Guide To Access Control System Maintenance<\/h1><\/div>![\"Technician](\"https:\/\/iesmartsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/access-control-system-maintenance-scaled.jpg\" "\\"access-control-system-maintenance\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Installing access control systems<\/a> is one of the most effective ways to gain control over who has access to your facility and when they come and go. Designed to work automatically, they can offer superior, fool-proof protection. However, these systems need to undergo regular maintenance or else they may malfunction by restricting entries of authorized personnel, creating vulnerabilities, or stopping work altogether.<\/p>\n<\/div>Why Preventive Maintenance for Access Control is Important<\/h2><\/div>Preventative maintenance is vital to ensuring the longevity and function of any electronic system. Access control systems are essential to a strong security strategy. Maintaining them is the only way to prevent unauthorized access. It is better to discover problems in the security system through your inspection rather than after a breach happens.<\/p>\n
Preventative maintenance procedures can ensure optimum security while extending the lifetime of your access control system. They also reduce the number of times you have to pay to get it fixed, leading to decreased cost of ownership. Regular maintenance of your access control system will ensure proper function and ensure the longevity of your system.<\/p>\n<\/div>
What Should Be On Your Preventative Maintenance Checklist<\/h2><\/div>Your maintenance checklist should cover everything from visual assessments to testing individual system components. You can perform the tasks on the list or you can contract with a security company. Here are some steps you should include in your maintenance routine.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Visual Inspection<\/h3><\/div>Visual inspection helps reveal hardware damage in its early stage. You can also discover particles or other agents that could cause damage later on. This step includes looking for frayed wires, rusting components, cracked or scratched screens, dust buildup on sensors or card readers, etc. Even minor problems like a loose connection can exacerbate over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Cleaning Components<\/h3><\/div>Keeping components clean helps devices work properly. Dust and debris can accumulate over time and cause mechanical complications that will ruin your system. Be sure to use anti-corrosion solutions to prevent deterioration. A good cleaning can also reveal any problems hidden beneath dust layers.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Sensor Testing<\/h3><\/div>Faulty sensors can make your entire facility vulnerable, so testing sensors is a critical part of access control maintenance. The inspector should perform walk tests with the aim of activating the sensors and verifying proper functionality.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Software Maintenance<\/h3><\/div>Keeping software up to date is another vital part of access control system maintenance. Obsolete software is vulnerable to cyber attacks or can cease to function altogether. Make sure your settings allow automatic software updates and verify that the auto-update feature works.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Power Checks<\/h3><\/div>Power checks include examining all wired connections between your main power supply and your security system to ensure they are tight and secure. You should do the same for connections between the battery backup and the access control system. Then turn the main power supply off and check whether the system transitions smoothly to the battery. If you have a wireless system, be sure to check that all batteries are charged.<\/p>\n<\/div>
System Performance<\/h3><\/div>This step entails checking the adequacy of your access control system\u2019s features and their performance. You should assess whether the number of components like card readers, keypads, etc., are sufficient for your workplace or not. Then, examine their condition and quality, and see if any of them needs an update or replacement.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Network Connection<\/h3><\/div>Network connections are particularly important if a third-party provider is handling your security or if you use web-based systems or access control software. You should do speed checks to make sure that your network connection is working fast. The wiring of related devices should further be checked for strong connections.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Alarm Systems Check<\/h3><\/div>Activate any alarms or warning devices attached to your access control system to see if they function properly. If a security company manages your system, work with them to ensure they receive the alarm signals on time. You should also test your fire alarm system in this step after informing your local fire department.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Data Logs<\/h3><\/div>You will also have to check if your data logs are recording entries and exits properly. Also, do not forget to update the list of authorized personnel in accordance with your hires and fires. During your maintenance checkups, make sure you go through the data logs in detail to ascertain that no entries show anomalies like incorrect times, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Professional Inspections<\/h2><\/div>Having experts check your security system will be more effective than maintaining your systems yourself. They will examine the system in greater detail and be able to spot early signs of damage and take measures to prevent it from worsening. You contract professionals for access control maintenance<\/a> at least once a year to keep your system in optimal condition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>About i.e.Smart Systems<\/h4><\/div>i.e.Smart Systems is a Houston, TX based technology integration partner that specializes in design and installation of audio\/visual technology and structured cabling. For more than three decades, our team of in-house experts has partnered with business owners, architectural firms, general contractors, construction managers, real estate developers, and designers in the Houston market, to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that align with their unique goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Installing access control systems<\/a> is one of the most effective ways to gain control over who has access to your facility and when they come and go. Designed to work automatically, they can offer superior, fool-proof protection. However, these systems need to undergo regular maintenance or else they may malfunction by restricting entries of authorized personnel, creating vulnerabilities, or stopping work altogether.