Access Control

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    Selecting the Right Mechanical Digital Door Lock

    In commercial buildings that may have multi-use spaces or be multi-occupancy, the use of physical keys is inconvenient at best, insecure at worst. Fitting a keyless door lock to access doors or gates ensures that there is no risk of users losing keys.  When it comes to choosing the right type of combination lock, there are a number of factors that impact model selection. This guide discusses the main factors you should consider when selecting a push button lock for your door or gate. Keypad door locks...
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    Intercom Systems Explained: Choosing the Right...

    As security, convenience, and access control becomes increasingly important across all types of facilities, door entry has evolved into an essential solution. Whether you're managing a school, securing a commercial site, or upgrading residential access, this guide explains the different types of  intercom systems available and helps you choose the right one for your needs. What Is an Intercom System? ...
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    Relay Troubleshooting in Access Control Systems

    Behind nearly every reliable access control system is a small but critical component: the relay . Relays quietly manage how power is delivered to locks, trigger alarms, and connect interface devices. Whether the relay is a visible external module or hidden inside a component like a lock, controller, or keypad, it performs the same fundamental role: switching power safely and reliably. Understanding how relays work—and how they can...
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    Types of Relays for Access Control Systems

    Relays are among one of the most important yet often overlooked components in access control systems. Whether you are an installation company working with these systems daily, or a new to the industry learning how the pieces fit together, access control relays play a vital role behind the scenes.  Put simply, relays act as bridges between devices, allowing one piece of equipment to safely control another. They are used so extensively that most people encounter them every day without realising it.   From...
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    Emergency Break Glass Units – A Troubleshooting...

    An emergency door release (EDR) is a critical component of  access control systems. Commonly installed next to electronically locked doors or gates, it provides a manual method to release the door in case of power failure or access system malfunction. When activated, the  EDR either interrupts or supplies power to the lock, depending on the type of locking mechanism, allowing...
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    Understanding Break Glass Unit Types

    When it comes to building safety and access control, emergency break glass units, often referred to as emergency door release (EDR) devices, play a crucial role. These green call points allow people to manually unlock electronically secured doors in an emergency. What Is an Emergency Break Glass Unit? An emergency break glass unit (or EDR) is a safety device typically installed next to electronically locked doors/gates. In the event of a non-fire emergency, such as an...
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    UK Access Control Market Outlook: 10 Trends to...

    The  access control industry in the UK is evolving at an increasing rate. With some forecasts putting annual growth rates at between 7-10%, it’s an industry with high growth potential over the coming years and likely to change the way we access built environments, especially with innovations in AI, data, security and a shifting regulatory environment. While mechanical locks and standalone <a...
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    13-Step Guide to Maintaining Your Access...

    Is there anything worse than a door that doesn’t open, close, or lock as it’s meant to? Day to day, most of us don’t notice ironmongery as it’s there, doing its job but wow, is it a pain when it goes wrong. Door hardware is either designed to stand out as an architectural feature or blend in, as an unobtrusive, functional item. That is access control . There to keep us and our buildings safe and secure, it is functional and...
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