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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

Here are 6 of the top benefits of installing access control systems:

1. Limited Access Entry can be restricted to staff and residents who require access. This results in secure buildings and enhanced levels of safety for tenants.

2. Monitoring Access control systems can incorporate a range of security features including alarms, entry systems, CCTV and remote monitoring. This means that all access is under surveillance and can be centrally controlled and monitored.

3. Lost Keys Losing keys is a common problem and can be an issue with traditional keys. Access control system key cards can be quickly and easily deactivated and re-issued, reducing both the likelihood of break-ins and the costs associated with providing replacement keys.

4. Key Cutting Traditional keys can be easily cut to produce duplicates. This means anyone who has had access to the key can get their own cut and gain entry as they please. Access control key cards cannot be duplicated which reduces the likelihood of future unauthorised entry.

5. Restricted Access Access control systems allow for restricted access enabling those who require entry to certain rooms and facilities to do so without disturbing others. For example, IT staff may have access to the server rooms but not tenant areas.

6. Protocols Protocols can be set to allow access to certain key cards at specific times on specific days. For example, the system can be set to allow resident-only access on weekends. There is a wide range of access control systems available for resident and commercial usage. These can be adjusted to suit precise requirements which can be changed at any time. This provides enhanced levels of control and monitoring for authorities, enabling them to keep buildings, residents and workers safer than ever.

CCTV SYSTEM

Safety and security in the home & workplace are of utmost importance, no matter what type of house or business it is. By making use of certain security features such as CCTV cameras, you are improving not only the living place/workplace itself but also the comfort of the family and employees.

Here are 5 great benefits of installing CCTV cameras:

1. Crime Deterrent If CCTV cameras constantly monitor a retail business, criminals will likely seek an easier target. If employees know that they are constantly being watched, they are less likely to steal from their employer or waste time on the job. School children who know that their every move is being recorded may be less likely to carry guns to school or engage in criminal activities on campus. While crime in the surveillance areas is less, the number of areas where crime did go down was equal to the number of areas that so no drop at all.

2. Discourage Theft Unfortunately, theft within the property is not uncommon. In order to protect your family and valuables from theft – both internal and external – consider installing a quality surveillance system. Not only will this discourage all kinds of theft and increase the security within the property, but it will also reduce the need for concern about it.

3. Keep an Eye on What’s Going On “When the cat’s away, the mice will play” – this expression applies for many places; including the home and workplace. In addition to increasing employee productivity, installing CCTV cameras will enable you to view your cameras from wherever you are, provided you have an internet connection.

4. Improve Work Strategies Installing CCTV cameras can help in areas such as increased customer satisfaction and improved strategies. This is because by watching the recordings, you will be able to see how your customers are being treated, and monitor which aisles have more traffic, or which items get attention but don’t sell. By monitoring these things, you will be able to work on solutions that will improve your business in many ways.

5. Protect Your Business Some people tend to go out of their way to take advantage of others, or to make life difficult for them by making false claims. Some of these people might craftily wait a few months before making a claim, knowing that most surveillance systems rewrite their video data after a certain amount of days and therefore any “proof” will be eliminated. Getting a surveillance system with unlimited video data storage will solve this issue, and provide you with peace of mind.

INTRUDER ALARM SYSTEM

A security alarm is a system designed to detect intrusion – unauthorized entry – into a building or other area. Security alarms are used in residential, commercial, industrial properties for protection against burglary (theft) or property damage, as well as personal protection against intruders. Car alarms likewise help protect vehicles and their contents. Prisons also use security systems for control of inmates.
The most basic alarm consists of one or more sensors to detect intruders, and an alerting device to indicate the intrusion. However, a typical premises security alarm employs the following components:

How It Works?

1. Alarm Control Panel (ACP) The "brain" of the system, it reads sensor inputs, tracks arm/disarm status, and signals intrusions. In modern systems, this is typically one or more computer circuit boards inside a metal enclosure, along with a power supply.

2. Sensors : Devices which detect intrusions. Sensors may be placed at the perimeter of the protected area, within it, or both. Sensors can detect intruders by a variety of methods, such as monitoring doors and windows for opening, or by monitoring unoccupied interiors for motions, sound, vibration, or other disturbances.

3. Alerting devices : These indicate an alarm condition. Most commonly, these are bells, sirens, and/or flashing lights. Alerting devices serve the dual purposes of warning occupants of intrusion, and potentially scaring off burglars. These devices may also be used to warn occupants of a fire or smoke condition.

4. Keypads Small devices, typically wall-mounted, which function as the human-machine interface to the system. In addition to buttons, keypads typically feature indicator lights, a small multi-character display, or both. Interconnections between components. This may consist of direct wiring to the control unit, or wireless links with local power supplies.

5. Security devices Devices to detect unauthorized entry or movements such as spotlights, cameras & lasers.

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