Access control and management systems (ACMS)
Access control and management systems (ACMS) are comprehensive solutions designed to manage and monitor access of people and vehicles to protected facilities, as well as to ensure security and automate entry and exit processes. These systems are widely used in office buildings, industrial facilities, educational institutions and other places where access control is required.
Main functions of ACS:
Access control:
ACS restricts or provides access to certain areas only for authorized persons.
Access can be provided using various technologies: access cards (RFID, magnetic cards), biometric data (fingerprints, face or iris scanning), code panels and mobile devices.
Time and attendance management:
ACS records the time of arrival and departure of employees, which helps to automate the calculation of working hours and control discipline.
Systems can generate reports for analyzing productivity and attendance.
Integration with other security systems:
The ACS can be integrated with video surveillance systems, security alarms and fire safety systems, creating a single solution for comprehensive protection of the facility.
Monitoring and recording events:
All events related to access are recorded in the system, which allows you to track and analyze the history of actions of employees and visitors.
In real time, administrators can control access to various areas and promptly respond to incidents.
Main components of the ACS:
Controllers:
Central devices that process information from readers and locks, control the opening of doors and other security systems.
Readers:
Devices that read information from access cards, biometric data or other identifiers. Readers can be contact (for magnetic cards) or contactless (RFID or NFC).
Locks and drives:
Electromagnetic or electromechanical locks controlled by a controller that lock or unlock doors when a signal is sent from the system.
Software:
Special software that allows you to administer the system, manage user access rights, track events and generate reports.
Turnstiles and barriers:
Physical barriers to restrict passage or travel. Turnstiles are used to control access for people, and barriers are used for vehicles.
Technologies used in ACS:
RFID cards and key fobs:
Contactless technologies for personal identification. Each card or key fob contains a unique identifier that is read by the system.
Biometric dаta:
Identification based on a person's unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, facial recognition or iris recognition.
Mobile technologies:
The ability to use smartphones and other mobile devices to access systems. For example, NFC or QR codes for contactless door opening.
Barcodes and QR codes:
Used for temporary access, for example, when issuing guest passes.
Advantages of ACS:
Security: Provides reliable protection of facilities, preventing unauthorized access.
Convenience: Automation of the entry/exit process, access control via various devices.
Control and accounting: ACS allows you to keep track of employee attendance, as well as create detailed reports on visits.
Integration: Possibility of integration with other security systems to improve the efficiency of facility management.
Application of ACS:
Offices and business centers: to control access of employees and visitors.
Industrial enterprises: to restrict access to work areas and control personnel movement.
Educational institutions: to control attendance of students and employees.
Parking and residential complexes: to control access of vehicles.
