ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM
An access control point can be a door, turnstile, parking gate, elevator, or other physical barriers, where granting access can be electronically controlled. Typically, the access point is a door. An electronic access control door can contain several elements.
At its most basic, there is a stand-alone electric lock. The lock is unlocked by an operator with a switch. To automate this, operator intervention is replaced by a reader. The reader could be a keypad where a code is entered, it could be a card reader, or it could be a biometric reader. Readers do not usually make an access decision, but send a card number to an access control panel that verifies the number against an access list.
Access control systems are incredibly versatile and can be tailored to meet individual needs thereby reducing common risks and deterring crime
At its most basic, there is a stand-alone electric lock. The lock is unlocked by an operator with a switch. To automate this, operator intervention is replaced by a reader. The reader could be a keypad where a code is entered, it could be a card reader, or it could be a biometric reader. Readers do not usually make an access decision, but send a card number to an access control panel that verifies the number against an access list.
Access control systems are incredibly versatile and can be tailored to meet individual needs thereby reducing common risks and deterring crime
