Electronic Access Control

This is where electronic access control systems have an enormous advantage over mechanical systems where each token, fob or biometric signature is unique and can be programmed or traced throughout the system.

This means if an access control token is lost not only can it be removed from the system very easily, but if the token is used again it can raise an alarm.

It is also possible to use the system to create reports for attendance or even to locate someone within a large building based on where they last used their token. For highly sensitive areas (such as hospital drug stores or police / military armament stores) we can configure the system to prevent access unless two authorised people are present.

There are so many other possibilities that you can benefit from with our access control systems, including shift work, one-off visitor tokens, holidays and even cashless vending systems.Card tokens can double as photographic ID.

All the necessary equipment needed to manage your access control system including camera, printer and encoder can be provided to you so that you can administer the system entirely yourself. We can provide training to you in the use of all hardware and software. Of course, we will still be available for maintenance, repairs and inspection. It is very normal that clients take control of the operation and management of their systems. In hotel systems it is important that the bedroom token is changed after every customer and this, to be practical, has to be done in a quick efficient way by the receptionist (see Salto systems).

Access control technologies are advancing at a very rapid pace and can now even be a picture of the iris in your eye, the sound of your voice or more often than not your fingerprint. The control and management of systems is becoming much easier with well developed software that can operate over networks spanning (if necessary) the globe.

Your access control system can be integrated into other building management systems, meaning you can automatically adjust heating levels in empty rooms or buildings, switch lights on or off, and arm security systems. The system can monitor a single worker to provide a secure working environment or control access to car parks by reading your car's registration.

At Keyways, Altrincham we offer our specialist security services throughout the surrounding local area including, Manchester, Alderley Edge, Hale and Wilmslow. To see the whole area that we operate please see our areas covered page.

For Keyways it is a question of listening to the requirements and problems faced by our clients and creating a cost effective solution.