Turnstiles and Barrier Gates: When Do You Need Them?
Doors control rooms; turnstiles and barriers control flows of people and vehicles. Compare tripod, flap and swing turnstiles, and how boom barriers manage parking.
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Access Control
Access control guides: card, fingerprint and face readers, door locks and fire safety, turnstiles, visitor and attendance systems.
Setting Up a Time Attendance System That Actually Saves Payroll Time
A biometric attendance machine is only half the job. Learn how to set up shifts, rules and software so attendance…
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Magnetic Locks, Exit Buttons and Fire Safety: Getting Door Access Right
Choosing the right lock is as important as choosing the reader. Learn the difference between fail-safe and fail-secure, and how…
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Fingerprint, Face or Card? Choosing the Right Access Control Method
Each access control method has strengths and weak points. Compare fingerprint, face recognition, RFID cards and PIN for speed, hygiene,…
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