Keypad Access Control
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- Category: Blog
- Created: 06 April 2014
- Written by Security Systems
Access control systems are what allows and authorizes employees to go inside and outside of various parts of your business and also to keep the unwanted people out. You can have something as small and simple as a keypad to protect one door or something as large as a network of systems for multiple buildings, which can even include parking lot gates along with times or entries and exits and multiple levels of security for your business. An access control system is very important for businesses, not only to keep the employees safe, but also the customers and clients. Sometimes, for buildings with government contracts, it's a need as well. It is also easier for management purposes because you don't have to worry about losing keys, replacing keys, getting keys back from fired employees, or be in the dark about who has access to which areas.
Some things that you need to consider before purchasing your access control system include what its purpose will be, how secure do you want the system to be, and are there any other systems that you need connected to your access control system. Some features that you can get when purchasing access control systems include a time tracking system for payroll purposes, keypads, swipe cards, motion detectors, thumb printing capabilities, and many other options as well. You should also be sure to consider the size of the system that you will need. You should be thinking about the number of doors you need to have secured. Remember, not every door has to be controlled by the system; you can simply lock the less sensitive rooms and give out keys to the right people. If you only need one door locked, then a simple keypad will be just fine for the job. You can always expand the system later on if you plan a little ahead when purchasing your system.
If you start with one or two doors, they can't usually be expanded upon, unlike the four and eight door systems. You also need to gather information up on the doors you are protecting, like who the doors are for and what material is it made of. When buying your access control system, be sure to ask a lot of questions. You want to be sure of everything before you buy, and this is one of the best ways to make sure. Installation of your system can take anywhere from a couple of days to two weeks, depending on how extensive your system is. They will also teach you how to use the software and sometimes there will have to be training sessions, depending on how extensive and complicated your system is. Just be sure to get everything that you want in your system and that you are happy with your purchase.
