Roller shutter doors already provide robust perimeter protection for commercial and residential buildings with their metallic curtain assemblies. Now the integration of smart technology and automation is taking access control to the next level. Advanced roller shutter systems lead the way in leveraging innovation to deliver effortless security and management.
Keyless Entry Options
Keypads, swipe cards, and touchscreens linked to automated roller shutter systems allow customised user access. Admins issue credentials to authorised staff which unlock doors through keyless entry. Audit trails monitor access activity. Lost credentials also deactivate easily unlike physical keys. Keyless solutions make access permission, tracking and revocation simple.
Biometric Authentication
For advanced access control, biometric authentication validates identities via fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris/retinal scanning. Built-in biometric readers identify employees instantly without requiring cards or codes. The technology provides convenience while restricting entry to pre-approved individuals. Facility-wide biometric systems also enable movement monitoring.
Smartphone Integration
With smartphone integration, users operate shutters via dedicated apps that connect doors through WiFi or Bluetooth. Apps grant admin control over opening/closing doors from anywhere while checking status. Users can view live video feeds, receive alerts, and share temporary access. Smartphone control and monitoring heightens both security and convenience.
Emergency Egress
Electronically controlled exit devices coupled with fire alarms allow roller shutters to automatically retract upward in emergencies for rapid evacuation. This automated emergency egress overrides security features so occupants can quickly escape danger should shutters block main entrances and exits in facilities.
Timed Operation
For public buildings, programmable schedules automatically open and close roller shutters at preset times matching business hours or other hours of operation. This eliminates needing staff on-site to raise shutters manually daily. Automated timed operation provides both convenience and ensured closure after hours.
Remote Monitoring
Network-connected roller shutter systems enable 24/7 remote monitoring capabilities using cloud technology. Door sensors transmit real-time status data including position, activity, and diagnostics to the cloud for anytime access. Facility managers can remotely check door condition, receive alerts, and control doors from anywhere via phone.
Lockout Prevention
To avoid accidental lockouts from automated systems, indoor “pull to open” switches provide manual egress in case remotes, power, or electronics fail unexpectedly. This failsafe grants occupants access outside while preventing full closure until reset. Advanced controllers also reconnect systems post-blackout.
Compliance Updates
As regulations evolve, software updates issued by the manufacturer automatically reprogram shutters to maintain compliance. For example, adjusting opening times or implementing two-stage locking adheres to changing codes. Remote upgrades prevent needing to manually reconfigure hardware. Doors stay current with the newest directives.
Through integration of keyless and biometric credentialing, mobile apps tying into the IoT, emergency automations, remote administration capabilities, and software updates, state-of-the-art roller shutters deliver sophisticated, customisable access control. Automating roller shutter functionality maximises security and convenience through progressive innovations. Intelligent roller shutters define the future of advanced perimeter protection.