The access control system (ACS) today is the norm in any sphere, be it warehouse complexes, logistics centers, parking lots and garages, office and business centers, hotels, manufacturing and trade enterprises, or educational institutions. Ordinary intercoms, and turnstiles in public transport and stadiums, and lock cabins in banks – all are representatives of access control. What kind of access control system is preferable to choose for a specific purpose?
All access control systems (access control systems, access control systems) are divided into two large classes according to the management method: autonomous access control and network access control, in addition there is a combination of these access control systems. Autonomous access control systems are access control devices that operate without a central computer, do not require cable lines, remote control, or operator control. They are inexpensive, but, with rare exceptions, are not able to generate reports, in particular, to keep track of working time.
Network (centralized) access control systems are controlled through a central computer, and, through the exchange of information with blocking devices, they can create reports on events that have occurred, on the passage of certain employees to the territory, to keep records and control of working time. Network access control systems can also be integrated with various security subsystems- video surveillance and photo-verification, fire alarm systems and others.
Universal network access control systems, in which the advantages of both above-mentioned access control systems are combined, work as usual centralized access control systems, but in emergency situations (when communication is lost, the central computer breaks down or network equipment fails).
Cost of access control systems One of the experts in the field of access control systems compared the behavior of ACS customers with buying a car at a car dealership: first, the buyer pays attention to small details and additional functions installed in the vehicle, but, subsequently, either leaves with nothing, or acquires a car based on their real needs: a spacious car – if it has a large family, with an economical engine- counting on long journeys, with many additional security system. The same process occurs when purchasing an ACS.
Quite a few customers initially want Fingerprint Access Control Systems that are equipped with the latest technology, for example, biometric access control – they are looking for systems based on biometric reading devices on the market. Then, when a designer who is able to supply and install such an ACS, provides an estimate to the customer, he, in turn, understands that such an access control system will never pay for those tasks and business processes that it is designed to solve and optimize. Indeed, the widespread use of biometric systems in everyday life will not begin as soon as it is mistaken to many, unless you take into account the system for personal needs.
How much is the access control system? It relies on the wishes of the customer, the choice of the necessary equipment, or turnkey solutions, the class of access control, its capacity, and protection from unauthorized actions, functionality, and scale of the controlled object.