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| sbbamafan |
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Joined: 23 Apr 2007
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 12:59 pm
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We have been doing CCTV for about 3 years now and have managed to avoid access control, but too many opportunities are knocking and I fear it will hurt our buinsess in the long run if we continue to tell our customers that we can only provide them one service. I was a GC for about 20 years prior to my CCTV life so I have a slight knowledge as to the components of a properly installed access control system. I have the opportunity to quote a simple (small area) 7 door system at this juncture and need some help. I am quite familiar with maglocks, electric strikes, card readers etc. My real shortfall is the 'brain' behind the system. What specifically am I looking for in this department. Who makes a relatively simple and somewhat bullet-proof system? What should this cost. Can you suggest any publications to read or sites to visit for more information. I am here because I dont want to profess my ignorance to my regular suppliers. I appreciate your help.
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| crirvine |
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Posts: 251
Joined: 16 Oct 2005
Location: Union City Tn
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:27 pm
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This is the system we use http://www.galaxysys.com/ they also offer a 1 week free factory training class and it is a very good school been there done that you need to know computer use basic networking . The system setups easy and is very flexable.
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http://www.pro-tecsecurity.com
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| UMDRanger |
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Posts: 270
Joined: 23 May 2005
Location: Minnesota
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:10 pm
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The company I used to work for used Millenium brand for access control.
Basic computer and networking knowledge made the system seem pretty simple to me.
Each site had a site controller which had all the data (codes, doors, etc)programmed into it. And as you know already, each door had a door control device (DCD) which linked the card reader / prox reader and strike, and or handicap button, etc.
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| randychnr |
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Joined: 26 Sep 2007
Location: honolulu, hawaii
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Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:26 pm
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| crirvine wrote: |
| This is the system we use galaxysys they also offer a 1 week free factory training class and it is a very good school been there done that you need to know computer use basic networking . The system setups easy and is very flexable. |
i totally agree i just finished there class in maryland and evertything is pretty straight foward. they also have a dvr that can integrate with their access sys. for something cheap i might look at passpoint.
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| SSpiro |
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Joined: 11 Oct 2007
Location: Tampa, FL
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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 9:42 am
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You have tons of options here, and the best part is not yet being affiliated with anyone.
I personally am a Keyscan fan (keyscan.ca).
Fantastic product; integrated completely, and is very easy for the end user.
I'm happy to hear you've decided to add to your offering. You're only missing out by not suppling access control.
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| Slim |
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Joined: 04 Dec 2007
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 7:32 pm
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Hey sbb:
Check out some of the Kantech products. They are a Canadian company and I have used quite a bit of they're gear. Its rock solid and dependable. As far as cost.......depends what else you have been looking into. Hope this helps and good luck m8.
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| toni960 |
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Joined: 26 Sep 2007
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:19 pm
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I have no experience on Kantech products
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| IneedaJOB |
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Joined: 13 Jan 2008
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Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 4:28 am
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I hate kantech. A good solution would be Keri or Linear. Linear has a great reputation and a really solid product. The only downside of Linear in my eyes is weak tech support at times. Keri is really good product and super tech support but the dowside of Keri is installs can get expensive they way that the product is designed however I heard they just released a new line to solve this problem. They will even offer tech support to end users which can be really helpful when your customer calls with a million and one questions. I have worked with DMP, northern, safelok, ademco and many others.
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| EricPaul |
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:22 pm
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| IneedaJOB wrote: |
| I hate kantech. A good solution would be Keri or Linear. Linear has a great reputation and a really solid product. The only downside of Linear in my eyes is weak tech support at times. Keri is really good product and super tech support but the dowside of Keri is installs can get expensive they way that the product is designed however I heard they just released a new line to solve this problem. They will even offer tech support to end users which can be really helpful when your customer calls with a million and one questions. I have worked with DMP, northern, safelok, ademco and many others. |
I have also used both Keri and Linear with very good luck. Both have had good product support in the past but now Keri will not let me download the software (Keri Doors) for my own system. I gave them a call and they told me I needed to be a dealer or I should contact a dealer. So it looks like I will be moving to another brand in the future.
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| kalpesh_nikumbh |
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Location: Mumbai , India
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:04 am
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in which part of the world u belongs to?? depending on that you have to check the product availablity...
In india i used Keri, bosch , card-ax, pegasus , HID , Honeywell & several other local manufactured products.... personally i fill card-ax is the very consistant product and eazy to installed...but should be desinged properly since it's a licence based system..
Honeywell products must be available in your area you can go with them also...
Bosch is very expensive and not soutable for such small installtion...
regards,
Kalpesh nikumbh
India
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