Putting Your Finger On the Pulse of Access Control

Fingerprints are used as a means of indentification with three different types of access control security products.


When biometrics was introduced to the security industry, people scoffed at the idea of using parts of their bodies to gain access to a secured area. They had concerns about their voices being analyzed, their hands being radiated and their eyes being damaged by 'lasers.' Voice recognition, hand...


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Four AA alkaline batteries supply power the Herald Datanetics units. The HFD101S has a battery life of 7,000 cycles and the HFD112S is rated at 5,000 cycles. An external DC power supply can also be used in place of batteries.

Available finishes include Polished Brass, Antique Brass, Satin Gold, Satin Chromium and Satin Nickel. Units are handed and available with a straight or curved handle style and a 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backset.

Herald Datanetics also offers the HFA200S, a wall-mounted access control unit that can work in standalone mode or be integrated into an existing smart card, magnetic stripe, PIN code or time recording system.

For more information on Herald Datanetics Limited, go to www.heraldgroup.com.hk

CONCLUSION

In addition to the items referenced above, there are a variety of fingerprint reader products in today's market such as the Cansec Zodiac Lite, the Marks IQB, and the Recognition Systems' FingerKey.

Every security option you can become familiarized with will increase your ability to resolve your customer's security dilemma. Learn about as many new products as you are able to. Read the security industry trade magazines on a regular basis and attend trade shows and seminars to further your knowledge.

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