Access Control Systems
Access Control Systems allow you to manage who can go where in your buildings, protecting door entry and perimeter access, including pedestrian and vehicle gates. They provide you with complete control over who has access to your premises (or parts of your premises) and grounds and at what times. This enables you to protect staff and visitors, as well as to keep property, goods and information systems secure. Access control systems can be enhanced to provided density flow management (to help control the number of people in any given space) and temperature screening.
We design, install, service, maintain and repair access control systems across a wide range of commercial premises.
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Networked Access Control Systems
Networked access control systems offer centralised control of your building from a PC. This means that commands given at the PC are sent to each of the doors or gates instantly, such as opening doors, barring tokens and building lockdown. Other benefits of this type of system are flexible control, allowing different permissions for individuals or groups of users.
Securus UK are a Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) certified installer for access control systems. You can confirm our SSAIB certification here.
Simple management
The Paxton Networked Access Control system is a great example of an easily scalable solution that can adapt to meet current and future needs.
The system can be extended easily and offers advanced features such as event reporting, energy saving and integration with CCTV and other systems for a versatile security and building management solution.
To make the management of any building simple, the software is intuitive and comes with a range of features that go beyond the simple basics of locking or unlocking doors.
Typical Access Control System Applications
Great for sites managing multiple access points, doors and users. For example…
Office buildings
Healthcare
Schools and Colleges
Residential Blocks
Industrial
Public Sector
Standalone Access Control
Standalone (offline) access control is the simplest way to secure and control access through doors around your building. If you want to step up security, protect your staff and assets and save money, then standalone access control is the solution.
Access is gained by using a PIN or electronic token on a simple access control keypad or reader, and there is no need for a PC or network. Unlike a networked system, a standalone system is programmed at each door, and you don’t have to secure every single door within your building, only those you wish to.
Simple management
User tokens can be added to the system in seconds, administration is straightforward and can be done in a matter of minutes. If someone loses their token, it can be simply barred from tsystem, which ensures that if the token was found later it cannot be used to gain entry and compromise the security of your buildings.
Typical Applications
Great for smaller sites with a relatively small number of users, for example…
Self-storage facilities
Healthcare
Industrial buildings
Access Readers and Keypads
To enable us to meet the many different needs of different building security requirements, there is a wide variety of Proximity readers, Magstripe readers, Access Control keypads, Proximity reader keypads and Tokens for internal and external usage to choose from. Let Securus UK help you identify and choose the best type for your situation.
Why choose Securus (UK) Ltd for your Access Control System?
Customer Testimonials
- I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff and say how pleased we were with the design service, installation and aftercare to date of the school’s Paxton Net 2 security system. Your team were always efficient, knowledgeable and friendly and the project ran very smoothly from start to finish. We are very pleased with the end result which has provided a safer environment in terms of security for all of our staff and pupils. We would highly recommend your company to anyone considering a similar project. Thank you again.
- You have worked with us for the past 9 years during which time you designed, installed, expanded, and maintained our Paxton door and external gate security system. Securus has also installed and maintained our CCTV.
As a school we continue to appreciate and rely on your understanding of the safeguarding challenges, your expertise, responsive approach and customer focus. We we will be happy to provide a more detailed reference if required by a prospective client.
Case Studies & News
Job Vacancy: Service Coordinator
We are looking for a Service Co-ordinator to join our CCTV and Access Control business based in Epsom, Surrey. No specific experience of the Access Control or CCTV industry is required. We work with a variety of systems and our customers are predominantly commercial.
Access Control And CCTV System For Independent School
The client is an independent school for boys and girls and needed to upgrade its security and safeguarding systems and processes. Work was required across the premises including the main school, nursery, and sports field, with ongoing maintenance also required. Find out how we helped them.
Securus Achieves Paxton Platinum Registered Installed Status
Securus (UK) has been named a Platinum Registered Installer Partner by leading hardware manufacturer, Paxton Access Ltd. The status reflects the expertise and knowledge gained by Securus engineers over many years designing, installing and maintaining Paxton door entry and access control systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Access Control and Door Entry systems?
What is the difference between Access Control and Door Entry systems?
With an access control system, the user has a keyfob, swipe card or access code to allow them to open a door, gate, or any kind of entrance. A door entry, or intercom, system has a panel at the entrance and the visitor can then talk to somebody within the property who can then decide whether to grant access via the entry system. Access control systems are typically used on sites which require automated management of the right of individuals to access specific areas of a site.
With an access control system, the user has a keyfob, swipe card or access code to allow them to open a door, gate, or any kind of entrance. A door entry, or intercom, system has a panel at the entrance and the visitor can then talk to somebody within the property who can then decide whether to grant access via the entry system. Access control systems are typically used on sites which require automated management of the right of individuals to access specific areas of a site.
- What are the main differences between an online and a standalone access control system?
What are the main differences between an online and a standalone access control system?
Both control access to your property however the online access control system allows you to monitor activity on site much more closely. An online access control system is controlled from software on your PC, allowing you to add, delete and amend user details from the software as well as monitoring events, open entrances, and set up and amend time zones for users. A standalone access control system is a simplified system, set up at each individual door, where fobs supplied simply grant a user access through an entrance.
Both control access to your property however the online access control system allows you to monitor activity on site much more closely. An online access control system is controlled from software on your PC, allowing you to add, delete and amend user details from the software as well as monitoring events, open entrances, and set up and amend time zones for users. A standalone access control system is a simplified system, set up at each individual door, where fobs supplied simply grant a user access through an entrance.
- We have automated gates fitted on our property, is it possible we could get an access control or door entry system installed that would operate them?
We have automated gates fitted on our property, is it possible we could get an access control or door entry system installed that would operate them?
Yes, our highly trained engineers can install your new system then wire a command cable to your existing gates (or automated doors, roller shutters, turnstiles etc.) meaning that they can be opened from the access control or door entry system.
Yes, our highly trained engineers can install your new system then wire a command cable to your existing gates (or automated doors, roller shutters, turnstiles etc.) meaning that they can be opened from the access control or door entry system.
See the full range of security system solutions we offer
Access Control
Managing who can go where in your building, protecting staff, visitors, property, goods and information
CCTV
An effective deterrent and a valuable recording tool, the heart of an effective business security system
Door Entry Systems
Easily managing your building’s entrances and exits, protecting buildings & the people inside from unwanted intruders
Service & Maintenance
Let Securus (UK) Ltd take care of your security system with professional maintenance, repairs and service contracts
Density Control
Automatically control the number of people on your premises. Provide clear signage and ways to avoid overcrowding
Thermal Screening
Rapid & safe screening in busy public areas. Facial recognition terminals with access control and thermal screening
Rapid Deployment CCTV
Rapid deployment of full system CCTV security systems for temporary sites, venues and events