WHAT IS AN ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM?
An access control system is a keyless entry system that gives you total control over your commercial or residential premises by granting physical access to authorized users only. It is an essential part of any security solution. You can customize this system to fit your specific requirements and easily integrate it with other systems such as visitors’ management systems or alarm systems.
HOW DOES THE SYSTEM WORK?
A basic access control system requires four components:
- An authentication device (keypad, scanner, smartphone) or an authentication object (fob, card)
- A reader
- A controller
- Electric locks
This is how the system works:
- The user authenticates their identity to the reader through a designated authentication tool
- The reader communicates that information to the controller
- The controller instructs the door to unlock electronically
AUTHENTICATION TOOLS
You can choose the authentication tool that best fits your needs depending on the security level you are aiming for. It is also possible to establish a two-steps identification process such as PIN code + Biometric scan.
These tools are:
- Encrypted RFID tags (fobs, proximity cards, and magnetic / swipe cards)
- Smart cards
- PIN codes
- Biometrics (fingerprint, iris, face, vein patterns…)
- Smartphone apps (access enabled through the smartphone’s Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Near Field Technology (NFC))