Modern organizations depend on card access control systems as a critical component of their physical security infrastructure. These systems allow businesses to limit entry to authorized personnel only, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access and potential security breaches. By assigning individual access credentials, organizations can also maintain detailed logs of employee movements within a facility, supporting internal audits, compliance checks, and investigative efforts.
How to Implement Card Access Control with TPS Devices
Use a Wiegand Tibbit
Tibbit #08 allows TPS to interface with Wiegand card readers. Wiegand card readers are commonly used in access control devices, such as the ones found in residential buildings and corporate offices. Setup is simple, and only requires a connector Tibbit, such as Tibbit #20 or #21 to interface with an external Wiegand reader, and an appropriate power Tibbit, such as #10. Using AppBlocks' no-code development environment, logic to open doors can be created in minutes, and doors can be unlocked easily with Relay Tibbits. Further actions are also just clicks away, such as notifying HR when an employee enters and leaves the office.
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Check out this tutorial using the ADK to learn more about Wiegand readers and how to integrate them with TPS.
The ADK comes equipped with all the hardware you need for this tutorial (and more!).
For a more advanced application, make sure to read this example on how to use Wiegand readers with TPS and AppBlocks Cloud.