7 Types of Access Control Options & Usages

Discovering the best options to secure your home or business.

Now more than ever, access control systems are being utilized by more homes and businesses across the USA and abroad. Do you live in a gated community? Does your job require a badge to access your building? If you answered yes to either question, then chances are you interact with an access control system on a daily basis.

For many users, interacting with most access control systems has become a customary task. However, for home or business owners, deciding how much security is needed and which type of system to install can be a daunting task. For this reason, PSS Store put together the 7 most common types of access control options and how they can be used to secure your home or business.

Whether you are looking for residential or commercial entry security options, most of the access control options below apply to both entities.

1. Keypad Access Systems – We have all used Keypad Access Systems in one way or another. With thousands of password combinations, access keypads are one of the most secure types of entry systems. Don’t ever worry about losing your keys again, with a keypad you can create your own passcode and only grant access to a selected group.
2. Card Access Systems – This is an advanced entry system that requires a specialized card for entry. With electronic card access systems, you can program cards individually making it unnecessary to manually change locks. Only those with access cards are allowed to enter the residence or business.
3. Internet Access Controls – Looking for a more advanced access control system? Then an Internet Access Control may be just what you need. Via smartphone or computer, home or business owners can monitor and operate garage door openers and turn on or off lights in or around your home. Essentially, these tasks can be done from anywhere around the world!
4. Emergency Access – Allowing easy access for emergency vehicles or postal carriers into a residence or business is essential. With emergency and postal lock boxes you can be sure that the proper personnel always have access.
5. Battery Backup Systems – No entry system would be complete without the proper battery backup. In the case of a power outage and emergencies, a backup battery system is highly recommended. Battery Backups ensure that both slide and swing gates can open during power outages and emergencies
6. Magnetic & Electric Locks – This is one of the most powerful forms of locking mechanisms on the planet. Depending on the size and power, a magnetic or electric lock can be suitable for either a home or business. These forms of locks have many usages and can be applied to gates, doors and other points of entry.
7. Scheduled Access Timers – Looking for secure and automated access control system? Scheduled access timers make it easier than ever to operate your garage door opener. This device is smart enough to sense when you enter the garage and then turns on the operator lights automatically. In addition, the system is programmable to detect time, garage temperature and even motion outside of the garage door.

Have questions about a particular access control system? Please share it with us using the comments below, or give Perimeter Security Systems a call at 1-800-676-4909.  Se habla español.  Llámenos al 1-800-676-4909 y le atenderemos en español.