* What is access control?

Access control is quite literally about controlling access to your premises, or a specific area of your premises. Instead of the old lock and key method, access control secures your building electronically. With tokens and readers instead of locks and keys; you say who has access, when they have access and where exactly they can have access to

• Simple

• Modern

• Complete control

• Flexible securityWe understand that access control does not need to be complicated. Our access control systems look professional but are also really easy to use. Paxton systems are so user friendly; they require minimal training to run and are designed to make life as easy as possible for you. They are so convenient, you will wonder why you ever used anything else before.

 

* Why choose access control instead of locks and keys?

• Convenient

• Economic

• Modern

• Secue
Huge bunches of keys are common for some sites, but if the keys get lost

imagine how many locks would need replacing to make your site secure again. The cost implications are huge. With access control, each staff member, or visitor, is issued with one token or card to gain accessthrough any door, gate or barrier. They simply present their token at a reader and access is permitted or denied, as appropriate.

There is no need to change locks if someone loses their token. This gives you total confidence that your premises stay secure,something that is just not possible with a lock and  key system.

 

* Keeping your building secure.

• Decrease the risk of opportunist theft

• Track who was where, and when:

The security and safety of your staff and assets is serious business. No one wants to think that staff are at risk while at work and there is no better way.

to protect them than with an intelligent, reliable, access control system. Should an incident or a crime take place on your premises, your access control system allows you to isolate certain areas and even track who was in a particular area at  the time.

 

* 24 hour protection.

• Restrict areas to certain groups or individuals

• Protect your building

• Save money on night-time security
With access control you can restrict specific areas of your premises to certain groups of staff or individuals. You can even give users access rights specifically for certain times of the day or night. This gives you control over the security of your site around the clock and means you do not need to spend money on night-time security. You can rest assured that your premises are protected, even outside of normal working hours.

 

* What about hands free access?

• Warehouses

• Disabled access - helping to comply with DDA

• Hospitals

• Offices

• Vehicle access:
Instead of searching for your keys when you approach a door, imagine if it automatically unlocks as you reach it. Our hands free technology is a great way of improving movement around a site or simply getting you out of the rain faster! The reader on the door picks up the signal from your token, be it stored about your person or in a handbag or pocket. The door then unlocks without you having to present your token directly to the reader.
 

* Energy saving, money saving.

• Avoid energy wastage • Save money on energy bills

• Improve your green footprint
We have also designed readers with energy saving capabilities, helping companies cut costs on utility bills and present a greener outlook. As market leaders we are constantly committed to developing intelligent access control products to suit your needs.
 

* Access control from your desk.

• All doors are controlled directly from one or more PC's

• You can instantly update user access levels at the PC

• Set up zones for areas that only certain users have access to

• Pinpoint where staff members and visitors are in the building

• Monitor staff working hours.
If you like the sound of access control so far but would like to do more with your system, choosing PC based access control will give you even greater benefits. Paxton software is designed to be simple and recognisable. Administrators can be fully competent and confident in using the software with less than two hours  of training!
 

* Central control - managing the  system.

• Central control from your desk

• Instant updates

• Easy to use system
Being able to manage the system from your desk is a major benefit of using an access control system with a PC. This convenience will make your job so much easier, you can update access permissions at the click of a button. PC based access control is so easy to manage; users can be added to, or barred from, the system within seconds. A Paxton system can control any site, from just one door up to hundreds of doors, with thousands of users.

 

* Flexibility - control who goe   where.

• Added security

• Flexible control over who goes where

• Restrict areas of hazard or danger

PC based access control allows you to grant users access as and when needed, according to time and place. You also have total control and flexibility over who has access, when and where to. Access privileges can be tailored to groups or individuals, at different times of the day or night.
 

* Event reporting: tells you who is where and when.

• See who is in at a glance

• View staff and visitor movements on the events screen

• Monitor access events as they happen

A PC based access control system means that you can view all staff and visitor movements on site, from your computer screen. The events screen will also show you when a door is forced. This helps you improve the security of your site and shows you when and where an event occurred. This is particularly useful for sensitive sites where an intruder can pose a serious threat and extra protection is a must.

 

* Prevent false alarms.

• No more false alarms

• Get a text message or an email if the alarm is triggered
Being woken up in the middle of the night because the intruder alarm has been triggered at work is no joke, especially when it turns out to be a false alarm. You could also lose your police response if it happens too often. With our PC based access control system, false alarms and late night call outs can be prevented. A Paxton system, integrated with your intruder alarm, stops you from entering the building if you do not have permission to unset the alarm. If you do have permission, the system unsets the alarm for you before unlocking the door.
 

* Email and text alerts.

Receive a message for:
• A door being forced

• Someone trying to access a restricted area
A Paxton PC based system can be set up to send an email or a text message to alert you if a specific event has occurred. This means you can get instant knowledge of what is happening on a site, even if you are not present.

• Manage buildings from anywhere

• An easy way to extend your system
There are so many benefits to having electronic access control, you can even use it to control more than just one site. New sites can be controlled remotely from the same PC as before, meaning you can manage buildings from across the country, or even across the world. It makes expanding your premises hassle free.

• Card designer program

• Simple to use

• Professional finish

A PC based access control system can be used with a card designer package, meaning your access cards double up as ID cards. All you need is a card printer! Card designer cards look professional and give your business a really smart image.