Access control systems in Plymouth & the South West

M.A.C. Security access control systems

Access control to buildings and premises can be crucial to a business as it can be vital to ensure that only authorised people enter sensitive or restricted areas.

Even for ordinary, office-based businesses, it's usually desirable to restrict entry in some way or at some time to both employees and visitors and it's important that these entry systems are fit-for-purpose. We have vast experience with access control systems in the South West and offer sound advice.

There are numerous elements that make up an access control system:

Door controllers

Access control systems starts with a range of stand-alone and networked door controllers to monitor access control devices and control system functions - such as authorised access levels, visitor details, and providing power and battery backup

Proximity and swipe card readers

Both proximity and swipe card technologies are used to allow or deny entry as required. The access control system comprises elements such as: ID cards, proximity cards and tokens, magnetic-stripe swipe cards, smart cards, keypads, biometrics, ANPR combined with vehicle barriers and gates, multi-site networking, control and reporting and remote access

Operating software

The access control software is designed to provide easy administration and activity reporting, and allows you to assign and remove access for any user. You can also set time zones and access schedules for doors and users.

Photo identification

Photo ID  is designed to help you distinguish between employees, visitors and contractors, by integrating personalised badges with access control. Photos can be checked instantly to verify the identity of a person accessing a restricted area. 

Barriers and turnstiles

Both vehicle barriers and turnstiles for human traffic control movement, can monitor flow rate and prevent anti-pass back.

Biometric technology

Biometric devices are designed to identify a person from their retina or iris, hand or finger prints. They are suitable for use in high risk sensitive sites, where there is a requirement to protect high value property.

Access control solutions can range in size from entire corporate systems to simple, keypad access for remote stand-alone, security doors

Multi-site systems have allowed the way security, property and even HR managers view access control systems. By providing a fully-integrated, centralised and networked access control solution, accountability can be achieved for entire companies.

Q&A’s

Q: How would an access control system benefit my company?

A: It controls the movement of both staff and visitors to a site. A well-designed access control system can simplify numerous manual tasks, saving time and money.

Q: How does a system work?

A:The system can work on simple keypads or fully integrated systems using entry cards (either proximity or swipe) presented to a reader. If a person’s details have been entered onto the system they will be permitted access. The software can be designed to generate numerous reports including who is in a building in the event of an emergency, such as a fire, or time reports to generate time and attendance for salaries.

Q: How much will it cost?

A: As with all of the systems MAC offer, this depends on the clients' requirements and MAC’s recommendations. However there are advantageous ways of financing a system, such as leasing which includes tax-deductable and fixed payments, pay-as-you-earn, no major up-front costs and the freedom to update to the best product available.

Access control systems in Plymouth and the South West