6 Reasons your Business Needs Gates & Barriers
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6 Reasons your Business Needs Gates & Barriers
Maintenance of the Security Bollard
A high
security bollard or entrance control bollard system is designed to deter or
completely stop unauthorised entrants, assets or vehicles whilst enforcing the
use of an access control system to ensure the ‘one token one person’ rule
applies. Bollards are used to protect areas that are either completely
pedestrianised, or to restrict vehicle access. Bollards also act as a great
security measure for businesses and shop fronts too. Bollards are made from
sturdy materials, they can sometimes be damaged or develop wear and tear over time.
The weather can have a large impact on the condition of a bollard. Going from hot to freezing temperatures can cause cracks over time. Likewise, long periods of heavy rain over the years can result in imperfections, especially where wooden bollards are concerned. That’s why it’s important to check your bollards regularly, especially if there has been an extreme change in weather. Metal bollards are less susceptible to weather damage, but over the years it may create some issues.
Bollards are usually found next to roads, or within car parks, and this means it’s not unlikely that one or two will come in contact with a vehicle. Bumps and scratches can occur, and over time this may lead to permanent damage to your bollards. A CCTV system can help to document any accidents around your perimeter and to check the severity of the damage. If any serious damage is caused, it is always best to replace the bollard.
Learning
to check your bollards for damage is a great way to improve their overall
maintenance. Regularly inspecting them for cracks and breaks means that they
can be fixed quicker and no lasting damage will occur. If you have had your
bollards for a long time, the exposure to various weather conditions may have
caused them to rust or for parts to loosen. With this in mind, make sure to
check them frequently. Dirt can also build-up on bollards, so giving them a
quick clean every now and then will improve their performance greatly.
Safety Instructions
All personnel who are applicable for the operation of the bollard, including back up personnel, must be thoroughly familiar with the operation and safety regulations.
Any
maintenance and repairs must only be implemented by certified technical
personnel.
No persons
and/or vehicles are allowed into the area over the blocking element when the
bollard is functional.
The closing element must be extended early enough that approaching vehicles can still stop in time.
If the bollard functions are activated with neglect to the afore mentioned points the manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damages that may result to any person and/or property.
Before the maintenance work can begin all safety precautions must be adhered.
Monthly Maintenance
by the Operating Personnel
After the control the stated changements in comparison to the original condition should be eliminated by corresponding counter measures.
The following points are to be visually examined:
Barrier
bollard
1) Clean
any contamination on the annular gap between the bollard and the cover of the
standpipe
2) Check
the extended blocking element for damages, e.g. impact, allow damage repair
3) Check for faultless bollard movement and pay attention to any unusual noises
Drive Unit
1) Check
the hydraulic screws, oil tank and hydraulic units for leakage
2) Check
the intactness of the hydraulic hoses
3) Check
the oil level (level should be within the mark)
4) Check
the intactness of the cover seals
First maintenance service by a machine expert
The first maintenance service should be made by a machine expert within the 1 quarter after the installation.
A. Barrier bollard
a) Clean
bollard completely from dirt
b)
Screw-out bollard cover and examine fixation of the hydraulic cylinder
c) Examine
the piston rod and the hose connections of the cylinder on leakages through
light beam of a pocket lamp.
d) Examine speed position above one -way restrictor and adjust once or if necessary the approximate direct running of the bollard running-out movement.
Bollard housing
a) Screw-off cover of the bollard housing and examine fix
position of the proximity switch.
b) Clean cover and inner space of the bollard housing and
clean if achievable from dirt.
c) Note, if penetrated surface water has flown above the
drain channel, eliminate eventual obstructions. There should not be water in
the bollard housing.
d) Note purification degree on the bottom of the bollard housing. At bigger dirt, especially in the construction phase.
Drive unit
a) Clean
drive unit completely from dust and dirt.
Semi-Annual maintenance service by a
machine expert
The semi-annual maintenance is to be performed by a machine specialist. It covers the visual examination as described under Point 1 and the following additional work:
Blocking Element
a) Clean
the entire blocking element
b) Unscrew
the blocking element cover and check the hydraulic cylinder mounting as well as
checking the tightness of the electrical limit switches
c) Check
the piston rods and hydraulic cylinder hose connections for leakage (use a
torch / flashlight)
d) Check the approximate synchronisation of the bollard drive-out movement in multiple systems, if necessarily adjust the speed at the one-way restrictor.
