Door access control system - wired or wireless solution
Hi
We have a door access system and it is a wired system and since few years we are having a very difficult time with the product, controllers failing and also the software is not very good and when we make changes to software and run the sync, the changes don’t replicate to the controllers and the doors don’t open.
We are thinking of either going with wired door access or wireless door access for all the 300 doors
The support engineer who looks after the current access system was saying the cables get heated up and not sure why the cables get heated up.
Any reason why the cables get heated and will this cause system to malfunction.
With the wireless system, I have to replace batteries on the door handles and the batteries get consumed according to the doors used.
https://www.assaabloyopeningsolutions.co.uk/en/commercial/solutions/access-control/aperio/
Your thoughts and suggestions much appreciated.
Thanks
We have a door access system and it is a wired system and since few years we are having a very difficult time with the product, controllers failing and also the software is not very good and when we make changes to software and run the sync, the changes don’t replicate to the controllers and the doors don’t open.
We are thinking of either going with wired door access or wireless door access for all the 300 doors
The support engineer who looks after the current access system was saying the cables get heated up and not sure why the cables get heated up.
Any reason why the cables get heated and will this cause system to malfunction.
With the wireless system, I have to replace batteries on the door handles and the batteries get consumed according to the doors used.
https://www.assaabloyopeningsolutions.co.uk/en/commercial/solutions/access-control/aperio/
Your thoughts and suggestions much appreciated.
Thanks
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They are wireless door handles and these don't operate on Maglocks.
I think the cables connected between the current masters and controllers and not sure able t the cables, I need to check
https://www.assaabloyopeningsolutions.co.uk/en/commercial/solutions/access-control/aperio/
I think the cables connected between the current masters and controllers and not sure able t the cables, I need to check
https://www.assaabloyopeningsolutions.co.uk/en/commercial/solutions/access-control/aperio/
Just a comment:
With the wireless solution, one would have to physically replace batteries at every door at some point?
And you mentioned you have about 300 doors?
One might consider that a good thing if one wants to stay fit by doing a lot of walking : )
YMMV, but unless I had an eager young intern who doesn't mind performing the battery replacement task, I would probably go with the wired solution.
With the wireless solution, one would have to physically replace batteries at every door at some point?
And you mentioned you have about 300 doors?
One might consider that a good thing if one wants to stay fit by doing a lot of walking : )
YMMV, but unless I had an eager young intern who doesn't mind performing the battery replacement task, I would probably go with the wired solution.
I strongly recommend AlarmLock then. You should reach out to them. Their national training manager, Andy Phelps is an excellent resource in terms of training and knowledge.
the keypad only operates a relay or an electronic switch that operates a solenoid that opens/closes the lock.
Wires heating up is a significant issue. This means that the wires are not thick enough to handle the current. If so then the local fire marshal or your insurance carrier would be highly interested in
tis.
Wires heating up is a significant issue. This means that the wires are not thick enough to handle the current. If so then the local fire marshal or your insurance carrier would be highly interested in
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I/M/O, a door locking system that operates over WiFi is asking for trouble. All encryption methods have eventually been penetrated. And one that says "We use our own transmission methods and our own encryption" is even less to be trusted.
Yeah, it's inconvenient to have all those wires coming to a central point, but no more so than wired networking infrastructure.
No matter what solution you choose, never forget that most of the hardware involved comes from China, which requires all manufacturers to support the aims of the State.
Yeah, it's inconvenient to have all those wires coming to a central point, but no more so than wired networking infrastructure.
No matter what solution you choose, never forget that most of the hardware involved comes from China, which requires all manufacturers to support the aims of the State.
All encryption methods have eventually been penetrated.
Going by this analogy, then why the push for https using TTLS and AES being the most used option?
Going by this analogy, then why the push for https using TTLS and AES being the most used option?
1. When you say "battery operated" - Are you referring to the keypad/FOD/Biometric mechanism for locking/unlocking the doors? If the batteries are for the keypads, you are good to go. I can't imagine a battery powered lock that keeps the door charged (locked). I've had these types of keypads for going on 3 years, and haven't had to change a battery yet.
2. What type of locks are we talking about here? Maglocks operated via keypad?
3. What cables are getting "heated up"? Cables that operate charged locks, or CAT6 (or equiv) for communicating w/ controllers? Regardless, I've never heard of cable heating causing functionality issues. You may have UTP running in the same conduits as electrical cabling, which can cause problems.
4. Have you checked out alarmlock? I've used their Trilogy network series with great success. They communicate with controllers wirelessely via IME devices. Their support is also very good! https://www.alarmlock.com/
5. Lastly, it's likely your current problems are a result of misconfiguration and or other self induced problems. I say that to say - It doesn't matter what system you implement, if it's not done properly (and maintained) it will fail.