Automated access control provides the system mechanism by which personal access is granted to facilities (buildings, venues, etc.). An essential requirement in both commercial and non-commercial business environments. Controlled access helps to protect assets, prevent unauthorised entry, and ensure transparency and security (e.g. through systematic ingress/egress logs).

Access control systems consist of three key elements:

• a (smart) means of identification (e.g., tag or smartcard)
• physical access equipment (door, gate, turnstile or similar)
• a software application to manage access permissions and monitor access
  transactions

Commend provides the add-on access control package ComACCESS, which integrates seamlessly into the Intercom 2.0 server environment to provide an all-in-one solution for all Intercom and access control needs. This creates a ‘naturally’ integrated application environment for the two functions (e.g. at office buildings, industrial premises or prisons).

All this comes with obvious benefits for the operator: it eliminates the need for a separate access system, which cuts investment and running costs. Also, the native integration into the Commend Intercom environment makes for smooth, trouble-free operation and reduced service/maintenance costs as a result.

How does it work?

ComACCESS provides powerful functions for managing a virtually unlimited number of
users (permit holders). Permits are issued in the form of wireless smart tags, which can each be programmed with individual access permissions to specific areas, at specified times, etc.

All that’s needed to gain access at a door, gate or turnstile is to hold up the tag to the
scanning point on the Intercom panel.