Access control system- your options

Access control system (ACS) can offer top notch security for both private and commercial premises. An ACS is used for preventing unauthorized entries into restricted areas.
Access control systems can also play the role of permission granter- a smart one actually. An ACS can be programmed to allow only authorized people to enter. When an unauthorized person seeks permission to enter, you can or cannot grant permission for entry.
An ACS can also record check-in and check-out time of company personnel.

This way, buildings and personnel inside get better security against trespassers or any unauthorized entries. Modern ACS can contribute a lot to efficient employee management.
For both commercial and residential facilities, functional versatilities are integral parts of Access Control Systems. An access control system can be truly useful for facilities with multiple entry points.
Access Control Systems can come on different hardware platforms. Here are some common ones-

Control panels
Control panels are used with many access control systems. You interact with numeral keys or buttons here. But modern systems also have touch screens as interactive interfaces.
Such arrangements are directly tied up with the locking or releasing system. If you know the right pin codes, all you have to do is enter them and the lock will open after verification of your entries.

Magstripe Readers
Like control panels, Magstripe Readers are also used extensively with access control systems. Some manufacturers have named them ‘Swipe Card readers’.
They are simple to use, yet technically efficient. In practical applications, encoded cards are issued by some companies for their employees.
These encoded cards are swiped through the door locking mechanism for locking and unlocking. Modern technologies use encoded cards as employee ID.

Proximity Readers
Long Range readers happen to be the closest counterparts of proximity readers. But both of them are usable with standard access control platforms.
This hardware has sensors to read encoded cards. This means there is no swiping. Proximity Readers come with the functionality of reading cards from distance up to 100mm.
Smartcard Readers

They can perform additional services with access control systems. Their functionalities allow records keeping of time-ins and also time-out of employees or personnel.
Smartcard readers can give you the convenience of integrating with standard payroll handling plus management of parking schemes. Nevertheless, they are used as well for catering and vending operations.

Identification methods
For all access control systems, the basic goal is to track or spot visitors as well as non-employees. Three methods are usually applied-
a) Door bell- This system is designed to alerts you about permission seekers, intruders or trespassers.
b) Audio intercom- This system lets your visitors speak with security or reception.
c) Camera driven audio intercom- You see who’s at the gate and you also get to talk to the person. Granting remote permissions to enter is now at your disposal.

Access control systems are worthwhile when you want solid security measures in hi-security facilities.