esco System House: New technology esco Fingerscan

This new access-control system, which has been developed together with the FSB Company (Franz Schneider Brakel GmbH & Co., Brakel), operates on the principle of biometric identification.

This project entails a modular finger-print identification system which, thanks to its compact design and simple wiring, can be integrated both into various push-type door handles as well as in a housing for surface or flush-mounting or for installation directly onto a door frame.

The module which is incorporated into the handle can manage up to 30 people and is particularly suitable for server rooms, offices, smaller shops and private housing, i.e. locations where there is no need to network doors. Therefore, the controls are very simple and sturdy in design.

The biometric details are evaluated directly by a reader unit in the handle. The electrically activated components in the door, such as an electric opener or electric lock, are released via a separate control unit. This control unit is activated via a coded signal from the reader unit and also enables the customer to program the system.

It is programmed by the user or by trained technicians from esco Metallbausysteme GmbH. It does away with the need for the passwords or numerical combinations which are commonplace today because the uniqueness of the human finger has been demonstrated. The electronic module determines each user's access frequency independently and, depending on how regularly they use it, arranges the data accordingly, i.e. the data is managed by analogy to access frequency. This helps to keep response times to a minimum.

This standalone solution can be used independent of the surroundings and in the most severe weather conditions.