How It Works
- Users present credentials (card, mobile, LPR)
- System checks permissions via access controller or PLC
- Barrier opens if authorized, then closes after clearance
- Events are logged automatically
Core Components
- Access Control Panel: Central management of doors/gates
- Credential Readers: RFID, keypads, biometrics, or license plate recognition
- Gates & Barriers: Swing gates, boom arms, sliding gates, turnstiles
- Door Controllers & Locks: Electric/magnetic locks, strikes
- Sensors: Motion, photocells, inductive loops for safety
- Controllers & Software: PLCs, SCADA/HMI, server/software for logging and integration
Access Methods
| Method | Use Case |
|---|---|
| RFID Cards | Office & industrial access |
| Keypads | Warehouses & secure doors |
| Biometrics | High-security or cleanrooms |
| License Plate Recognition | Vehicle entry |
| Mobile Access | Smartphones via NFC/Bluetooth/QR |
| Remote Access | Guard booths or SCADA-controlled gates |
Security & Integration Features
- Time- and zone-based access rules
- Audit trails & logging
- Anti-tailgating & anti-passback
- Integration with fire alarms, CCTV, and HR/ERP systems
Vehicle Gate Types
- Boom Barriers: Fast, simple—parking lots & warehouses
- Sliding Gates: Industrial yards & factories
- Swing Gates: Restricted road entry
- Bollards: Retractable, high-security access
Card Access Systems
Card access systems use electronic credentials (cards or fobs) to grant entry. They're common in offices, schools, hospitals, and industrial sites.
Components: Access cards/fobs, card readers, door controllers, electric locks, software, and power backup.
Card Types: Proximity, MIFARE, smart cards, and mobile credentials.
Key Features:
- User permissions by time, location, or role
- Logging & auditing
- Anti-passback & multi-factor authentication
- Elevator floor control & emergency lockdown
Network Options: Standalone, IP-based, cloud-hosted, or fully integrated with building systems.
Ideal For: Offices, warehouses, schools, server rooms, or sites requiring audit trails.
Less Ideal: Very high-security or high-throughput areas (biometrics or LPR preferred).
