Accessories for readers and turnstiles

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Access control accessories play a crucial role in ensuring reliable operation, security, and user convenience. Properly selected components, such as power supplies, electromagnetic locks, access cards, and exit buttons, enable full integration and effective access management within buildings. These accessories ensure the stability of access control systems, allowing users to benefit from modern and secure authentication methods.

Essential accessories for access control systems

Power supplies

Power supplies are critical components that deliver the required voltage to all access control devices, including readers, turnstiles, electromagnetic locks, and control panels.

Types of power supplies:
  • switching power supplies,
  • transformer-based power supplies,
  • buffered power supplies (with backup batteries for power failure protection).
Key parameters:
  • voltage: 12V, 24V,
  • current rating,
  • surge protection.
Power supply selection and reliability:
  • compatibility,
  • redundancy,
  • energy efficiency,
  • operating conditions

Access cards

RFID cards are fundamental identifiers in access control systems, enabling quick and convenient entry authentication.

Types of cards:

125 kHz – older standards, e.g., UNIQUE.
13,56 MHz – modern, encrypted options (MIFARE Classic, DESFire EV1/EV2).
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Alternative solutions: RFID key fobs, NFC wristbands.

Electromagnetic locks

Electromagnetic locks are commonly used in access control systems to secure doors, turnstiles, and gates. They function based on electromagnetism—when powered, the electromagnet strongly attracts the armature plate, preventing unauthorized access. The lock releases when power is disconnected.

Types of electromagnetic locks:

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standard locks – holding force from 180 kg to 500 kg,
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reinforced locks – for anti-burglary doors, holding force up to 1200 kg,
emergency locks – released in case of fire (compliant with EN 13637 standards).

Door contact sensors (reed switches)

Contact sensors detect door or turnstile openings, sending signals to the access control system.

Types of contact sensors:

wired & wireless – communication method varies,
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NC (Normally Closed) & NO (Normally Open) – different circuit configurations,
tamper-proof models – with added protection against tampering.

Exit buttons

Exit buttons allow for manual unlocking of a passage from the inside, essential in high-security areas.

Types of exit buttons:

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mechanical – traditional push buttons,
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touchless (IR) – hygienic, activated by a hand movement,
emergency – with a reset function, used in fire or system failure situations.

Why are accessories essential?

Accessories are crucial for ensuring system reliability, expanded functionality, ease of use, and enhanced security. Every component, from a power supply to an access card, contributes to maintaining efficient access control for secured areas and restricted zones.

  • Ensure system reliability – stable power, secure door locking, and user authentication.
  • Expand functionality – e.g., touchless exit buttons for increased convenience.
  • Enhance security – certified accessories reduce manipulation risks and prevent system failures.
  • Facilitate installation and operation – full compatibility with access control and BMS systems.