Installing an access control system involves setting up devices and software that control access to physical locations, ensuring only authorized personnel can enter certain areas. Here’s an overview of the typical process Omnisec Locksmiths Derby undertake for installing your access control system:

System Design: In this first step, our technicians will design the access control system, which involves identifying the areas that need to be controlled, the types of access control devices required, and the communication protocols needed to connect the devices.

Hardware Installation: Omnisec Locksmiths Derby will then begin the installation of hardware components, such as controllers, which are central units that manage access control operations; readers, which are devices that read proximity cards, biometric data, or other credentials; locks – these can be electronic or mechanical devices that secure the doors and gates; cameras for surveillance and monitoring; sensors for motion detection, door position, and other environmental monitoring.

Software Configuration: Our access control installation process, then progresses to the configuration of software components, which include access control software – this  manages user credentials, access rights, and system settings; network settings, which configures  network connections, IP addresses, and protocols; integration with other systems – this involves Omnisec Access control technicians integrating with alarm systems, video management systems, and other security systems.

User Management: This step involves our installation team beginning the setup and management of user accounts, which includes creating and assigning user credentials (e.g., cards, PINs, biometric data); configuring user access rights and permissions and managing user roles and groups.

Testing and Commissioning: The final part of the installation process at Omnisec Locksmiths Derby, involves the testing and commissioning of the access control system. This is to ensure it is functioning correctly, including functional testing, which involves verifying the system’s ability to grant or deny access; performance testing, which involves verifying the system’s response times and reliability; integration testing, which involves verifying the system’s integration with other systems and devices.

Maintenance and Support: At Omnisec Locksmiths Derby, we provide ongoing maintenance and support, to ensure the system continues to function correctly, including regular software updates and patches; hardware maintenance and repair and troubleshooting and technical support. Omnisec Locksmiths Derby offer competitive packages for our commercial clients regarding ongoing maintenance. 

Our access control installations team at Omnisec Locksmiths Derby, have extensive knowledge and experience of installing and maintaining standalone offline access control systems; networked access control systems and web-based access control. Omnisec Locksmiths Derby work with Paxton Access, who are a British manufacturer. They have been active in the security industry for over 30 years and are very supportive to their installers, which means that our clients have the confidence of knowing, that our installations team and our processes are always under constant review, to ensure we deliver the best access control solution to our end users. Some common access control installations that Omnisec Locksmiths Derby have understaken include:

Healthcare Facilities: Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.

Commercial Buildings: Offices, shopping centers, hotels, and other commercial properties.

Residential Communities: Gated communities, condominium complexes, and other residential developments.

Industrial Facilities: Factories, warehouses, distribution centers, and other industrial sites.

Education Institutions: Schools, universities, libraries, and other educational institutions.

Access control systems can be installed in various locations, depending on the specific requirements and needs of your organization. Omnisec Locksmiths Derby’s installation team, have listed some common places and the consequential benefits, where our clients in Derebyshire and surrounding areas typically install these access control systems within their organisations: 

Perimeter Fencing: Install access control systems along perimeter fences, to prevent unauthorized entry or exit from the premises.

High-Security Areas: Install access control systems in high-security areas, such as data centers, laboratories, or sensitive facilities, to ensure that only authorized personnel can access these areas.

Entrances and Exits: Install access control systems at main entrances, exits, and gates to restrict access to authorized personnel.

Doorways: Install readers or sensors at doorways to monitor and control access to specific areas, such as offices, rooms, or corridors.

Residential Buildings: Install access control systems in residential buildings, such as apartment complexes or condominiums, to control access to common areas, parking garages, or lifts.

Stairways and Lifts: Install access control systems in stairways and lifts, to prevent unauthorized access to restricted floors or areas.

Parking Garages: Install access control systems in parking garages, to control access to specific parking areas or levels.

Warehouses and Storage Areas: Install access control systems in warehouses and storage areas, to control access to equipment, or sensitive materials.

Offices and Cubicles: Install access control systems in offices and cubicles, to monitor and control access to specific workstations or areas.

Manufacturing Facilities: Install access control systems in these facilities, to control access to production areas, machinery, or equipment.

When deciding where to install an access control system, Omnisec Locksmiths Derby’s installations team will help you and your organisation consider the security risks, the access requirements, the cost and the type of technology required. Omnisec Locksmiths Derby will assist you in carefully evaluating these factors, so that your organisation can determine the best locations for installing an access control system, to ensure secure and efficient access control for your premises and your team. To speak to us today and to find out more about what we can do for you, just give our friendly team a call, or head on over to our contact page and fill out our enquiry form.