<\/p>\n<\/div> Preventative maintenance is vital to ensuring the longevity and function of any electronic system. Access control systems are essential to a strong security strategy. Maintaining them is the only way to prevent unauthorized access. It is better to discover problems in the security system through your inspection rather than after a breach happens.<\/p>\n Preventative maintenance procedures can ensure optimum security while extending the lifetime of your access control system. They also reduce the number of times you have to pay to get it fixed, leading to decreased cost of ownership. Regular maintenance of your access control system will ensure proper function and ensure the longevity of your system.<\/p>\n<\/div> Your maintenance checklist should cover everything from visual assessments to testing individual system components. You can perform the tasks on the list or you can contract with a security company. Here are some steps you should include in your maintenance routine.<\/p>\n<\/div> Visual inspection helps reveal hardware damage in its early stage. You can also discover particles or other agents that could cause damage later on. This step includes looking for frayed wires, rusting components, cracked or scratched screens, dust buildup on sensors or card readers, etc. Even minor problems like a loose connection can exacerbate over time.<\/p>\n<\/div> Keeping components clean helps devices work properly. Dust and debris can accumulate over time and cause mechanical complications that will ruin your system. Be sure to use anti-corrosion solutions to prevent deterioration. A good cleaning can also reveal any problems hidden beneath dust layers.<\/p>\n<\/div> Faulty sensors can make your entire facility vulnerable, so testing sensors is a critical part of access control maintenance. The inspector should perform walk tests with the aim of activating the sensors and verifying proper functionality.<\/p>\n<\/div> Keeping software up to date is another vital part of access control system maintenance. Obsolete software is vulnerable to cyber attacks or can cease to function altogether. Make sure your settings allow automatic software updates and verify that the auto-update feature works.<\/p>\n<\/div> Power checks include examining all wired connections between your main power supply and your security system to ensure they are tight and secure. You should do the same for connections between the battery backup and the access control system. Then turn the main power supply off and check whether the system transitions smoothly to the battery. If you have a wireless system, be sure to check that all batteries are charged.<\/p>\n<\/div> This step entails checking the adequacy of your access control system\u2019s features and their performance. You should assess whether the number of components like card readers, keypads, etc., are sufficient for your workplace or not. Then, examine their condition and quality, and see if any of them needs an update or replacement.<\/p>\n<\/div> Network connections are particularly important if a third-party provider is handling your security or if you use web-based systems or access control software. You should do speed checks to make sure that your network connection is working fast. The wiring of related devices should further be checked for strong connections.<\/p>\n<\/div> Activate any alarms or warning devices attached to your access control system to see if they function properly. If a security company manages your system, work with them to ensure they receive the alarm signals on time. You should also test your fire alarm system in this step after informing your local fire department.<\/p>\n<\/div> You will also have to check if your data logs are recording entries and exits properly. Also, do not forget to update the list of authorized personnel in accordance with your hires and fires. During your maintenance checkups, make sure you go through the data logs in detail to ascertain that no entries show anomalies like incorrect times, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div> Having experts check your security system will be more effective than maintaining your systems yourself. They will examine the system in greater detail and be able to spot early signs of damage and take measures to prevent it from worsening. You contract professionals for access control maintenance<\/a> at least once a year to keep your system in optimal condition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> i.e.Smart Systems is a Houston, TX based technology integration partner that specializes in design and installation of audio\/visual technology and structured cabling. For more than three decades, our team of in-house experts has partnered with business owners, architectural firms, general contractors, construction managers, real estate developers, and designers in the Houston market, to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that align with their unique goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Why Preventive Maintenance for Access Control is Important<\/h2><\/div>
What Should Be On Your Preventative Maintenance Checklist<\/h2><\/div>
Visual Inspection<\/h3><\/div>
Cleaning Components<\/h3><\/div>
Sensor Testing<\/h3><\/div>
Software Maintenance<\/h3><\/div>
Power Checks<\/h3><\/div>
System Performance<\/h3><\/div>
Network Connection<\/h3><\/div>
Alarm Systems Check<\/h3><\/div>
Data Logs<\/h3><\/div>
Professional Inspections<\/h2><\/div>
About i.e.Smart Systems<\/h4><\/div>
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