Here are a few main components to an access control system:
Controller. The central control panel may be a physical device, or software that runs on one of your servers. It lets you create accounts, change access rules, and view entry and exit reports. The smallest systems don't have a central panel: they're run from the keypad or scanner, and you program them using a laptop. Look carefully at what options you have for reports and setting
up usage rules: cheaper systems are often
less flexible.
Automatic locks. Electric strikes or magnetic locks can open and close on commands from the central computer that controls the system. Electric strikes are cheaper and more common. Magnetic locks are better for glass or aluminum doors. For parking areas, you can choose between full overhead doors or simple
swing gates. |