Step 3: Access Control Overview
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Determining Your Needs
Start by deciding the kind of installation you need. Some sites require a tremendously enhanced level of
access control, coupled with a security staff. However, most systems require only a fraction of that
amount. Which kind of access control system do you need?
Start with a detailed description of what your system needs to accomplish. Every site will differ because of
the different objectives and requirements. Some examples are:
A store needs to limit shoplifters from leaving through unauthorized exits and to maintain control of
the delivery areas, stock rooms, and the store when it’s closed.
An office building needs to monitor when employees enter and leave departments, to inhibit
entrance by unauthorized people, and to control exits.
An institution or hospital requires that individuals stay in certain areas and out of other ones during
normal operation, but then have the ability to exit the site in case of emergencies.
These are just a few examples. Know what each particular site will require and the level of control that will
be required.
Planning Your Site
A detailed plan of your site is probably the most important element of installing a system in a matter of
hours versus a matter of days. Before proceeding, be aware of the necessities and limitations of different
parts of the system.
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Separate
Power
Supply
110
VAC
110
VAC
(Other side
of wall)
REX
Door
Strike
Reader
Door Status
Contact
36” to 48”
90cm to 120cm
(Make sure installation
complies with local
city, state, and federal
guidelines).
Figure 2: Planning Your Site
