Reputable access control systems, such as RS2, provide authentication, authorization, and administration. Authentication is a process in which users are challenged for identity credentials so that it is possible to verify that they are who they say they are. Once a user has been authenticated, authorization determines what resources a user is allowed to access. A user can be authenticated to a network domain, but only be authorized to access one system or file within that domain. Administration refers to the ability to add, delete, and modify user accounts and user account privileges.

Basically, access control devices properly identify people, and verify their identity through the authentication process so they can be held accountable for their actions. Some access control systems even record and timestamp all communications and transactions so that access to systems and information can be audited at later dates.

How does it Work?

When a credential is presented to a reader, the reader sends the credential’s information, usually a number, to a control panel, a highly reliable processor. The control panel compares the credential's number to an access control list, grants or denies the presented request, and sends a transaction log to a database.

When access is denied based on the access control list, the door remains locked. If there is a match between the credential and the access control list, the control panel operates a relay that in turn unlocks the door. Often the reader provides feedback, such as a flashing red LED for an access denied and a flashing green LED for an access granted.

What are the benefits?

Protects Your Assets. The RS2 Access Control system works as a sentinel on your site. Armed with highly-visible, strategically-placed electronic access control devices, the system is an extremely effective deterrent. It provides a very efficient means of granting entry, while maintaining a high level of building and property security. By preventing just one incident per year, an RS2 Access Control system can more than pay for itself.

Protects Your Employees. In addition to asset protection, the RS2 Access Control system is your assurance that your employees will be protected. Our system allows entry to only those who are authorized and keeps out unwelcome intruders. You can rely on Primary Systems and RS2 to put your mind at ease.

Restricts Unauthorized Access. With the RS2 Access Control system you will have the capability of restricting who can go where and when. The system allows you to decide who is allowed entry to every door and gate by time of day. For example, executive management can be allowed access to all areas at all times 24x7x365, while certain workers can be restricted to entry through specified doors only during normal business hours.

Provides Audit Trail. The RS2 Access Control system not only restricts who can go where and when, but it can also provide an audit trail of who is accessing your facility and when. You can easily find out who was in a specific area at an exact time that an incident occurred.

Eliminates Key Problems. By installing an RS2 Access Control system, you will eliminate all the problems associated with mechanical key and lock systems, for example the time and cost of re-keying when an employee is terminated, the cost of duplicate keys, lost keys, tracking who has keys, worrying about easy-to-duplicate keys getting in the wrong hands, etc.

Primary Systems is an authorized dealer of RS2 Technologies and we would love the opportunity to talk with you in greater detail about our Access Control options. If you are interested please Contact Us today, we would love to hear from you!