Access Control - FAQ & Glossary
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What is the benefit of using a NSI Nacoss Gold approved company?
How do I know what type of system I require?
How do I get GBSG to specify a system that I know will work?
What options do I have for payment?
Glossary
What is the benefit of using a NSI Nacoss Gold approved company?
As a result of installing quality equipment, ensures reliability, extra functionality that provides the customer with bespoke system and enabling the intruder alarm to gain a police force response.
Also providing an annual maintenance plan will ensure customers ‘peace of mind’ that the system will function correctly in accordance of with industry standards.
GBSG Ltd provides the support of a 24 hour manned offices and the availability of professionally trained engineers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
How do I know what type of system I require?
There are a wide range of systems and options available and as a result we always provide a free site survey to provide a bespoke system that fully suits your needs.
How do I get GBSG to specify a system that I know will work?
Contact us to arrange a free security review and proposal. GB Security Group will work within the standards to produce an effective system without compromise.
What options do I have for payment?
Flexible options are available regarding method of payment. As well as standard payment (options include cheque, credit card or BACS), we also offer direct debit, rental and leasing contracts. We can discuss these in detail when we make a proposal.
Glossary
Descriptions of commonly found guarding terms:Biometrics
Biometric systems allow the use of scanners to read biometrics, such as finger prints and retinas, removing the requirements for cards/tags and eliminating the danger of these falling into the wrong hands.Networked
A networked system has all of the readers linked allowing complete control of the system from a central point.Intercom
Intercoms allow a person to request entry from a remote point.IP Based
These systems work on an IP network allowing them to be accessed via local and remote networks. This technology is becoming increasingly popular and is now at a standard where it can be implemented reliably.PC Managed
The system is controlled and managed from a PC allowing users and permissions to be added and updated from a single point without needing to have the card/tag present.Proximity tags
Proximity tags allow the access point to read the tag from a distance, allowing the tags to be kept in pockets or handbags.Stand alone
This type of system has individual readers that are programmed at the reader.Swipe Cards
Swipe cards require the card to be swiped through a reader.Telephone based
Telephone based intercoms link an intercom to a telephone number allowing the system to be managed from a remote location.
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