Access Control Devices
Access control devices replace or supplement a standard lock with a card, fob, PIN, or biometric (fingerprint/face) reader, giving you control over exactly who can enter a door and a log of when they did.
What This Covers
- ✓ Card, fob, PIN code, and biometric (fingerprint or face) reader options
- ✓ Single-door and multi-door setups for offices, buildings, and gated sites
- ✓ Entry/exit logging so you can see who accessed a door and when
- ✓ Integration with your CCTV system for verified, camera-backed access events
- ✓ Fail-safe or fail-secure locking configured to your site's fire-safety requirements
Where This Fits
How We Size Access Control Devices for Your Property
There's no single spec that fits every property. The factors below are what actually decide the right setup for you. We confirm the specifics as part of a free site survey, not a generic package applied regardless of your property.
- ✓ Number of doors or entry points that actually need controlling
- ✓ Access method: card, fob, PIN, or biometric, each with different cost and convenience trade-offs
- ✓ Number of users to enroll now, and realistic growth over the next couple of years
- ✓ Integration needs with your existing or planned CCTV and alarm systems
- ✓ Fail-safe vs. fail-secure requirements tied to the building's fire-safety rules
Access Control Devices: Common Questions
What's the difference between fail-safe and fail-secure locks?
Fail-safe doors unlock automatically during a power cut, which fire-safety rules often require for escape routes. Fail-secure doors stay locked during a power cut, which suits areas where security matters more than emergency egress. We confirm which applies to each door during the site survey.
Can I add or remove users myself after installation?
Yes, for most systems: we walk you through adding and removing users during handover so you're not dependent on calling a technician for every change in staff.
Do access control devices work during a power outage?
Critical doors are typically fitted with battery backup so access control keeps functioning briefly during a power cut. We discuss backup duration and fail-safe or fail-secure behavior as part of the design.
Is biometric access control more expensive than card access?
Generally yes, per door, since the hardware itself costs more. It removes the lost-card or shared-code risk entirely though, which is why it's common for server rooms and cash offices specifically, rather than every door in a building.
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