Electronic Access Control

• "In this book, Thomas L. Norman, a master at electronic security and risk management consulting and author of the industry reference manual for the design of integrated security systems, describes the full range of EAC devices--credentials, readers, locks, sensors, wiring, and computers, showing how they work, and how they are installed. The book presents an arcane and complex subject with a conversational and layered learning approach which results in a thorough understanding of each point, thus offering quick career advancement potential to students and prospective security professionals."--ASIS International.com

  
  

Content:
Front matter, Pages i-ii
Copyright, Page iv
Dedication, Page v
Preface, Page xvii
Acknowledgments, Page xix
1 - Introduction and Overview, Pages 3-15
2 - Foundational Security and Access Control Concepts, Pages 17-33
3 - How Electronic Access Control Systems Work, Pages 35-48
4 - Access Control Credentials and Credential Readers, Pages 51-63
5 - Types of Access Controlled Portals, Pages 65-80
6 - Life Safety and Exit Devices, Pages 81-92
7 - Door Types and Door Frames, Pages 93-106
8 - Doors and Fire Ratings, Pages 107-118
9 - Electrified Locks — Overview, Pages 119-136
10 - Free Egress Electrified Locks, Pages 137-151
11 - Magnetic Locks, Pages 153-162
12 - Electrified Dead-Bolt Locks, Pages 163-167
Chapter 13 - Specialty Electrified Locks, Pages 169-176
14 - Selecting the Right Lockset for a Door, Pages 177-194
15 - Specialized Portal Control Devices and Applications, Pages 195-206
16 - Industry History That Can Predict the Future, Pages 207-220
17 - Access Control Panels and Networks, Pages 221-241
18 - Access Control System Servers and Workstations, Pages 243-260
19 - Security System Integration, Pages 263-279
20 - Integrated Alarm System Devices, Pages 281-302
21 - Related Security Systems, Pages 303-323
22 - Related Building/Facility Systems and REAPS Systems, Pages 325-336
23 - Cabling Considerations, Pages 337-353
24 - Environmental Considerations, Pages 355-361
25 - Access Control Design, Pages 363-392
26 - Access Control System Installation and Commissioning, Pages 393-399
27 - System Management, Maintenance, and Repair, Pages 401-410
Index, Pages 411-423