Standalone 

If a building needs to have a single room or door converted to an access control solution from a mechanical one, standalone systems represent a cost-effective method of implementation. 

These are generally wire-free systems that can be applied to a range of construction materials, including glass, metal, timber or composite. These systems have a number of benefits:

 • Scalable Standalone access control systems tend to be modular, making them fully scalable. This allows building development and future expansions to be achieved with ease. 

• Flexible They can be tailored to suit specific security needs, in line with budget availability. 

• Environmentally Friendly These units are often battery powered. By consuming low levels of energy, standalone systems can play an important role in helping a company achieve its carbon footprint goals. 

• Easy Implementation Standalone systems can often be installed within a matter of minutes. There is minimal disruption to the day-to-day working environment, with pedestrian access rarely affected. 

Online or Offline Solutions 

Online access control means that the decision to grant access can be made by the Electronic Access Control (EAC) system. 

Offline access control means that the decision to grant access is made by the device-based information stored on an asset or user credential. 

These can be often be built in to standalone, or fully integrated systems. 

Fully Integrated | Wireless 

These types of access control systems can integrate fully with a building’s existing security solutions. Mechanical locks can be wirelessly integrated into existing access control systems with minimal door modification. Benefits include: 

• Wireless Communications These systems interact wirelessly, meaning there is no need to install wires at the door. 

• Simple Integration It is easy to integrate these types of solutions into most EAC systems. 

• Simple Access Point Creation New access points can be created within existing or new EAC systems without the necessity of wiring. 

Depending on budgetary restrictions and the specific needs of building owners, managers or users, these different types of system can be adapted and modified to meet defined requirements. 

Depending on budgetary restrictions and the specific needs of building owners, managers or users, these different types of system can be adapted and modified to meet defined requirements.