Electronic Access Control Systems
Access control systems are electronic security solutions that are installed to manage the flow of people into, around and out of buildings. The three primary functions of access control systems are to monitor the locations of individuals within a building, control where individuals are able to gain access and manage individual user permissions to ensure that access is granted to the correct individual to the correct areas at the correct times.
ADT offers a full range of access control products from core components to peripheral devices. A complete access control portfolio enables us to offer a complete solution design tailored to address our individual customer needs.
Commercial Access Control Solutions
Today's access control systems have to go beyond simply locking and unlocking doors. No matter the size of the business, keeping assets inside and threats outside are critical for your business operations.
Public Sector Access Control Solutions
ADT's broad range of electronic access control solutions help ensure that only the right people have access to your premises; staff, visitors, patients or students.
Small Business Access Control Solutions
ADT's stand-alone, entry level systems offer protection on single or multiple door installations. This system allows for expansion as your operation and number of cardholders grow.
Access Control Overview
ADT’s Access Control Security Range
Our core access control range can be classified into three distinct system types.
Basic access control security alarm systems are typically installed to protect a single door and include audio entry systems, video entry systems or keypad/PIN devices. The main applications for this system type are front or rear doors to premises e.g. residential blocks of flats, small offices or offices with un-manned receptions and schools.
Standalone access control systems comprise of a small network of card readers controlled by local door controllers. These systems are suitable for one or two door installations within small offices, building sites, schools or retail units.
Networked or PC-based access control systems comprise of a front-end PC connected to a network of door controllers and card readers. These systems are most suitable for multi-door and/or multi-site installations within larger offices, industrial units, warehouses, hospitals and universities.
Access Control System Technology
Selecting the correct credential technology is critical to the operation of the access control security alarm system and to providing the desired level of security.
- Smartcard Technology
- Biometric Technology
Rapidly becoming the technology of choice, smartcards are extending the use of access control credentials beyond physical access. Using smartcards, one card can be used to gain access to a premises (physical access), to securely sign onto a PC (logical access) and to purchase goods/services (cashless vending, e-cash).
Biometric factors such as fingerprints are very difficult to replicate or share as they are unique to each individual. As such, inclusion of biometric technology into an access control solution will help to increase system security.
Enhanced Access Control System Functionality
Although access control systems are primarily concerned with granting/denying access at doors, their application extends further. Addition of software and /or firmware can increase the functionality of an access control system.
- Identity & Badging Solutions
- Time & Attendance
- Security System Integration
Rapidly becoming the technology of choice, smartcards are extending the use of access control credentials beyond physical access. Using smartcards, one card can be used to gain access to a premises (physical access), to securely sign onto a PC (logical access) and to purchase goods/services (cashless vending, e-cash).
Door transaction data is a standard output of an access control system, but can be used in conjunction with Time and Attendance software, door transaction data can be used to automate payroll processes.
Utilising common data formats, access control systems can be integrated with intruder and CCTV systems to increase the security of premises.
