Ingersol Rand Future ...

{As electronics play an ever-increasing role in managing a building's entrances, the added initial investment will be more than justified by the increased economic value that the opening generates. Access security and egress safety features are being combined into systems that also generate data for asset tracking or personnel scheduling. These and many other applications are reshaping the role of the opening and providing solutions that can be "dollarized." The resulting economic benefits are making electrified solutions more easily affordable by generating a much larger payback.

Asset tracking is another practical use of the data gathering process. As we move toward greater use of RF technology with tagged assets, it will become easier to gather more data automatically and passively. With an RF tag, it will be easy to know that an asset passed through an opening without any direct action, such as swiping a card or entering a PIN code. Although the practical implementation of this technology may be a few years in the future, it already is a distinct possibility.

More and more, integrated building systems are internet driven, which allows remote monitoring of a door over the internet, from any location. This not only improves security but also makes it more efficient to administer with lower staff costs. For example, if a user presents an invalid credential, a signal will alert a security officer, who can redirect a camera to view the opening. Such technology already is available but soon will see more widespread use.

For airports, government buildings and other high-security areas, biometrics will continue to be the only practical solution to controlling access. The Transportation Security Administration, created by Legislation signed after September 11, will be conducting Beta tests at 20 airports to test new and emerging technology, including biometric systems such as those already in use at the San Francisco airport and many others in the US and abroad.
Easier Installation & Less Maintenance
It would seem that an opening able to provide so many alternatives would have to be more complex, but manufacturers are working toward solutions that will simplify both installation and maintenance. Simplified wiring systems now being developed will make installation easier and minimize chances for error. At the same time, door systems are being designed with diagnostic capabilities that pinpoint installation errors, aid in adjustment and assist with troubleshooting over the life of the product.

Even mechanical hardware is being designed to increase user value and profitability. One example is the growing use of VandlgardTM vandal-resistant lever trim that gives way under abuse or attack instead of breaking. By eliminating these incidents, it saves replacement costs and protects security as well. Another such product is the recessed exit device that helps minimize damage by carts and gurneys while also improving corridor clear-width and aesthetics.

These are just some of the many economic values that intelligent openings are now providing and will provide on an even greater scale very shortly. By some estimates, there could be 10 to 20 or even more such values, depending on how the components are integrated into the opening and the facility's overall system.}

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