Paxton integrated access control solutions

Paxton integrated access control solutions are some of the best in the security industry today. Paxton based in Brighton, they are now the market leader for access control in the UK.

Paxton Net2 controller

Their leading product is the PC based NET 2 system. The access control software that is at the heart of this solution is able run several different door controllers. In essence they have 3 main door controllers all designed to fit into different scenarios dependant on the layout of the site. In summary these are the Net2 classic, the Net2 plus and the Net2 nano.

The classic is their oldest model and is an RS485 based system. Each controller will fit above a door that needs securing and will accommodate 2 readers. One in and one out. The whole ethos behind Paxton’s success has been that it is able to fit into just about every situation required and remain cost competitive. For more doors just add another controller and the two are integrated together using simple 485 communication. Add up to 500 doors in this manner and up to 50,000 users and you have a very flexible solution.

As we start to move into a situation where IP access control is now at the heart of many security installations Paxton introduced the Net2 plus. This is an IP based controller and sits easily on a PC network. Still happily able to integrate with the classic you are able to mix and match controllers in order to gain the most cost effective solution.

Not to be outdone by their competitors the forward thinking staff at Paxton also realized that wireless controllers could also cut the cost of installations in certain cases. This is where the Net2 nano comes into the equation. A wireless door controller it can connect to the network through a 2.4GHZ radio path that uses  a  bridge at its heart. Once again the nano fits seamlessly in with both the classic and the plus to ensure that no installation is made difficult.

Paxton Net2 has become a favorite amongst installers because aesthetically the readers look good, the system is very competitively priced and it seems that customers needs can always be answered. There is little this access control solution can’t do.

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It also must be noted that its not just doors that can be run with the Net2 system. Integrated CCTV and building management systems are easily achievable. Safety features, such as only letting authorised operators start their machines means that everyday uses For Net2 can be everywhere. With this in mind Paxton produce many ancillary products to ensure seamless integration between different security and building management solutions.

Vandal proof readers, keypads, biometric fingerprint scanners can all be integrated into the the controllers and they do not have to be Paxton products. So takeovers and upgrades are always achievable.

Paxton Net2 reader

With a website that is is one of the best in the security industry, technical support for registered installers is always at hand and downloads of the latest firmware always available. Paxton also operate an excellent loyalty scheme that ensures that installers are always keen to go back.

Perhaps however the most important point of all. Reliability is second to none. The units all manufactured at a specially designed factory site in Eastbourne Paxton are UK through and through. So if you are considering installing an integrated access control system then Paxton Net2 and all their associated products  should be high on your priority list.

fingerprint scanner from ievo

ievo biometric fingerprint entry readers have been developed over a number of years into the  product we see today.

ievo have designed their fingerprint readers to fit seamlessly into existing card and fob systems making use of the original manufacturers controllers.The fingerprint scanners are able to use the wiegand inputs to send data and information to the existing controllers in the form of IP/data. The fingerprint scanner easily replaces existing card or fob readers thus making the entry point infinitely more secure. The clever design gives installers of access control the opportunity to revisit existing clients and  offer an excellent alternative to traditional methods of secure entry in the form of biometrics.

10 best features of the ievo biometric fingerprint entry scanner.

1) Great aesthetics.

2) Vandal resistant.

3) Reliable.

4) Surface or flush mounted.

5) Comes in various colours to suit the environment.

6) Reads whatever the weather.

7) User friendly.

8 ) Integrates into 3rd party access control systems.

9) IP 65 rated and talks via IP.

10) Paxton compatible.

Great video from the ievo boys, really liked the demonstration where it actually reads under water. Lets be honest water, rain and fingerprint scanners do not normally go together…………well here is the exception to the rule!!

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Biometric finger print reader

Biometric fingerprint readers.

Biometric finger print readers are undoubtedly the future of access control. The traditional methods of access control solutions uses either fobs , proximity cards or key codes. All of these suffer from one basic floor, they are all easily compromised.

Security floor.

Quite simply , a code can be told to anyone , a card and fob passed to a friend or colleague. Of course its not always that easy as access control software does have some basic security functions to recognise misuse. However, ultimately once this is discovered the system has already been compromised and quite simply this is not acceptable .

Total security.

