Business

Access Control
In physical security, the term access control refers to the practice of restricting entrance to a property, a building, or a room to authorised persons. Physical access control can be achieved by a human (a guard, bouncer, or receptionist), through mechanical means such as locks and keys, or through technological means such as access control systems, which control electronic or mechanical locks.

The most commonly used access control devices are;

1) Keypads:
Typing in the correct code will allow the lock to open. A keypad works in conjunction with an electronic door release or an electronically operated lock. This solution usually looks nice and is suitable for heavy traffic.
In this category, one also finds the widely sold digital mechanical latchlocks.

2) Fob-reader systems:
Holding a small fob or token up against the reader plate will send an electric impulse to the door lock to release. The fob readers can be tailored so that the door would release simply by sensing the presence of the fob your pocket or handbag. A fob-reader works in conjunction with an electronic door release or an electronically operated lock. This solution usually looks nice and is suitable for heavy traffic.

3) Swipecard systems
Swiping the card through the reader will send an electric impulse to the door lock to release. A swipecard reader works in conjunction with an electronic door release or an electronically operated lock. This solution usually looks nice and is suitable for heavy traffic.

Master Key
Put simply, a restricted master key system is a tool to grant access to certain people and deny access to others through the same door.

This system can be as small as two different keys working one door all the way through to tens of thousands of keys working thousands of doors. So, no matter the size of your business, we can design a system that enables you to manage access to all areas.

Who should consider a master key system?
In general, any organisation that has multiple levels of authority and wishes to maintain the separation of those levels. Organisations with high staff turnover would also benefit due to the ability to remove a single key (lost, stolen or un-returned) from a system without impacting the whole system.

Within the master key system, there are several levels of security and costs to meet almost any budget. These are based on the keys and hardware used – not the quality of the system design.

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