Access Control for Security Doors

Access control systems—card readers, biometrics, keypads, or central management—require compatible electromechanical or motorized locks. This section covers how access control integrates with RC-rated security doors, lock types (split spindle vs straight spindle), fail-locked vs fail-unlocked, and EN 50518 requirements for alarm receiving centers.

Articles

• Access Control for High Security Doors – Split spindle, straight spindle, fail-locked/unlocked, monitoring
• EN 50518 – Locks for Alarm Receiving Centers – ARC, banks, data centers, critical infrastructure