Access control can come in many forms from fingerprint or retina recognition to simple intercom systems.

Biometrics such as the fingerprint remain at the security conscious end of the market, however with prices falling as the technology becomes more widespread, these systems are becoming more common.

The most popular access control readers are card swipes and proximity readers which require no contact at all and can be used with cards/fobs or even watchstrap units. Numeric keypads do not require any physical article to confirm authority and have the added advantage of being easily changed or updated.

The most appropriate system to install can be influenced by several factors, available budget, level of security required, tracking requirements and the volume of traffic, Abacus can advise on which access control solution best meets your specific requirements.