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Potential Uses Of Access Control Systems

28 October 2016

Marie Brunet

Access control systems have many potential businesses to employers; once the system is in place, it can be integrated in many ways with your building operation tools. Here are some of the best uses for access control systems.

Controlling Entry to the Building

One of the most common ways to use these systems is to inhibit access to your building or certain sections of the building. A key card is one way to do this; key card holders can trigger a door to unlock when they come within a certain radius of the card reader. Keycodes are another option for access control in physical spaces. And if you can afford it, biometric scanners can be incorporated to read fingerprints or scan eyes for very personal control of access to your space. Of course, these varying types of security can be combined to create an even more secure system, although adding multiple layers of security can also be a time burden for employees.

Controlling Temperatures

Access control systems can also be hooked up to your building's automation system to control certain aspects of the building, such as the temperature. The access system counts how many occupants are in the building and sends a message to your thermostat or building automation system. You can program the HVAC to adjust its power based on the number of occupants. This gives you even greater control of your energy spendings.

Controlling Flow of Traffic

If you have been having parking lot issues, an access control system can be applied to this area as well. You might install access control at the entry of your lots so that users have to punch in their credentials in order to gain access to the lot. This can be a much more cost effective solution that constant surveillance and towing enforcement. It also gives you the chance to direct cars to where there are open parking slots. If you have multiple parking areas, for instance, your access control system could monitor how many cars have entered the lot and redirect traffic to another area if the lot is currently full.

These are only a few ideas on how to benefit from access control technology as a business. Although there are many benefits of access control systems, note that there are potential weaknesses as well. Security is a growing issue, since many hackers may attempt to hack access control systems to gain entry. It's important to maintain a strong relationship with your access control installation team to get frequent security updates and stay ahead of the curve.

For more information, contact a business like Complete Cabling Solutions Inc.

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