Before we start
- Which doors need control and what each door is made of (wood, glass, metal).
- Who needs access, to which areas and during which hours.
- Fire-exit requirements for those doors.
- Whether you also need attendance reports.
The installation process
- 1
Access policy and door survey
1 visit
Decide who goes where before choosing hardware.
- Groups such as owner, staff, visitors and contractors with their allowed areas and times.
- Door type, frame, swing direction and cable route recorded for each opening.
- 2
Reader and lock selection
1–2 days
Method and lock type are matched to the door and security level.
- Fingerprint, face, card or PIN readers — or combinations for sensitive areas.
- Electromagnetic locks, electric strikes or motorised locks depending on the door.
- Exit button and emergency break-glass so people can always leave.
- 3
Cabling and power
1–2 days
Doors fail because of poor power, so this is done carefully.
- Dedicated power supply with battery backup for locks.
- Cables run in conduit; door loops used so wires do not wear at hinges.
- 4
Hardware installation
1 day
Readers, locks and controllers are fitted and aligned.
- Readers mounted at the right height; lock and door-position sensors aligned.
- Controllers placed inside the secure side of the premises.
- 5
Enrolment and software
Half a day
Users are enrolled and rules loaded.
- Fingerprints, faces or cards enrolled; schedules and groups configured.
- Attendance reports and audit logs set up if required.
- 6
Fire-safety test and handover
1 hour
Doors must be secure from outside but never trap anyone inside.
- Fail-safe behaviour on power loss or fire alarm tested.
- Admin training and backup/export of the user database.
After installation
- Remove access promptly when someone leaves.
- Clean fingerprint sensors regularly.
- Review audit logs now and then for unusual access.
- Test the emergency exit and backup battery every few months.
Frequently asked questions
Fingerprint or face recognition?
Fingerprint is robust and economical; face is touchless and quick for busy entrances. Mixed or dusty-hand workplaces may prefer cards or face.
What happens in a power cut?
Battery backup keeps readers and locks running, and fail-safe behaviour is tested during handover.
Can it do attendance too?
Yes. The same readers can feed attendance reports.
Timings are typical ranges. Your site survey confirms the actual schedule. See our Access Control solutions