Oracion, Charisse Jane S. 2010-20354
BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Security Control: Key and Card Technology on Doors
Building Types
These types of security features are most efficient on
residential-commercial types of buildings such as apartment, or
hotels because it monitors and tracks its users logs. It is easy to
maintain and helps the users to avoid losing keys. It will mostly
help the management of these said buildings cause of the
aforementioned logs and the more fast and efficient performance of
this technology.
Building Example in the Philippines
Sofitel Luxury Hotels, Pasay City
Sofitel is one of the many luxury hotels and midrange hotels
that feature this kind of security control. Based on the reviews on
travel sites such as Trip Advisor, costumers are said to be
satisfied with this security feature.
24h Apartment Hotel, Makati City
This is a midrange hotel that features an absolute 24 hours
experience for their customers. The keycard which serves as a key
to the automatic door system is also an energy saving feature
because it acts as a key to access the electricity to the paid
room. Site Contractor/s
Telephone number/s:(632) 277-7715 /
443-7323Email:[email protected]
LUZONMandaluyong | Main OfficePilot No.: (+632) 535-3535Inquiry
Hotline: 925-3230Service Hotline: 531-5245Fax: (+632)
949-9241E-mail: [email protected]
Pros and Cons ADVANTAGESDISADVANTAGES
Monitors user logs on a central computer Once a keycard is lost,
it can easily be replaced by another keycard Saves energy by
allowing the user to electricity access only when keycard is
inserted to the energy-saving switch inside the room Door locks are
battery operated, advantage when a power outage occurs Consumes
energyDoor locks and sensors are battery operated, requires
replacement every once in a while
Maintenance and UpgradesIt can last for years and withstand the
weather with no maintenance required, except to clean the keypad
and change the PIN code. Batteries, if reached the end of its cycle
must be replaced. Firmware Upgrade Over Ethernet: Upgrading
firmware is now a simple and convenient process to all controller.
Latest firmware will be made available via our website whereby your
system administrators can freely download the firmware updates.
Projected Cost
Each digital door lock set costs around 3,800PHP 28,000PHP
depending on the type, software and manufacturer. These prices
could or could not include delivery and installation fee, again,
according to the manufacturers or third party sellers.Sources:
http://www.alconphils.com/ ; http://www.facilitiesnet.com/ ;
www.hotel24h.com.ph/ ;
http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/;http://www.isa.com.ph/
