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Re: Access Control Project with a Twist



On 2/24/2020 2:12 PM, Jim Davis wrote:
> On Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 9:14:37 PM UTC-5, ABLE1 wrote:
>> On 2/23/2020 7:56 PM, Jim Davis wrote:
>>> On Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 7:52:27 PM UTC-5, Jim Davis wrote:>
>>>> Hi Les
>>>>
>>>> Yeah, You can use this
>>>> https://www.amazon.com/3-Pack-Sonoff-Switch-Wireless-Control/dp/B075CC9J2W/ref=asc_df_B075CC9J2W/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=216539147262&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=164658497865770392&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004493&hvtargid=pla-366187523745&psc=1
>>>>
>>>> to control This
>>>> https://www.altronix.com/library/pdf/installation_instructions/6062.pdf
>>>>
>>>> Since the internet relay doesn't have a momentary function, when you activate the relay, a change in state trips the altronix relay which you set the timer to open a contact for a specified period of time to deactivate the mag lock.
>>>>
>>>> This might cause some confusion because sometime the internet relay will be in the off state and sometime it will be in the on state depending upon how the last user left it. But ----- you will have to determine how smart your customer is to explain this to.
>>>
>>> By the way Les, I've never done this before. It's just something I've thought about and searched for. You can investigate it further. You may come up with a better idea
>>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks Jim,
>>
>> I can see how that might work one time but then again becomes a
>> big question.  I am sure I can jury rig something that would
>> maybe do the job.  But I seriously don't want to sell it and
>> put my name on it.
>>
>> What I was hoping is that there was a access control system that
>> would have this kind of feature built in to a control app.
>>
>> It was mentioned to me today that Alarm.com has a Access Control
>> package of some sort that might do it.  Something I need to
>> investigate further.
>>
>> BTW I just loaded the app on my phone to take a look.
>> Just reading the service agreement and privacy policy
>> is a bit.......................  Well let's just say
>> I cancelled and deleted the app.  I actually have
>> no need for it at this time so what would be the point.
>>
>> I do see the possibilities for experimenting and such.
>> But not for this project.
>>
>> Again thanks for the interesting input.
>>
>> Les
>
> Coincidently, I have a customer who has asked me to look into a small access control system for him also. One with an app.
>
> I've made it a policy to not do telephone systems and access control systems because, being it's just me doing the installation AND service, I don't feel that I would be able to service these technologies in a timely manner to serve my customers. If these types of systems go down, they require instant response. I can't provide that.
>
> Anyway, this customer is very tech savvy and if I spec it out and install it he is willing to maintain and service it or live with the fact that I may not be able to respond quickly.
>
> I am presently having a conversation with the following company which I found doing a Google search. You may find what you are looking for here also
>
> www.openpath.com
>
> Located in California however, which could be a potential problem.
>
>
>

Had the meeting today.

No remote access.
No cameras to interface
Just a standard prox reader and keypad for access.

The brain can relax.  YEA!!!

Les




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