What is a Push to Exit Button?Push to exit buttons are an essential part of S4A access control applications. It is a spring-loaded, button which is often mounted on a stainless steel plate. The button comes in different styles. It can be a simple or large…

In physical security, the term access control refers to the practice of restricting entrance to a property, a building, or a room to authorized persons. Physical access control can be achieved by a human (a guard, bouncer, or receptionist), through mechan…

The Standalone Access Controller Systems cannot communicate with the computer, and the access control settings permission is set on the keyboard or the mother card of the machine. There is also some access control stand alone single door system machi…

Step 1Fold the mounting template to make a 90-degree angle. Place this up against the door frame and the door, ensuring that door opens outwards from this position. The holes in the template indicate where the holes need to be drilled to attach the magnet…

ComponentsA magnetic lock, often referred to as a mag lock, consists of an electromagnet and an armature plate. The magnet is mounted inside of the door opening, which prevents tampering, while the plate is installed on the face of the door. When the magn…

S4A Electromagnetic lock, Magnetic lock, or Maglock is a locking device that consists of an electromagnet and an armature plate. By attaching the electromagnet to the door frame and the armature plate to the door, a current passing through the electr…

S4A Electric Strike Lock is a device that's installed on a door to allow access with an access control system or some other type of remote release system. The electric strike, unlike a magnetic lock doesn't actually secure the door. A do…

Magnetic locks and electric strikes are electrical hardware devices used to maintain the security of a door opening. Both of these devices can be activated by a range of tools, including passcodes, biometric readers, keycards or buzzers. When comparing ma…