Access control is what happens when 'the gate opens when I push a button' evolves into 'the gate opens for the right people, at the right times, and I can prove who came in'. For homes with multiple users, and for any business premises, it's usually well worth the small extra investment at install time.
Types of access control
The three common options are keypads (a code opens the gate), RFID tag or card readers (a tag opens the gate and logs the event), and biometric readers (a fingerprint or face opens the gate). Each has a place.
Keypads are the cheapest and simplest — great for domestic workers and occasional visitors. Tag readers are the sweet spot for households with multiple family members or tenants. Biometric readers are the go-to for business premises where you need to know exactly who was on-site and when.
Integration with your gate motor
Every access control device we install is wired directly into your existing gate motor controller — no separate relay boxes hanging off the wall. This makes them faster to trigger and much more reliable long-term. Compatible with the gate motor installation and gate automation systems we install.
Event logging and auditing
For business premises and larger residential estates, event logging is the real value. Every tag, code or fingerprint used is logged with a timestamp — searchable, exportable, and legally usable if you ever need to prove access.
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