Install Access Control Safely with TechPro

It’s never a bad idea to have a professional contractor, like TechPro, installed access control at your location safely, and properly. It isn’t however, a good idea to install access control yourself Understanding what this type of technology is, and what components make it up, will better explain why it is so important to hire a contractor for these kinds of installations.

In short, Access Control is a system made up of a combination of various hardware components, as well as computer software, working together to allow the operators to control who has the ability to come and go manually, automatically, based on schedules, and more. This is done using hardware such as Magnetic Locks, door strikes, access control boards, and computer software. These technologies should not be installed by a DIY novice, as there are construction modifications that should only be attempted by professional, licensed installers. Read on to learn more about TechPro Security products, and the different access control products we carry and install.

Magnetic Locks:
Mag lock is short for ‘magnetic lock’. These components are actually electrically powered magnets usually installed at the top of a door frame that acts as a secondary locking mechanism to the normal bolt lock that would be on a door. The lock is composed of an electronically powered magnet on one side, and a magnetized metal plate on the other. When power is given to the maglock, the magnet and plate seal to each other holding the door closed.

Door strikes:
Rather than a standard dead bolt, an electrically driven door strike is much more effective. A door strike is a metal cylinder that uses an electronic solenoid to trigger it to mechanically move into place holding the door shut, or release unlocking the door. Strikes come in two varieties, or a hybrid that can switch between, fail-safe and fail-secure. Fail-safe strikes return to an unlocked state when there is no power present- while fail-secure strikes return to a locked state by default when there is no power present.

Boards and Readers:
A major part of any access control installation is the board and readers. The Access control board is the heart of the system. It is a computerized electronic device that receives and sends trigger signals to and from the different door locks and readers in the system. It reacts to received signals based on programming done on a computer over the network which then sends that programming to the board. In order for a door lock to be opened, a signal can be sent manually from the software or by using a reader installed in the system. A reader can be a keypad, card or fob scanner, biometric for thumbprints, or more. A reader will send a signal to the board telling if the request is authorized, or not- and either open the door or leave it locked accordingly.

Techpro: Access Control Installation Done Right
Techpro Security Products is South Florida’s number one regarded installer of CCTV, Alarm, and Access control equipment. Access control is important, and if done improperly could lead to costly repairs, or fail to perform its function leading to security issues down the line.

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