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Access Control Overview
Access Control is the selective restriction to a place or resource such as a property, building or
room to authorized persons and is a matter of who, where, and when. An access control system
is used to automate access control using credentials, credential readers, electric door locks and
other devices. Administrators configure the system to determine who is allowed to enter or exit,
where they are allowed to exit or enter, and when they are allowed to enter or exit. When access
is granted, the door is unlocked for a predetermined time and transaction is recorded. When
access is denied, the door remains locked and the attempted access is recorded. Administrators
can then run reports on the recorded transactions to review activity for selected dates and times.
System Overview
Controller models are available in variety of configurations starting from 1 Door models that
require a separate power supply to 2 & 4 Door models that include an integrated power supply
for the controller and door lock power. Most models can be ungraded after installation with
enhanced features, such as enhanced reporting or more users, using software license keys. All
controllers include tamper and power fault inputs, in and out readers, request to exit and door
position inputs for each door and auxiliary inputs and outputs. All controllers are designed to be
connected to a network using an Ethernet RJ45 connector and configured using the integrated
web server.
Controllers can be configured as either a server or a client. All systems require a server
controller. Some systems have the ability to add additional client controllers to increase the
number of doors, inputs or outputs or control elevators. The software license key is used by the
controller to determine if it is a server or a client. After logging in, the license information about a
can be determined by clicking on the license icon at the bottom of the web page.
Certain models offer a mobile APP that can be used to setup and configure, view logs, lock and
unlock doors and activate threat levels. In addition, some systems also offers a cloud service
that provides a portal where a users or dealer can log into and manage one or many systems
securely.
Client controllers communicate with the server controller via the local area network and are
configured through the server using a web browser on PC connected to the network. Once the
server or client controller is configured, they will function without a network connection or the
PC. The network and PC is only required for setup, configuration and reporting.
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