by Shane Henson — March 14, 2012—Access Control Technology (ACT) Ltd., a designer and manufacturer of high-quality access control products for the security industry, has launched the ACTpro 1500 single door IP (Internet protocol) controller, a new access control solution that has been designed to suit all types of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) located in a single building and not requiring more than 32 protected doors.
According to the company, the controller can be set-up and administered via its built-in Web server or through the established ACTWin software application. Key features include voltage monitoring, break glass monitoring, status light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for fault indication, and cable management improvements such as a raised printed circuit board (PCB) and more space in the enclosure. It is expandable to up to 32 doors via ACTpro door stations, and supports 15,000 users.
For sites with only one ACTpro 1500, the built-in Web server is ideal for setting up and administrating the access control system, says the company. The Web server reduces the potential for information technology (IT) issues, such as getting access to a personal computer (PC) and passwords when installing applications. The simplicity of the Web interface reportedly decreases the time spent on configuring and administering the system and on training the end user. The ACTpro 1500 system can be accessed, via a Web browser, from any PC on the local area network (LAN).
The new ACTpro reader range combines ACT reliability with a modern and elegant design that will fit into any environment. These multi-format radio-frequency identification (RFID) readers are available as pin, pin and proximity, or proximity only options. Suitable for both indoors or outdoors, they have mullion, surface or flush mount options.
The ACTpro 1500 single door IP controller, as with many of the company’s access control and door entry products, can be found in high-security government buildings, leading educational facilities, multinational pharmaceutical organizations, major hospitals, well-known retail chain stores, prison buildings, busy leisure facilities and private dwellings.
