Access control

Door security involves many door hardware. Some are very familiar and others can confuse us when it comes to installing and running them. Therefore, someone this could be overwhelming. Because of the different products, terminology and requirements of the territory … Read more

During these last days, I was charged to start up a large project. It was a redundant security system. Meaning that, there was a main server, a fail-over server, two core switches and many POE switches.

I was then confronted … Read more

The access control industry moves to OSDP communication protocol. After decades of adopting the wiegand protocol. OSDP stands for Open Supervised Device Protocol. Developed by the SIA to improve interoperability among access control and security products.

Actually, it comes to … Read more

From physical keys and mechanical cylinders, to access cards and wireless locks. The security industry is innovating drastically.

Technological innovation is changing security industry. That is visible with the introduction of the internet and the wireless technology.

Not so long … Read more

Electrical locks are devices that keep the door locked, and open it only for authorized people electrically. They are important devices in security systems.

Locking devices are low voltage devices working on AC or DC: 12V or 24V.

The professionals … Read more

At a first glance, access control would be a card reader that unlocks a door. However, it is much more elaborated than any could imagine.

It sets all the door properties and behavior. It recognizes the door status and the … Read more