Access Control
1st Callcom Ltd is an accredited installer of Paxton access control and Hikvision products, offering reliable, flexible, and feature-rich door entry solutions. We support customers from end to end, with maintenance and support contracts for complete peace of mind.
Our Access Control Services
Access control systems offer a secure, convenient, and flexible way for businesses and organisations to control who has access to their buildings or restricted areas and when that access is permitted. There are various options available to suit individual needs and budgets, from simple code-based access panels to completely remote-control interfaces.
1st Call is a trusted provider of leading access control solutions from Hikvision and Paxton – helping customers personalise their external and internal door entry systems to effectively manage the flow of employees, couriers, and visitors on their premises.
Paxton Access Control
Entry is Paxton’s award-winning door entry solution, helping users identify and authorise visitors before granting access. It works in standalone mode, where panels are programmed separately at each station, or in conjunction with Paxton’s networked systems for remote management via the Internet or Bluetooth.
When used alongside the networked access control system, Entry moves beyond basic door entry management. It supports up to 1,000 doors and cameras and offers:
- System integration – CCTV, intruder alarm, fire alarm & lift control
- Site management – remote control via smartphone or central PC
- Event reporting – view real-time events with live audio & video footage
- Economical control – choice of a battery-powered, wireless controller for internal doors
- High security – instant door lockdown or release at the touch of a button
We recommend standalone Entry for smaller sites or those not requiring the additional functionality of an online system – offering a simple, cost-effective, energy-efficient keycard / fob solution. The Paxton proximity reader is compatible with several Paxton access control systems, with size and casing colour options to fit your requirements.
Hikvision Access Control
1st Call supplies, installs, and maintains door access control solutions from Hikvision’s IP Video Intercom product range – offering a new level of confidence for organisations of all sizes.
Key features include:
- HD imagery
- Touchscreen interface
- Mobile control
- Intelligent authentication (face ID, fingerprint, card, pin code)
- Integration with CCTV & alarm systems
- Dual lock control
- Standard PoE
Hikvision has a full suite of available packages, supporting up to 500 indoor stations and offering integration with elevator control systems for enhanced security and convenience.
Access Control from 1st Call
As your dedicated security consultant, 1st Call works with you to find the optimal solution for your building. We will manage the entire installation process and offer you follow-up maintenance and support contracts to ensure your operations can continue without disruption.
With Hikvision and Paxton access control systems, you can:
- Enhance site security
- Authorise entry quickly & accurately
- Monitor guest attendance
- Restrict area access
- Control power to utilities to save energy costs
- Reduce the risk of accidental alarm activation
- Release all doors in the event of a fire
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you need access control?
Finding the right access control solution for your organisation is crucial for protecting your building, data, assets, and occupants while making access convenient for those authorised to enter.
What is a proximity reader?
Proximity card readers are fixed to door stations within or around a building and grant access to users when shown a keycard or fob correctly coded to that door. The Paxton proximity reader is available in a range of styles with various functions to suit your requirements, including touchscreen panels and rain hoods.
Which industries could benefit from an access control system?
Hikvision and Paxton access control systems offer a high-security solution suitable for many environments, including government buildings, residential properties, banks, healthcare units, private offices, factories, retirement homes, hotels, leisure centres, and more.
1st Call has a team of specialists ready to support your telecoms, Wi-Fi, and security needs. Get in touch for your free consultation today!