Access control systems are physical or electronic systems which are designed to control who has access to a network. The simplest example of a physical access control system is a door which can be locked, limiting people to one side of the door or the other. Electronic access control systems typically control network security, limiting which users are allowed to use resources on a computer system, for example. Several security companies specialize in providing access control systems and supporting hardware and software for companies of all sizes.
In some cases, physical access control systems are integrated with electronic ones. For example, a door may be unlocked with a swipe card, an RFID key fob, or through biometric means. A card access control system is one of the most common types of electronic door control, using a card with a magnetic stripe which can be swiped through a reader on the door. Hotels often use this system, which can be used to make temporary room keys. Laboratories and other facilities with areas requiring high security may also use a card control system, making the cards double as personnel identification.

This family of physical credentials include: mechanical keys, key fobs, Magnetic strip cards, weigand cards, proximity cards and well as smart cards.

 

This type of credential uses personal identification numbers (PIN’s) and passwords to verify identity. This type of credential is frequently used in coordination with a physical credential.   

This type of credential verifies identity based on some unique physical or biometric characteristics of the individual. This can include; hand or finger geometry, handwriting, eye pattern, fingerprints, speech, face and various other physical characteristics. These credentials are frequent used in combination with codes.

Basic access control security alarm systems are typically installed to protect a single door and include audio entry systems, video entry systems or keypad/PIN devices. The main applications for this system type are front or rear doors to premises e.g. residential blocks of flats, small offices or offices with un-manned receptions and schools.

 

 

Standalone access control systems comprise of a small network of card readers controlled by local door controllers. These systems are suitable for one or two door installations within small offices, building sites, schools or retail units.

Networked or PC-based access control systems comprise of a front-end PC connected to a network of door controllers and card readers. These systems are most suitable for multi-door and/or multi-site installations within larger offices, industrial units, warehouses, hospitals and universities.

The integrated access control system and alarm-monitoring system is ideally suited for medium to high-end sized facilities and delivers unsurpassed simplicity, versatility, simple operation and cost efficiency. Access Control System incorporates the most advanced technologies available, including modern object-oriented software, advanced client/server database architecture and Microsoft's multitasking, multithreading 32-bit Windows 2000/XP operating system. Solid technology and an intuitive graphical user interface combine to make ACS the most powerful - yet easiest to use - integrated security management system on the market.

· Intrusion Alarm Integration
· Elevator Control Integration
· CCTV & DVR Integration
· Photo ID Software Integration
· Building Automation Integration
· Multi Server Architecture
· Biometric Integration (Finger, Iris, Face & Palm Reader)
· Smart Card Integration
· Entrance Control Integration (EM Door Lock, Turnstile, Boom Barrier, Flap Barrier, Bollard etc.)

The Attendance Management System delivers a complete and cost-effective time and attendance solution such as smart card solution, integrated security solution for Medium & a large enterprise - a solution that dramatically reduces workforce management costs and generates significant increases in employee productivity

 

Features
· Seamless integration with existing ERP, HR and legacy systems
· Organization-wide access through Internet, intranet and corporate email systems
· User-and role-based security and functionality
· Scalable to hundreds of thousands of users, across multiple locations
· Broad platform support

Visitor Management System is a dependable and cost effective visitor management application that enables an organization to manage and track visitors throughout its facilities, using standard desktop technology.

Whether it is implemented as a standalone system or seamlessly integrated with other Solus application modules to create a total security management environment, Solus Visitor Management System offers unlimited flexibility by allowing IT and security managers to further capitalize on existing IT investments in their facilities.

Features
· User-Definable Visitor Fields/Category
· Prescheduled Visits · Visitor and Visit Tracking
· Advanced Visit Activity User Interface
· Complete Reporting Capabilities
· Reduced Total Cost of deployment
· Integration with E-Mail Systems

Canteen management is a fully integrated, network able Canteen Point of Sale Management System designed to simplify and enhance canteen management. This card-based system, utilizing existing employee access cards that are linked to valid employee accounts, offers a reliable method of payment while the resulting cashless environment ensures increased security.

This cashless environment eliminates the necessity of physical cash reconciliation and dramatically enhances the transaction process at the Point-of-Sale.

The system is PC based, thus the control and administration of employees and system functions reside at a Central Solus Server. The system can be configured to handle both cash and card transactions (debit and/or credit accounts).

Features
· Does away with hard 'cash' in your canteen environment thus eliminating unnecessary security risks
· Eliminates the timorous cashing up & reconciling process at every day end
· Has optional 'self-service' cash loader for uploading credit
· Daily or monthly limits can be set up on account transactions
· Card holders image can be stored and displayed at the POS terminal
· Card balances are available at all times, with or without the card
· Systems are online and therefore there is no need to shut down the operation to do updates

Long range vehicle identification from distances up to 10 meters (33 feet) even when a vehicle is traveling at high speed.

Features
· Read range up to 10m [33 ft].
· Object speed up to 200 km/h [125 mph].
· Well defined adjustable read range.
· Integration of personnel access bad.
· Driver based vehicle identification.


From single entrance surface lots to multi-tiered parking garage structures, Time and Parking Controls provides security and traffic control via barrier gates, swing gates, and slide gates. The options range from standalone to fully automated on-line systems that control and track lot space counting and revenue.


Logical access controls are protection mechanisms that limit users' access to information and restrict their forms of access on the system to only what is appropriate for them. Logical access controls are often built into the operating system, or may be part of the "logic" of applications programs or major utilities, such as Database Management Systems. They may also be implemented in add-on security packages that are installed into an operating system; such packages are available for a variety of systems, including PCs and mainframes. Additionally, logical access controls may be present in specialized Components that regulate communications between computers and networks


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