Currently, one of the most demanding services in the area of electronic security is the Access Control System, thanks to its automation and the parameters it enforces within an organization, as well as its notable benefits, which we want tell you today, but for that, first we want you to know what it is about.

What is an Access Control system?

It is an electronic system that prevents or authorizes the access of a person or resource to a certain area. This entry or rejection is originated by different functions, both by a biometric system, and by keys through a keyboard, proximity readers, among others, which are arranged on doors, turnstiles, and even vehicles, in order to generate income to the protected area. Likewise, they allow obtaining reports of all the movements that have been made, allowing to have a real-time control of what happens in the place where it has been installed.

Electronic access control provides the most efficient and convenient way of securing your building and assets. Installing an access control system means that you will never have to change a lock again. Tokens are issued to allow access through the controlled doors, and are easily barred from the system if they are lost, stolen or just not returned by someone who leaves your company. Barred tokens will not allow access through the controlled doors.

Once an access control system is installed, all doors controlled by the system will automatically lock when the door is closed. Anyone without a PIN or access token is unable to enter. If necessary, doors may be set to unlock during a designated time frame.

Access control can also offer flexible control over users’ access rights. For example, all staff can gain access through the main door of a building, but access to internal areas may be restricted to those who have a specific need to be there.

Access may also be restricted by time, only granting access to particular users at certain times of day or night.