Definition of Access Control
Access control is a very broad term that can be used for many different things In fact, Access Control can be considered anything from a simple mechanical key lock to sophisticated vera-print (thumb print)readers or retinal (eye) scans. Some of the most common use card readers and keypads. Most access control systems use a variety of electronic releasing methods, many times combined with latching systems. More commonly, when people refer to access control, they are referring to a system for controlling access. You will find this more commonly in the Automatic Gates development and parking lot control systems. This section is not going to be referring to any mechanical controlled means of access control. In this we are going to stick with the electronic access control.
Working Access Control Into the Budget
You could use a access control system in the form of a simple pushbutton lock around clubhouses and pools or they can be used to track the movements of personnel from one point to another in real time. We have installed them primarily as a membership expiration tool, when your dues aren’t paid your card doesn’t work. A system like that requires constant enrollment and suspension of members to cut down cost on this they instituted a $10 late fee to cover the administrative costs. Our company only charges four dollars per name which was faxed to us and is billed to them on a monthly basis. Using these kind of methods you can have the management pay for it self.
Another trick that they use is to charge a $35 deposit on the cards that they give out. If you have 500 members and you receive a $35 deposit on each card or key then you get to read through $17,500 toward your new system. In some cases this is enough to pay for the entire system and it never comes out of the property management budget. If you are in this sort of situation you may find that you need not put up any money whatsoever to get the system installed in your community. These systems enhance the value of the whole community and will show new members the value that you place on their privacy. This can also be applied to those new automatic Gates and telephone entry system that can be matched up with your access control system.
If you thought that you could not afford these kind of luxuries but there are enough people in your homeowner’s association this may be a possibility for you as well. If you would like to speak to a representative concerning these issues you may contact us by e-mail or call our 888 number directly and we can see if it is a possibility for your situation.
Whether you need integrated access control systems or a standalone access control system we can sell and install all your access control needs such as Kerri systems, I E I, Novation wireless, Locknetics and much more. We even carry stand-alone and hybrid units such as Kaba Simplex, Alarm lock, Simplex, Code lock, Detex and more. We have customer support systems in place for data entry and retrieval. For automatic gate systems. Mag locks or electric strike units for common entry ways. Pedestrian control gates around pools and restricted areas.