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Frequently Asked Questions

Keypads, proximity tag and card readers, biometric fingerprint terminals, facial-recognition terminals, magnetic locks, electric strike locks and strike plates. Brands include Hikvision, ZKTeco, Centurion, CISA and EZVIZ.

A maglock holds a door closed with an electromagnet and is fail-safe, releasing when power is cut. An electric strike lock such as the CISA Elettrika or CISA 16215 keeps the existing mortice latch but unlocks electrically, and can be supplied fail-safe or fail-secure.

Yes — the Hikvision DS-K2602 handles two doors and the ZKTeco C3-400 handles four. These controllers manage multi-door setups with role-based user management.

IP-rated biometric readers such as Hikvision MinMoe and ZKTeco ProFace X are built for outdoor mounting with weather protection. Confirm the IP rating before installing in direct sun or rain.

Yes — most readers have Wiegand, relay or RS-485 outputs that tie into alarm panels, CCTV or building management systems. Call 021 712 3129 for integration advice.

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