Multi-Zone Elevator Access Control
Access Control Application Note
The control of access into or out of elevators is important in order to protect residents and tenants of mixed-use developments or apartment buildings. Generally, this access control is implemented in two ways. As a single access zone which creates only a single ‘zone’ for the entire building where everyone who has an access control credential has access to this zone. The other method is where each floor is separated into separate ‘zones’ which means only individuals who are situated on those floors have access. Multi level access control is best as it reduces the risk of cross-pollination of residents to different floors of a building.EvTrack combined with 2N and Axis IP Hardware creates a ‘multi-zone’ or multi-floor elevator access control solution. A single reader can be programmed with different credentials which are linked to one or more output relays. An elevator with up to 40 ‘Floors’ can be supported.
Features:
- IP RFID Reader or IP Keypad with Integrated Controller & Edge Credential Storage.
- IP 8-Way Relay Output Board (Can be Cascaded for Buildings with +8 Floors).
- Control Access to Individual Floors by Credential and By Holder
- Configurable Access Control Door Groups.
- Configurable Access Control Time Schedules.
- Full integration with Handheld Visitor Scanning For Creation of Temporary Credentials.
- Creation of Temporary Access Control Pin Codes or QR Codes for Visitor Access.
ACCESS CONTROL ELEVATOR INSTALLATION TIPS
The installation of access control into elevators needs to be carefully planned with the relevant electrical engineer, lift designer or with elevator company. The following should be considered:
- Data cable reticulation from the building onto the lift car (i.e. via a trailing CAT6/7 cable).
- Inclusion of an access/control interface module for the elevator (@ lift purchase stage).
- Location of the lift controller & access control input panel impacts equipment location.
- Power for the equipment on the lift car, as well as anti-vandal/security measures for this.
- Suitable access/control barrier before or after the elevator to reduce the risk of tail-gaiting.
- Identify which floors will have free access and which will be restricted.
- Consider scheduling to prevent after-hours access.
- Design considerations in relation to the access control reader mounting inside the lift car.
System Architecture
Access Control Types
ELEVATOR DEVICE MANAGER
ACCESS CONTROL SCHEDULER
ELEVATOR DEVICE MANAGE
