The term “entry control” can be confusing to some; but it doesn’t have to be, says Mike Busby, marketing and sales manager for Viking Electronics Inc., Hudson, Wis. “‘Entry controls’ doesn’t need to be confusing — it comes down to letting the good things in and keeping the bad things out. How you make that happen has endless possibilities, from a single keyed lock all the way to biometric access with 24/7 video surveillance.”
Entry control systems are different from access control systems in that they are typically used for those who are not employees or someone that would be given a regular credential. Thus, they usually have an intercom or call system, combined with a barrier or locked door.