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Electronic Security Fundamentals

Joe, our technical trainer at PAC & GDX, hosted a live series of Electronic Security Fundamentals.

These sessions will last 15-30 minutes and are hosted by our industry experts to provide you with useful information and handy hints and tips.

The Electronic Security Fundamentals event has now finished.

You can watch all of the live sessions on our YouTube channel, click below.

 

 

Find other dates below:

Lock Suppression

This tutorial examines the problems caused by Back EMF in
electromagnetic locks, and the methods for suppressing them…

  • What is a Back EMF?
  • How does a diode suppress a Back EMF?
  • Why do electric locks / doors stick in access control?
  • What is the function of the MOV in overcoming these problems?
  • What is the correct wiring configuration for PAC door controllers?

 

  Thursday 28th May

Functional Earthing in Electronic Security systems

This tutorial explains the need for Functional Earthing in electronic
security systems control equipment…

  • How does Functional earthing differ from Protective earthing?
  • What is the purpose of this earth circuit?
  • What are the possible consequences of not having a Functional earth?
  • How is the Functional earth configured in PAC and GDX control hardware?

 

 Thursday 11th June

Network Essentials – How do IP addresses work?

This tutorial explains how IPV4 addresses function…

  • >What information is carried in an IP address?
  • What is the difference between IPV4 and IPV6?
  • IP Classes explained.

 

 Thursday 18th June

Network Essentials – What is a Subnet Mask?

This tutorial explains the function of the subnet mask on an IPV4 network…

  • What is the function of a subnet mask?
  • How do routers and network cards use the subnet mask to
    determine the network address?
  • What is a ‘Classless’ network?

 

 Thursday 25th June

Network Essentials – What is a Default Gateway?

This tutorial explains the functions of a gateway router…

  • What is the main function of the gateway with respect to electronic security equipment?
  • What other functions might the gateway router perform?
  • How do I determine the default gateway IP address for an IP security device?
  • How do I configure a PAC 512IP door controller where there is no gateway?

 

 Thursday 2nd July

Network Essentials – Configuring network devices

This tutorial provides some useful tips for configuring IP devices…

  • Finding the default gateway.
  • Identifying network speed issues.
  • Determining the network path between devices.
  • Bespoke Apps / Browsers to configure devices.

 

 Thursday 9th July

RS 485 Data bus theory and practice

This tutorial explains the theoretical aspects of data bus topology,
and correct installation practice…

  • network topology, signal reflections, and noise immunity.
  • Compare 2, 3 and 4 wire topologies.
  • Need for End Of Line termination.
  • Node addresses and polling.

 

 Thursday 16th July

Power supplies – Testing and troubleshooting

This tutorial describes common power supply types used in electronic
security systems, and offers some helpful tips on identifying system
issues caused by power supplies…

  • Why Switched Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)?
  • Nominal input and output voltages.
  • Effects of switching signal components on electronic systems.
  • Function of lead/acid batteries in voltage stabilisation / noise filtering.
  • Voltage and current testing.

 

 Thursday 23rd July

ievo

Type of Integration: Biometrics

Software: ievo

Description: The integration between ievo fingerprint readers and PAC access control provides a secure and scalable biometric solution suitable for your access control needs. The ievo biometric range of readers comes complete with a PAC output enabling direct connection to any of the PAC 511 and 512 series of controllers and is CPNI certified. The ievo readers have been designed after many years of research by a team of professionals who have been at the cutting edge of biometric deployment, installation, and integration and they are guaranteed to work accurately, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and reliability.

Key benefits & features when integrated with Comelit-PAC:

  • ievo biometric readers are compatible with any PAC 511 and 512 series controllers
  • ievo biometric readers support the use of users fingerprints as a credential
  • ievo biometric readers can be used at a point of entry to verify users via their fingerprint
  • All compatible ievo readers are fully integrated with Access Central™ management software enabling them to be easily incorporated within a new or existing PAC access control system

Additional costs: n/a

PAC Compatibility: Access Central™ v5.4

Languages available: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch.

How to buy/Contact: Please contact [email protected] or call +44 (0) 1707 377203 to buy compatible ievo products.

EntrySign

Type of Integration: Visitor Management

Software: EntrySign

Description: EntrySign is an easy, simple, and smart Visitor Management system. Designed for and installed in small to large organisations across the UK and worldwide. EntrySign is suitable for a multitude of industry solutions including education, healthcare, industrial, commercial, and public sector. Available as a self-contained standalone kiosk, or as a desk or wall-mounted solution, EntrySign simplifies your sign-in process, reduces administration, improves health and safety, safeguarding and security. EntrySign seamlessly integrates with PAC access control systems and is the perfect addition for a truly integrated solution.

