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Door access control systems are the perfect way to keep your commercial buildings and businesses secure. By restricting access to those people who have the correct clearance, you can keep unauthorised people out and keep a traceable log of who has been where and when.
You’ve probably gone through door access control systems a million times before and never even thought about it. Have you ever had to use a buzzer to request access to a building? How about using a keyfob to open an internal door in an office building? And you must have had to swipe a card to open your hotel room door at some point?
If the answer is yes, then you’ve just used a door access control system. Of course, these a just a few examples of the most popular uses of door access, but there are quite literally hundreds of different systems to choose from depending upon your unique requirements.
There are lots of advantages to installing a door access system. The first is fairly obvious: increased security. By restricting access you can keep unauthorised people out of places where they shouldn’t be. Most door access systems keep detailed logs of a person’s movements, so you can track exactly when and where people are swiping in and out.
The second advantage is related to cost-saving. With traditional lock and ley systems, if an employee loses a key this may mean that you have to replace all the locks that that key opens. With a keycard or keyfob system, you just deactivate the lost key and issue a new one. This keeps your building secure without the cost of replacing your entire security system.
Thirdly, is the flexibility of these systems. If you had a visitor that you only wanted to grant access to your building for certain days and times, then door access systems let you achieve this. Not only can they restrict access for days and times, but they can also restrict security-sensitive areas of the building – all without the need for a traditional security system.
There are many different types of door access systems, but the one that suits your business’s needs will all depend on what level of security you require.
Where the system either scans your palm, fingerprint or even scans your retina in order for you to gain access.
Where you have to type in an access code to gain entry.
A release button needs to be pressed from the inside of the building to break the electromagnetic seal in order for you to be granted access.
A small control device that interacts wirelessly with a receiver. This usually takes the form of a small plastic fob or card that you hover over a reader to gain access to the building or room(s).
Where you physically swipe a card through a reader.
This all depends on the type of system that you require. On the whole, the systems are easy to install, but if you are in any doubt, the best thing to do is to call us for a consultation.
Once we have established what level of security you require, we will assess your property and ascertain what is needed to install the access system and secure your building.
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