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One wireless electronic lock uses approximately 0.001 kWh of energy per year compared to a standard wired lock and reader, which uses 55.2 kWh
In 2014, 63 per cent of those surveyed felt that integration with existing systems would not be complicated and disruptive, 65 per cent believed a wireless upgrade would not be expensive and 84 per cent did not expect onerous maintenance costs. Two years later and 69 per cent of those surveyed agreed that wireless access control is a cost-effective alternative to its wired equivalent and wireless locks have indeed been instrumental in reducing the cost of installing electronic access control. This message appears to be getting through.
There is also a widespread perception that the ongoing costs of wireless systems are lower, with 69 per cent of those questioned agreeing that wireless access control is a cost-effective alternative to wired systems.
An intelligent access control solution is one of the most effective means of balancing the need for the right level of accessibility in a care home with creating a safe and secure environment. With many care homes looking to embrace wireless technology, the opportunity to implement a modern and reliable access control system is there to be taken.
References 1 British Security Industry Association. A Guide to Access Control in Care Homes. [
www.tinyurl.com/ksw3p7s].
2 Scunthorpe General Hospital, part of Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust. CLIQ remote saves vital time for nurses. [
www.tinyurl.com/lekf3w6].
3 IFSEC Global. The Access Control Market in 2016. [
www.tinyurl.com/mumtjmv].
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David Hodgkiss
David Hodgkiss is national sales manager at ASSA ABLOY Access Control. Having worked for the company for more than six years, he understands the unique considerations of care home managers who wish to secure a site, as well as the latest access control technology that is available to achieve this.
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