Key benefits & features when integrated with Comelit-PAC:

  • Share RFID card/fob technology between EntrySign and PAC access control solutions
  • Push users from EntrySign > Access Central™
  • Pull users from Access Central™ > EntrySign
  • Push credentials from EntrySign > Access Central™
  • Pull credentials from Access Central™ > EntrySign
  • Open doors/speed lanes/barriers
  • Issue one-time access control links
  • Pre-book visitors and contractors
  • Receive visitor arrival notification via email/SMS
  • Contactless sign in via QR code

Additional costs: n/a

PAC Compatibility: Access Central™ v5.4

Languages available: English (UK), English (US), French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Latvian, Arabic, Spanish, Spanish Latin, Welsh, and Urdu. Other languages available upon request.

How to buy/Contact: Please contact Osborne Technologies at [email protected] for any orders or queries. Alternatively visit EntrySign website www.entrysign.co.uk/comelit or call +44 (0)1226 295455.

Dahua

Type of Integration: Thermal Monitoring

Software: Dahua

Description: PAC’s long-standing tradition of security integration is now extended to the Dahua Temperature Monitoring Terminal, which has functionality to check a person’s temperature and determine if a face mask is being worn when entering a building or area. The ability to secure the building and protect the occupants is a true value add for customers planning strategies in times when minimising the risk of infection and preventing the spread of the virus are critical. The recommended means of installation ensures that access rights for individuals can be dynamically managed. Taking an output from the Dahua Thermal Monitoring Terminal into the PAC access control system will withdraw access rights for anyone who does not meet the user configured thresholds.

Key benefits & features when integrated with Comelit-PAC:

    • Enables a single access control system for management of all secured areas/entrances
    • Supporting the Dahua temperature and mask checking functionalities before enabling use of the PAC access control credential to unlock the secured entrance
    • Enables clear demarcation of building controls as the PAC access control system is used for all access control and the Dahua Thermal Monitoring Terminal is used as added check for temperature and mask wearing

Additional costs: n/a

PAC Compatibility: Access Central™ v5.4

Languages available: English

How to buy/Contact: Please visit Where to Buy – Dahua Technology (dahuasecurity.com) for more details on how to buy.

Thinking Software​

Type of Integration:Time & Attendance (API)

Software: Thinking Software – RotaOne

Description: RotaOne is a powerful time and attendance system. Whether you’re a small hotel or a multinational manufacturing company, RotaOne helps you manage shifts and staff rotas, record employee time and attendance, control employee holidays, absences and much more!

Key product benefits & features:

  • Easily add authentication applications to PAC OPS™ credentials via built-in encoding solution.
  • Windows compatible software.
  • High Resolution 300dpi printing on ISO proximity cards.
  • 3-year product warranty and lifetime warranty on the print head.
  • Compliant with UL, CE, FCC, KC, CCC, CSA

Security features:

  • Ribbon erase function prevents leakage of personal information.
  • IPSec Security for Secure Data Encryption IPv6 and IPv4.
  • Secure lock for input hopper and supplied/front door housing.

Additional costs: n/a

How to buy/Contact: Please contact [email protected] or call +1 732-271-7369.

Digital ID

Swiftpro K30D Retransfer Card Printer

Partner function: Application encoding on ISO prox. cards and ID badge printing

Partner: Digital ID

Description: The Swiftpro K30D retransfer card printer has an outstanding print quality for single and double sided printing with 300dpi printing density. The ultra-fast Swiftpro K30D printer is available with contact and contactless smart code encoding technologies and 100-card input and output hoppers, with an optional 250-card input hopper upgrade.

Widely used throughout Education, Healthcare, Government, Corporate, Retail, Finance, Transport, Residential market sectors.

Key product benefits & features:

  • Easily add authentication applications to PAC OPS™ credentials via built-in encoding solution.
  • Windows compatible software.
  • High Resolution 300dpi printing on ISO proximity cards.
  • 3-year product warranty and lifetime warranty on the print head.
  • Compliant with UL, CE, FCC, KC, CCC, CSA

Security features:

  • Ribbon erase function prevents leakage of personal information.
  • IPSec Security for Secure Data Encryption IPv6 and IPv4.
  • Secure lock for input hopper and supplied/front door housing.

Additional costs: n/a

How to buy/Contact: Please contact [email protected] or call +1 732-271-7369.