Security & Access Control
Thetford stays on track with Grosvenor terminals
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eading camping and travelling suppliers Thetford have been able to greatly improve their workforce management processes with the introduction of a time and attendance & access control system, including a number of advanced workforce management terminals from Grosvenor Technology. Following the rapid growth of production at their main manufacturing site, Thetford’s existing workforce management system was no longer up to task of monitoring ever increasing staff. To replace it, the company contacted system integrators Atimo® Personeelstechniek B.V. who developed a tailored package combining its own Time-Wize®
software and server with
seven terminals from Grosvenor Technology, amongst them the RS 07 access control and the RS 21 time and attendance terminals. These terminals offered a flexible solution, combining robust design and
industry leading features. Their modular back-panel allowed the terminals to be quickly wired up and securely connected to the local network via Ethernet, saving cost and reducing disruption for staff. The Time-Wize®
server can be
accessed on several designated network PC’s at the facility and along with the clear administrative advantages such as simple report generation, the new system also offers a range of day-to-day benefits for workers. Clocking-in is seamlessly completed by swiping tokens over the RS 21 time and attendance terminal’s easy-fit reader module and by using the terminal function keys, employees can also indicate the reason for absences and monitor their remaining holiday entitlement and overtime on the display. Jozé van Schaik, Director at Atimo commented: “We’ve worked with Grosvenor Technology’s products for a number of years, and its terminals
Optimum security S
ecurity expert Abloy UK has launched OPTIMA, a range of electronic handle sets and escutcheons that provide standalone single door control, operating as an electronic master-keying system. OPTIMA is the ultimate combination of protection and state-of-the-art access control. The range features handle escutcheons, battery operated lockcases, wall readers, lift control, panic hardware, locker locks, electronic cylinders, and energy savers.
It is available in four different platforms including both software and non-software based access control, such as standalone, offline, update-on-card, and wireless. The system can be operated via a web-based client and mobile app, and boasts intuitive software and email alerts.
The system is simple to program and easy to use, and has features such as time schedules, event logs, and instant cancellation of lost or stolen electronic cards. The software allows users to be deleted and modified easily, and authorisation rights to be amended. Audit trails from doors and software administrators can be monitored and
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are our preferred choice for use with our own Time-Wize®
software. The
terminals are extremely reliable, offer extensive functionality and can be combined with any reader technology, allowing us to deliver a carefully tailored solution for each client.” Grosvenor Technology’s RS Series range of terminals have been developed to suit all budgets. The terminals are highly customisable and support a wide range of plug-in modules including card readers and biometric technology to suit the workforce’s requirements. For more information please contact:
Tel: + 44 1279 838000 Email:
sales@grosvenortechnology.com www.grosvenortechnology.co.uk www.linkedin.com/company/ grosvenor-technology @grosvenortech
printed too. Installation is quick and easy and there is no need to wire the door, meaning minimal
disruption and inconvenience to the
day-to-day work environment. In addition, OPTIMA can be mounted directly onto the existing mechanical lock, and the solution fits almost any lock and type of door. What’s more, the solution is robust with all control elements on the secure site, and it can be incorporated into existing access control systems, including retro-fitting to existing mechanical lock cases. Minimal maintenance is required, as the device will give an alert when the battery needs changing, which is approximately every 40,000 cycles. OPTIMA battery-operated lock cases provide a high security solution in the market. This solution uniquely offers monitoring status of the door, certification
to European standards EN179, EN1125, CE marking and fire test certificate. A perfect alternative to a wired, high-end solution as no cabling or alterations to the doors are required during installation. Abloy OPTIMA is an ideal solution for a wide range of sectors and applications, such as public and commercial offices, hospitals, banks and financial institutions, sport centres, tenements, schools, universities and dormitories. For further information on OPTIMA or other products and services available from Abloy UK, please call 01902 364 500, email
marketing@abloy.co.uk, or visit the Abloy London Showroom at The Building Centre on Store Street, London.
Building & Facilities Management – March 2015
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