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Access Control services:
Our access control is an online access control system for single or multiple sites. IP connectivity gives easy reach to sites that can be anywhere in the world. The PC based software allows live changes to be made to access profiles; you can enable / disable users with just a few clicks. All activity on the system is monitored and recorded.
A wide selection of point and click reports are then available to drill down onto that valuable information. Our iClass systems are scalable from small to large systems; with capacity for up to 10,000 cardholders. With a wide range of readers to choose from these systems are ideal for almost any application: Health, Leisure, Commercial, Banking, Building Site and Cash Handling.
 INTEGRATION
In the past, “Access Control” has simply meant physical access control. Like any contemporary technology the definition is constantly changing and now we need to differentiate between Physical and Logical access control. An equally important feature of any contemporary system is its ability to integrate with other systems including “Logical Access Control”.
The iClass range of access control systems integrate at 3 defined levels:
1. Credential
2. Hardware
3. Software
1. CREDENTIAL LEVEL
At the credential level of integration, a card or fob is used for access control plus one or more other system(s). This can be achieved in a number of ways:
Common data between systems.
Here the same card and the same data is used by two or more systems. For example, a magstripe card might have a simple eight digit card number that can be used for both “access control” and “time & attendance” systems
Poly-technology credential.
These credentials have more than one technology on the same card. For example, Magstripe, barcode and RFID can co-exist on the same card quite happily.
Poly-application credential.
This is a single technology that supports more than one application.
“iClass” & “MIFARE” RFID smart card technologies are a good example of this.
2. HARDWARE LEVEL
Our Access Control system can incorporate a wide range of biometric devices. These devices can be used for gaining access solely or used with a PIN (personal identification number) or proximity card for verification. Fingerprint remains the most popular biometric reader technology. However, this system will be based on Biometric and Card authentication to grant a user access.
3. SOFTWARE LEVEL
Time and Attendance software is a prime example of software level integration with the Access Control. A seamless interface allows all transactions made to be exported straight into the time sheet / roster software that in turn integrate with Payroll software or services. Enterprise and Express software for iClass both have very flexible and easy to use import wizards. Just about any report can be exported to csv or excel for data exchange.
Access control is changing in today’s security systems, it becoming more high profile and with the aid of software it is able to offer the end user more useful information. Introduction of new technologies and software have made installation easier and flexible and systems more effective. Selecting the correct access control system for your company is an important choice which can save you money. An access control system can be broken down into some very basic choices and considerations:
• Identification method and reader technology
• Compact or Component
• Online or Stand Alone
• Integration requirements
COMPACT
Compact access controllers have the reader (usually a keyboard) and controller built into the same unit. These systems offer the lowest cost and can be used in conjunction with Component or Online systems.
COMPONENT
Component systems have a separate controller to the identification reading device. Thus the controller can be mounted on the secure side of the door. Often the power supply is included with this type of controller saving on installation cost and space.
STAND ALONE
All programming is done via a keypad provided with the controller. There is no need for computers of any kind. Any changes have to be programmed at each door individually. Ideally suited for small numbers of doors and/or users.
ONLINE
Online means connected to some form of central computer. The software allows simple programming and monitoring of the system. If the connection is lost or the PC switched off the controllers carry on as normal.
DORMANT CARD POLICY
Every Card will be preconfigured to be dormant, which will be activated upon registration or reactivation of the card holder. Every activated card will be also configured to become dormant by the end of 365/366 days equating to 1 year period. This process is to ensure that every card holder comes for their card reactivation after a year period with their membership renewal levy. The Enterprise Software allows you to decide on a maximum time that a card should legitimately be used. Once this time has elapsed the card will be marked as dormant and disabled from all access control readers. This reduces security exposure and helps keep tight control on card misuse.
WIZARDS
Wizards make setup and importing of data a very simple and intuitive process. Importing data with the card data import wizard provides feed back at every stage. Data can be in “Comma Delimited” (CSV), “Tab Delimited” (TSV) or Excel spreadsheet format. The import wizard can be used just once at commissioning time or on a regular / automatic basis to synchronise with a second database.
ROLL CALL
In an emergency, members may be required to evacuate to an agreed muster point(s). Once there it is important to know that no one is missing. Space zones keep track of who is currently in that zone, based on the log in and log out use of a card or token. A roll call report can be run manually or automatically. The roll call report is a snap shot of who is in a pre-defined area at the time of running the report. There is no need for members to be endangered going back to desks to collect card / tokens. The list can then be taken to the muster point and users visually checked against the list.
SIMPLE CARD MANAGEMENT
An easy to use interface allows the user to quickly add cards on to the system. Once a credential has been added, access can be assigned in a few simple steps. Credential information is automatically sent out to the access controllers when finalising a card. Custom fields can be added to the database allowing for more tailored filtering and reporting.
SIMPLE ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE REPORTING
Enterprise Software of the access control allows the user to setup reports that can show a card holder’s attendance. By adding custom fields into the cardholder database, reports can be created that show attendance by department. The system will provide the user of details of the first and last card transaction in any given day for an individual and supply a total number of hours of attendance between the two. This is ideal for organisations looking for a simple method of monitoring attendance. If a more detailed attendance analysis of a cardholder is required then, the “Time Sheet” report can be created.
PHOTO ID
Photo’s can be easily captured and saved for each card holder. Photo ID card printing is included in both the Standard and Professional versions of Enterprise Software. The professional version allows the creation of new card designs.
TIME ZONES
Having granted access to a card holder with an access level, time zones allow you to control when they have access. This control is further extended by linking it to calendars.
Time zones can also be made to interact with doors. For example, an entrance to a hospital ward can be left open and allow access without a card during visiting hours but go secure at other times. Meanwhile, staff would have convenient and secure access using their card.
PHOTO WATCH
Event viewers can be setup to show the database photo of the last person at a door or doors. This can be used by guards monitoring sensitive access points or to display on a large screen as a “Show and Shame” feature for club membership.
DISTRIBUTED INTELLIGENCE
The onboard non-volatile memory of each controller stores all the access control information for a given door. This includes card data for 10,000 site coded cards, access levels and time zones etc. Thus if communication to the main server is lost, the access control can carry on as before. This excludes any server based features such as zoned anti-passback etc.
2000 EVENT MEMORY
Each controller has its own real time clock and non-volatile event log memory to allow for the system to continue operation, even when isolated from the PC or the remainder of the network. Thus the data storage grows with the size of the system.
HID PROXIMITY CREDENTIALS Credential is the generic name given to a token used for identification. The token may be a “Card”, “Key fob”, “Vehicle tag” or a “Self adhesive dot”.
These credentials are offered in a range of shapes & sizes to suite different applications. The cards offer the best choice if the credential is going to also carry some form of visual identification or Photo ID. |
