it needs to allow egress (exit) at all times. Simple ways to determine this is to either look at the fire exit plan, or just look to see if the door has a lighted sign above, or anywhere around the opening. Special considerations need to be taken in to the planning of doors like this.

Convenience is always a good reason for access control. Some businesses have doors that will “Buzz” patrons, or employees in or out from a common area. These can be seen in banks, offices, and after hours convenience stores. I say convenience because these rarely offer true security but more of ease of access so a receptionist, teller, or clerk doesn’t have to open the door manually. This allows for less fatigue and keeps the person who authorizes entry in a safe place.

Another important consideration is credentials. Not passports, or papers, or ranking, but something that says you are supposed to be there. These come in the form of cards, codes, key tags, keys themselves, and even remote transmitters. There are so many different forms it can be staggering. When planning a system you need to figure out how, where, and when the system will be used. An example is if you have a common situation where some ones hands are occupied a RFID system can be used. This uses a reader that is installed in the ceiling and automatically detects the credential that the person has on their person, eliminating the need to pull it out and hold it up to something.

Credentials can carry information on them as well such as, ID numbers, names, departments, and time zones. All of this information is transferred to a host terminal or stored inside the unit and can be reviewed later. This is called an audit trail. An audit trail allows a system to track when someone entered and or exited an area that is controlled. This feature can be handy such as rollcall tracking. This allows a real-time view of where someone is in the building. In industrial applications this can be a life saver. Imagine if a disaster happened in a facility. A muster station is installed in a designated evacuation site. This will allow everyone to check into the station as they come to safety. The administrator can then view who is, and who is not, evacuated from the facility and can direct search and rescue to the areas that are needed immediately.

There are many, many, different reasons for access control, both in business and in residential applications. From convenience to security, there are demands everywhere. There are also many different forms, from automatic gates, to maglocks, to electronic strikes, to pushbutton locks. The forms are endless.

We are happy to help answer any questions that you may have, and tailor a system to suit your needs, no matter the size or scope. From the customer that is thoroughly confused, to someone who knows exactly what they need, we are here to help. We can design, sell, and install, whatever you may need. We also offer programming and data maintenance services to keep you going with little or no need to change codes or assign credentials. Feel free to call us or send us an e-mail with any questions and we will contact you ASAP.