Access Control Integration
Some doors may include many of the previously
mentioned design considerations, and a sequence
of operations must be developed when multiple
systems are active at the same time. While cabling
standards ensure interoperability between multiple
vendor components, the same is not true for ACS.
ACS include components that do not work together,
even when using industry standard protocols for
transmission. A complete system solution is required
to ensure functionality and compatibility (Figure 4).
Similar to other technology-based industries,
manufacturers of access control systems have
designated dealers and business alliances with
systems integrators and security contractors.
Manufacturers often limit the number of dealers
in a particular market. Vendors who are not
authorized dealers for a specific system cannot
procure or provide a full warranty on the hard-
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SYSTEM OUTPUTS
DOOR 503B
FIRE ALARM RELAY
ACTIVATE ELECTRIC LOCK
RELEASE ELECTRIC LOCK
ACTIVATE 30 SECOND AUDIBLE
COUNTDOWN ON SOUNDER
ACTIVATE SOUNDER ALARM
DEACTIVATE SOUNDER ALARM
TRANSMIT ALARM TO SECURITY
Release only after delay in next column
TRANSMIT TROUBLE TO SECURIT
REQUEST TO EXIT
DPS FORCED
CREDENTIAL READER
DELAYED EGRESS
KEY OVERIDE
LATCH SWITCH MONITOR
LOW BATTERY
TIMER 9 PM
TIMER 7 AM
SYSTEM INPUTS
FIGURE 4: Since ACS include incompatible components,
a complete solution, as shown, is needed to ensure compatibility
and functionality.
documentation. Consideration and planning of the
systems integration is essential during design to ensure
various integrated systems can be properly maintained
and tested throughout the life cycle of the building.
The basis of design should be frequently reviewed
and updated with changes in design as the
project advances.
4. DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF A COMMISSIONING PLAN
Acceptance test criteria should be developed by the ESS
systems designer in concert with the architect and door
hardware consultant. These criteria should include the
project design team’s intent and its anticipated use by
occupants. The commissioning plan should be updated
during each phase of the project so that it remains
correct and contains the required testing.
The commissioning plan should include
the following information:
• General project information
• Commissioning scope and overview
of the project's security
• Commissioning team members, roles,
and responsibilities
• Process tasks and commissioning activities
through all phases
• Commissioning schedule
• Commissioning process documentation
and deliverables
• Testing procedures, including integrated testing
• Recommended training
ware. When specifying a manufacturer, consideration
should be given to the integrator in the project area
and the integrator’s number of trained engineers, number
of similar installations, and verifiable references.
Inspection, testing, and operation and maintenance
requirements for integrated systems are often overlooked
during the design phase, thereby adversely
affecting the construction phase and construction