Keyscan Access Control System Manufacturer Reviews
Keyscan is a leading manufacturer of premium access control solutions with more than 25 years of experience focused on developing and manufacturing innovative access control hardware and software. Industry-renowned for quality product and excellent ongoing customer support. It delivers advanced features and capabilities that satisfy even the most complex access control system installations. These systems are built on a foundation of flexibility, and scalability. The Keyscan product line consists of flexible system design and well distributed in different vertical markets like securing embassies, military bases, hospitals, power generation plants, automotive facilities, banks, schools, multi-national organizations, and retail facilities.
Products
Keyscan is a member of the dormakaba Group. They offer electronic door access systems and network access control systems for any size of organization. New technologies combine mobile access with online or wireless access control systems that will provide added security to your facilities. Time clocks and data collection solutions automate time and labor reporting. The data collection solutions integrate with leading ERP systems, such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Workday and Microsoft.
Keyscan products are:
Aurora Access Management Software
Door Control Units
Elevator Control Units
High Frequency Readers & Credentials
Low Frequency Readers & Credentials
BLE (Mobile) Readers & Credentials
RF Receivers & Transmitters
Network & Communication Solutions
Relays & Peripherals
Following types of credentials can be utilized: mobile credentials, smartcards, smart fobs, smart tags, clamshell cards, printable ID cards and RF transmitters.
Keyscan has other access control modules:
K-DSC (Intrusion panel module)
K-TV (CCTV module)
K-VIS (Visitor management module)
K-WEB (System VII web client module)
K-BADGE (Photo badging and ID verification module)
Pros
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Keyscan recent launched “Keyscan Aurora Access Control Management Software”
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Keyscan Aurora is the new generation of Access Control Management Software. It delivers a new user experience that is intuitive and easy-to-use. It’s user interface combines with Keyscan single software solution that supports different installations. Different capabilities built into the Keyscan line of access control and elevator control units. Their enhanced features include:
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Support up to 90 000 credentials
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10 assigned groups to a single user
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Multiple credentials assignable to a single individual
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Unlimited optional user-defined fields
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Panel-to-panel global communication
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Multi-threaded communication structure
It helps in other areas as well:
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Manage People
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Create Schedules
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System Reporting
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Active Mapping
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Visitor Management
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Facility Lockdown
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Facility Lockdown
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Keyscan access control system helps in performing a facility or area lockdown from any Personal computer or Keyscan reader.
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Advanced Security Features
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Motion detectors, glass breaks, panic buttons are installed into Keyscan to track and assign alarm conditions from a single interface.
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Video Integration
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Calling up live video during emergency situations.
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Intrusion panel Integration
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Arming or disarming an intrusion panel system via the access control.
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Active icon mapping to track current status
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Creating active icons mapping that shows system status, control doors, call up video, show employee photos as they pass through protected doors, and much more features.
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Custom Reporting
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Run custom reports to determine what areas of the facilities are accessed.
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Retrofitting an existing Access Control System
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Keyscan is a non-proprietary system. The same readers and credentials that are already installed at your facility can be utilized and reused. Furthermore, the existing wired connections of readers and electronic locking hardware to the system can also be reused.
Reusing the existing framework helps to reduce the costs associated with updating an access control system.
Cons
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Limited Integration
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Keyscan has fewer Integration options as compared with competitors.
Do you Need Expert Advice?
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