Premises and personnel management has become a complex issue and the ability to react instantly in order to retain control over whom and when access is gained is imperative, particularly for multi-user buildings and open access institutions.

The solution is the installation of an access control system capable of reading all types of card or token technology to accommodate the specific requirements of individual clients. Our Systems offer Magswipe Card, Proximity Tokens and Cards, Touch Disk Tokens, Bio-metric Recognition, Smart Card or simple Digital Keypad and it should be noted that several different technologies can be incorporated into the same system.
For example;
Cost effective Magswipe Cards could be used for the majority of the installation with Bio-Metrics or Touch Disc Tokens used for a particular sensitive area.

Access control systems installed by Barry Brothers can start life as a single door control system, with the potential to expand without redundancy to a multiple site computer based solution, operated with Microsoft Windows™ approved software. This modular approach offers additional features including; Photo ID Card printing, Remote Site Modem link, Alarm Monitoring, Visitor Administration, Cash less Credit & Debiting and Roll Call/Time & Attendance.

Finally, due consideration must be given to the integration with Fire Alarms, CCTV systems and to the locks and mundane but essential door hardware that the system will be expected to control. These issues are so often overlooked in the rush to get the electronics and software installed. Impartial advice on the system and most suitable card or token technology to meet your needs is available from Barry Brothers.

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