So how does the biometric fingerprint reader protect against this. Well we  all have a unique fingerprint , this cannot be replicated, so the person presenting their fingerprint data is the person who is genuinely allowed through the door.

Why use anything else?

Why have businesses not adopted this means of entry before then? Well they have tried , but  biometric readers are to say the least unreliable, dirt, dust and rain all affect the quality of of the data being read from the fingerprint and to be fair they are very slow. Fingerprint data takes a lot of processing power to ensure it is correct and standing outside a door for 3 or four seconds may not seem a long time but on well used doors it is untenable

Integrated access control solution.

So has anything changed? Well yes, companies know it is the way forward and in the last couple of years big steps have been taken to improve the technology.  iEVO are one such company that has now produced a full proof solution. By integrating their technology with partner companies such as Paxton we see a fast, full proof solution.

They actually save money!

large organisations that get through numerous employees and vast numbers of cards will see huge savings by migrating to biometric solutions. It will not be long before these fingerprint readers are common place and we will all soon get used to fast effective entry solution. Best of all, we carry the key on our own person.

Paxton Net 10.

Paxton Access control solutions.

Paxton have come a long way in a few short years. Their Net2 products have fitted very nicely into the small to medium sized business security needs. It is worth remembering though that Net2 systems are perfectly capable of handling even the largest installations if required.

Moving forward.

As Paxton try to pack more and more functionality into their products software changes are beginning to get more difficult to achieve. When this happens it takes far longer to release new ideas. The restriction for the software developers is that Paxton Net 2 relies on old technology.

RS485.

RS 485 has been the workhorse of many systems and forms the backbone of the communication path between controllers. Now however IP technology is the only way to to take Paxton forward . Paxton realize this and have started to  develop a completely new software platform. The word is that this will be called Net 10 .

Paxton net 10.

All new Paxton equipment will probably be designed to work on this IP based platform and this is expected to be rolled out in the not too distant future. This will help software designers and help Paxton integrate easily into other manufacturers products.

Conclusion

Credit to Paxton here , they could be about to take a bold step but one that will likely see them continue to dominate their target audience for many years to come.


Paxton Access Control

Recommendation.

On this site we like to talk about products we have used and are happy to recommend. Paxton access control is a product that has long been known to us and tried and tested.

NET 2

Net 2 access control manufactured by Paxton is one of the big success stories in the integrated access control market place. They manufacture readers ,controllers and software that has been designed to be able to control entry and exit to hundreds of doors and be accessible to thousands of users.

Flexible.

Net2 is designed to fit into the mainstream access control market , however it has the ability to expand to up to 10,000 users so giving it a leading edge over many of its competitors. One of the concepts employed by Paxton is that their product is expandable. From one door to many hundreds , flexibilty is crucial in gaining sales .

Access Control Software.

The software is well designed and can easily be understood by end users and engineers alike . The person charged with the administration of the system can be comfortable in the knowledge that it will always be stable and reliable.

Networked IP solution.

Multiple site solutions are no problem as the system uses TCP/IP to communicate between different locations and allows  nationwide or even worldwide solutions to some bigger corperate customers.

Control.

Access rights and time zones give a site manager complete control over who goes where and when. As an administrator he /she has the power to control all the day to day movements of both his staff , any site contractors and of course  visitors . The administrator can view real time events and has the ability to create reports should these be required.

Free software.

The software is free and can be loaded onto multiple PCs within the organization so admin rights can be shared if required.

CCTV and Biometric Integration.

Although Paxton produce their own readers they are no strangers to the concept of integration. They can integrate other manufacturers readers and biometric devices easily into their systems meaning takeovers become a relatively easy task.

Market leaders.

Taking into account all we have highlighted so far , its easy to see why Paxton are one of the market leaders in today’s integrated access control market.

For the record!

Paxton are able to integrate to intruder alarm systems , offer wireless IP solutions and connect seamlessly to IP cameras. I/O boards allow the ability to trip input and outputs over IP . Advanced reader technology can also offer hands free entry.

It all looks good!

One of the main things however that Paxton have considered is aesthetics. Access control has to fit into modern building designs and  they have achieved this with style.

Conclusion.

In conclusion Paxton have managed to capture the mainstream access control market in the UK and across Europe. This is a fantastic achievement when you consider the calibre of the competition .With new innovative ideas being presented to installers everyday .We can only see Paxton going from strength to strength.