ACCESS CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

 

 

 

The Student will learn the basic concepts of Access Control Technology, the Access     Control components, computer systems, communications and networks and as well as the planning necessary to create new or to improve existing access control systems.

 

The student will learn about the foundation of Access Control, and the importance in   today's world and the future.

 

DURATION

 

The duration of Access Control Technology is 120 Hrs of classroom and Practices/ LAB work.

 

Electronic Access Control Concepts and Ancient History       6 hrs

Credentials and Barriers                                                             12 hrs  Practice 3 hrs

Sensors                                                                                           3 hrs    Practice 3 hrs

Computers Systems                                                                      12 hrs  Practice 3 hrs

Communications                                                                           18 hrs  Practice 9 hrs

System Design                                                                                21 hrs  Practice 12 hrs

System Integration                                                                        12 hrs  Practice  3 hrs

 

CERTIFICATION

 

            Certificate of Completion authorized by the Commonwealth of Virginia

 

 

CONTENT

 

CHAPTER I

ACCESS CONTROL

 

General Concepts

Ancient History

Concept of Operation

Access Control Technology

 

CHAPTER II

CREDENTIALS

 

 

Cards

Codes

Formats

Card Readers

Biometric Readers

Credential Types

Proximity Cards

 

CHAPTER III

GATES-DOORS-TURNSTILES-ELECTRIC LOCKS

 

 

Vehicle Barriers

Cards and Vehicle Control

Doors

Door Closers

Electric Locks

Fail Safe

Fail Lock (secure)

Fire exit and ADA Rules

Gates and Turnstiles

Mantraps

 

CHAPTER IV

SENSORS

 

 

Input Devices

Sensor Standards

Sensor Categories

Sensor Technology

 

CHAPTER V

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

 

 

Computers

Controllers - interfaces

Head end Specifications

Operating Systems

Application Software

 

CHAPTER VI

COMMUNICATIONS

 

Hard wire Communication

RS - 232 Communication

RS - 485 Communication

Modem Communication

Network Communication

RF Transmission

Digital transmission

 

CHAPTER VII

BASIC PROGRAMMING

 

Single User

Multi User

Application Software Size

Programming

System Programming

Cardholders Programming

 

CHAPTER VIII

SYSTEM DESIGN

 

Access Control System Basics

System Design Goals

System Size

System Components

Software

Computer Specification

 

Book/ References

 

Security, ID Systems and Locks

Joel Konicek and Karen Little

Technical Installation Manuals