Reader Technologies
Reader technologies can be used to identify a user. There are a number of different technologies and these are as follows.
- Proximity Readers are capable of reading cards and key ring tokens. They have a range of between 8cm and 3 metres at which they can read the cards or tokens which means that they are quick and easy to operate. Printable versions of proximity cards can also double up as ID cards which can be very handy particularly in larger organisations.
- Token Readers read a key ring style token and requires the
token to be touched onto the reader. Tokens are also quick and easy
to use.
- Swipe Card readers work by reading a magnetic strip located on the back of a swipe card. Again, printable versions of swipe cards can act as an ID card .
The above technologies require the user to carry a token or card. The
following options below do not require a token or card to be
carried.
- Keypads can either have a generic pin number for users or individual pins for each user. This particular type of reader technology is less secure than the other methods mentioned but can provide a convenient for access in low security applications.
- Finger Print Readers can be used to identify a user and
grant access if the fingerprint is authorised. This provides a very
convenient and secure method of entry and is the most popular
biometric solution.
Other specialist Biometric readers include iris and retinal scan,
speech, facial thermograms, and hand geometry although this
technology is generally only used on high security specialist
projects due to cost.
We offer our professional installation and maintenance service for all of our access control systems throughout the Cumbria and Lancashire area, for more details please see our areas covered page.
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