access Control System

contactless cards

The techniques used with contactless cards for transferring energy and data are not new. They have been common knowledge for many years in radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems, which have been used for a variety of applications, such as animal implants and transponders for electronic anti-start systems for vehicles. There are many techniques for identifying persons …

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Electrified Locks

The selection of the correct electrified locks is critical . Where improper locks are used, we suffers from any of the following problems: Failure to comply with code Improper function, causing traffic queues Unsafe exiting conditions Unreliable lock operation resulting in frequent maintenance Persons trapped within a space during an emergency Types of Electrified Locks …

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fire rated doors

Doors and frames are fire rated together as an assembly, not individually as pieces. The integrity of the door assembly is critical to the success of the assembly to achieve and maintain its fire rating. Any penetrations into the door or frame will affect the ability of the assembly to hold its rated resistance to …

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Door Types and Door Frames

A door can be evaluated on a number of important criteria: They must block passage They must open and close easily They should be robust against intrusion They should fit the visual aesthetics of the environment in which they are mounted The basic door is the standard Single- and Double-Leaf Swinging Door. This door includes …

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Access Control System Server and Workstation

Access Control System Server store all of the system configurations and historical data, manage communications throughout the system, and serve the Workstations with real-time data and reports. Servers also control so-called “Global” system decisions or functions that span across multiple Access Control Panels. The Access control System Server is the all-seeing, all-knowing entity that completely …

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Access Control Panels and Networks

Access Control Panels perform the heavy lifting in Alarm/Access Control Systems. Every single function that Access Control Systems perform in the real world occurs first in the “mind” of an Access Control Panel. All Access Control Panels share certain attributes and components. Alarm Input and Output Control Components may be internal or external to the …

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what is access control system how it works

Electronic Access Control Systems comprise electronic elements, physical elements, operational elements, and logical elements to create a complete working system that facilitates rapid and reliable access to authorized users in a facility at minimum long-term cost to the organization. Access Control elements include: Users Access Portals Credentials and Credential Readers Credential Authorization Process Locks, Alarms, …

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access control concept

Access control concept is all around us. From the lock on your front door or car door to the Personal Identification Number (PIN) for your Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card, we encounter access control systems every day. access control is everywhere. Access Control Systems are designed to help ensure that only authorized or qualified people …

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hi tech systems

Hi-Tech systems include all electronic systems. Typically these include Alarm/Access Control Systems, Video Systems, Communications Systems, Integrated Security Systems, Specialized Detection Systems, and Computerized Systems. Hi-Tech systems serve to automate repetitive functions, monitor continuously without error, and report to and facilitate communication and coordinated response by security staff. Increasingly, Hi-Tech systems are used to handle …

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types of security countermeasures

There are three types of Security Countermeasures: Hi-Tech, Lo-Tech, and No-Tech. These three must be used in combination to create a layered and effective security program. No single security countermeasure is effective against all threat scenarios. Access Control Systems, in particular, are a type of “controlled vulnerability” as each access control portal is a hole …

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