Access control is most commonly used to control access where multiple users and or multiple sites are involved. It replaces keys and costly re-keying. Most of us are familiar with master key locking systems, where the president’s key opens every door, the janitor’s key opens every door less one and the keys for the rest of the staff only open those doors where access is required for them to fulfill their individual responsibilities. An access control system works in a similar way to the master keys system except that instead of a physical key and mechanical door lock, the door is released electronically.

Access can be controlled closely as on an individual basis. Restrictions can be set up branch by branch, departmentally, and by days and times or to almost any set of parameters deemed reasonable.

As each employee is to be granted access privileges, they can be added to the data base or deleted from it to deny access. Each time the system is used the event is recorded as to the person’s identity, the location and the time and date. This information can be used to generate reports, validate time cards or to simply identify who didn’t turn out the lights. Some interpret this information as big brother watching, but it has been our experience that most often it diverts attention away from an innocent person.

Shadow supplies, installs, and services a variety of levels of access control from single door controllers to full featured complex systems integrated with camera, security, and fire systems. All can be easily managed on site through windows based programs.

Access levels for specific individuals are quickly increased, reduced or terminated allowing you to effectively manage your property.