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Installing an electric gate is an effective way to protect both residential and commercial properties from intruders and burglars. Electric gates can also offer extra security and peace of mind if your children or pets enjoy playing in the garden, and can even increase the overall value of your home.
While electric gates already provide enhanced security for your property, installing gate access control can further secure entry, while also making it easier for workers or those who live in the property to leave and enter independently.
In this article, we’re going to take a look at different types of access control systems, how they work, and why adding one to your automated gate can help enhance the security of your home or commercial building.
An access control system is as it sounds: It allows you to control who has access to your property. Those who have access to your property could be given credentials, such as a fob key, pin number, or ID card, and these allow them to come and go without needing to be approved by a family member or a member of staff.
You can also install an access control system that works via intercom technology, which is ideal for residential properties. The intercom call unit at the gate is linked by wires or wirelessly to a call station in your home, and visitors will have to buzz the intercom and speak to you before you grant them access. Access control systems with a video interface are slightly more expensive but are ideal if you don't have a great view of your gate from your property.
Installing a gate access control system is one of the easiest ways to control who can enter your property; it’s also a great way to speed up work on a commercial or industrial site. Rather than having to wait to be admitted, authorised members of staff can be provided with entry credentials that allow them to enter and leave the workplace or work site independently. By controlling access to your property, you'll enhance on-site security for both the building itself and those who work or live in it.
The type of access control system that you opt for will depend on the type of property, your budget and your unique access control requirements; residential properties, commercial properties, and industrial sites all have different specific requirements when it comes to entry control.
Before choosing the best system, you’ll also have to decide whether you want a wireless or wired system. Wired systems provide the most robust communication but require more installation and can be costly if your gate is a long distance from your property.
Wireless systems are increasingly more affordable, and simplify the installation process by removing the need for wiring. The various types of access control available include the following:
An intercom entry system is ideal for houses, flats, offices, gated communities and high security locations. The intercom call unit is installed at the gate and communicates via wires or wirelessly to one or more receiver units inside the building. The visitor can then call and speak to those inside the building from the gate before being granted or denied access.
Simple speech communication can be enhanced with video modules that allow the owners to also see who is at their gates.
While an intercom system is great for properties with smaller numbers of visitors, it might not work well for working environments with a high level of traffic flow. Having to personally approve each person who enters can be both time-consuming and frustrating.
An intercom system works best in houses, flats, offices, gated communities and high security locations.
An intercom can be installed at the gate and it communicates via wires or wirelessly to one or more receiver units inside the building.
Wireless systems use either radio, WiFi or GSM (mobile phone) communication. For all types of gate access control, we’d always recommend hiring a professional installer rather than installing the system yourself.
Proximity readers can be included in intercom systems or used as stand alone access control devices. Behind a touchpad, electronics instruct your gate to open when a registered proximity card or fob is held close to the pad. Card readers are ideal for environments with substantial traffic flow, as it takes just a second or two for someone with an authorised card or fob to grant themselves access. There is always the possibility that a proximity card or fob can be lost, misplaced, or fall into the wrong hands, allowing unauthorised persons to gain access to your building.
Proximity cards work well controlling access through busy entrances such as staff car parks.
Another form of access control is a keypad. You set up a numerical passcode that is shared with authorised personnel which will open the gate automatically when the right code is entered into the keypad.
The main issue with keypad entry systems is that there is no double authentication process; the code can be easily shared with non-authorised personnel, granting them access to your property.
Smartphone technology is increasingly popular in the UK, and you can even now use your mobile phone to manage your automated gate. Having a mobile phone access system is more convenient than a wired intercom, as you can communicate with visitors and grant or deny them access from your mobile device anywhere in the world where you have a mobile signal.
To manage entry to an automated gate via your mobile phone, you’d either need to have a stable 3G, 4G or 5G network connection
Aside from offering enhanced security to your property, gate access control systems provide the following benefits:
We already know that automated gates enhance security for your home as they deter intruders and make it harder for burglars to gain access to property.
Greater control over access
Intercoms, keypads, proximity readers and other access control systems give you greater control when it comes to enabling access to your property. For residential properties, a gate entry system allows you to refuse entry to cold callers or door-to-door salespeople, and a gate access system on a commercial or industrial property ensures that no unauthorised personnel can obtain access to restricted zones.
With an automated gate and fully functional access control system, you might find that you don’t need to allocate extra money to secure your property elsewhere. If your building is already secured by an electric gate and access system, the need for extensive CCTV cameras or even manned guarding decreases.
You may also even find that your home or property insurance premiums are cheaper when you install an electric gate with an access control intercom saving you money in the long run.
A gate access system can increase the value of your property. This is because electric gates deter burglars, and can improve the safety of any children or pets on the driveway or in the garden.
Why Come To Us For All Of Your Gate Automation And Access Control Needs?
Overall, having an access control system is a must if you’re going to install automated gates at the entrance to your property. Gate access control systems increase the security of your property, deter intruders, enhance your privacy, and be able to monitor traffic to and from your building.
At Gate Automation Supplies, we’re your one-stop shop for all your gate automation needs. From automation kits to spare parts and accessories, we offer a hand-selected range of high-quality products and hardware, with full warranty and troubleshooting support. We’ll even help you find the best installation professional in your area - all you need to do is call us on 03300 883 890.
If you want to speak with one of our experts, you can contact us here today and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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