y Scott Lindley
– If wireless solutions are not on your radar for access control installations, it’s time to take notice of this growing trend in physical security.

Such solutions let integrators and end users reap the benefits of a wired system, without the cost of a hardwired system.

Implementing a wireless solution often takes less time than its traditional hardwired counterpart.

When retrofitting older buildings with new access control systems, wireless systems may literally be the only viable option available.

Wireless readers are not just used for doors – wireless solutions exist for elevators, exit devices, and gates.

Wireless systems work with most of today’s access control systems.

That means users don’t have to replace their existing ID credentials.  Such systems are an attractive alternative to off-line, standalone locking systems, because they offer a real-time solution that’s compatible with nearly all brands of access control.

And, in today’s world of chronically short time and money budgets, wireless solutions work particularly well for airports, marinas, schools and universities, healthcare institutions and corporate facilities.

When Going Wireless Makes Most Sense Truly, wireless systems could be applied anywhere a lock is installed, but there are certain applications that lend themselves particularly well to wireless.

Older buildings that would be difficult or impossible to hardwire come to mind.

Whether they are installed in new modern buildings or historical landmarks, however, wireless locking systems preserve the integrity of the architectural design. Another plus – potential asbestos issues are avoided entirely.

While wireless locksets work equally well on wood and metal doors, both interior and exterior, there are several other wireless applications as well. These include glass, monitored and scheduled doors, gates and portable solutions.

Read the complete article at Security-Today link below.

About the Author
Scott Lindley is president of Farpointe Data.