CHALLENGES


During the initial consultation, The customer requested an access control solution with biometric features; management wanted higher levels of security in protected areas to ensure only authorized individuals gain access. Although fingerprint readers offer one of the strongest and most accurate biometric, it comes at a much higher price compared to conventional access control keypad and fob readers. Also in severe winter, it is a bit hard for users to show fingerprint at outside.




SOLUTIONS
The customer opted to go with an access control system that used a key fob instead of biometrics due to budget limitations. The access control system comprised of 4 Doors Controller (GX-K2804) connected to Mifare Card Reader w/Keypad (GX-K1802MK). The system was configured as an "or" system for the added convenience of allowing users to authenticate by either PIN or key fob. This cost-effective solution not only fulfilled The customer requests of regulating access to protected areas and monitoring attendance, but lowered cost by elimination the burden of having to replace lost keys to erasing issues of whether the key was actually lost. Instead, for every key fob lost, it could be deactivated and replaced in real time.

RESULTS
Galaxy security access control solutions helped the customer by enabling access to protected areas while ensuring sensitive materials were being safely and appropriately accessed. Management can track who accessed the facility and have the peace-of-mind knowing sensitive areas are secure yet easily accessible. The versatility of having the access control system integrate with our surveillance system is an added value, giving users video verification of entry, a date and time stamp assigned to each area access point and an image of the user when a key fob is presented. Management can access and manage the new system with remote features through PT Cloud and the NVMS7000 app, making response times shorter and more efficient.