Standpipe
a) Clean
cover and interior, within reach, of any contamination
b) Check
the drainage connection, if necessary remove any blockage
c) Determine the degree of pollution on the bottom of the standpipe. With large soil accumulation, particularly in the building phase, cleaning may be necessary.
Drive Unit
a) Clean
the dust and dirt from the entire hydraulic unit.
b) Check
the operating pressure, if necessary adjust the pressure release valve (approx.
50-60 bar)
Extensive maintenance service by a
machine expert
The extensive maintenance service is after 1000 operation hours, but at least each 2 year. Additionally to the first maintenance service the following works should be made.
a)
Examination of all functional components, combinations and screwing on
integrity and fix position.
b)
Exchange of the hydraulic liquid. Open filler cap and guide the hydraulic
liquid into the sanitation container.
c) Use the
unused hydraulic liquid, of the type of the first filling, to be bought from
the bollard manufacturer.
d) Make
functional test and if necessary, proceed to adjustment.
e) Examination of the control by an expert. Examine condition of the control and perfect working procedure of the electrical components.
The observance of the maintenance intervals and the execution of the maintenance works guarantee a free disturbances operation and maintenance of the installation.
Get in touch
Here at Expert Security we offer a range of bollards, along with maintenance service to keep them in top condition. Our maintenance cover includes a professional service, provided by our repair engineers, to regularly check your bollards. This will reduce the risk of malfunction or damage. These routine checks will be scheduled in advance and afterwards we will provide a range of detailed reports surrounding the visit. For more information on any of the security options above, or for further advice on how to protect your business premises from criminals, please contact us here or Email us on ssaintegrate@gmail.com
Use Backup Power For EM Locks
Fail-safe: in the event of a loss of power supply, the
lock will automatically unlock, ensuring that people can
still exit through the door (safety first)
Fail-secure: in the event of a loss of power supply, the lock will automatically lock, meaning people are unable to enter (or exit) through the door (security first)
It therefore only takes a loss of power to make a fail-safe lock ineffective. Of course there can be a battery backup supply installed, but the battery will have a limited lifespan, perhaps not more than a couple of hours, which limits the time available for the power supply issue to be resolved. Fail-secure locks are therefore better for doors which require higher security, but carry greater risk for safety as there could be people trapped inside the building.
When the
main power fails, many believe maglocks must leave doors unlocked.
However,
battery backed up maglocks are allowed according to IBC / NFPA code. It
just needs to be done properly. We examine the five critical steps for using
backing up maglock power correctly:
·
Understanding
Codes
·
Calculating
Power Budgets
·
Factoring
In Power Source
·
Connecting
Power Supply Fire Alarm Loops
·
Including
The AHJ
In this note, we look at what the code actually says about power backups for maglocks, where they might be illegal, and how to do it right when allowed.
Multiple Factors
When it
comes to preventing your Electromagnetic locks (mag-locks) doors from being
unsecured when power drops, there are three basic considerations to make:
·
Codes: Understanding
the applicable codes and how they apply to a building's use
of maglocks is the fundamental start.
·
Engineering:
Translating those code requirements into a compliant design.
· The AHJ: Getting approval from the relevant authority is the last, and maybe most critical aspect of the process.
Codes
Accounting
for about 80% of the access control in use, mag-locks operate by an electromagnetic strip attached to the door frame
which aligns with an armature attached to the door. The lock can be fail-safe
(whereby the electromagnet releases the armature) or fail-secure (whereby the
electromagnet attracts the armature) depending on the use and safety standards.
Surprising
to many, national codes do not forbid the use of battery backed up maglocks,
despite the dominant 'free egress must always be possible' theme. If codes
indeed forbid battery backups, these exceptions are made at the local level.
However, their use is allowed if done correctly. Take a look at these passages,
covering the full scope of controlled openings regardless of occupancy code:
·
NFPA 101 (2012) 7.2.1.5.6 (Electrically
Controlled Egress Door Assemblies)
·
NFPA 101 (2012) 7.2.1.6.2 (Access-Controlled Egress
Door Assemblies)
·
NFPA 72 (2012) 21.9.1 Electrically Locked
Doors
·
IBC 1008.1.9.9 (2012)
The
fundamental relevant clause cited is:
Loss of
power to the listed hardware must automatically unlock the door.
However, the clause does not prohibit the use of backup power. Any electric lock in the direction of egress shall be connected to the fire alarm system and unlock when the system is activated or when power is lost.
The local jurisdiction may have a variation of these 'model codes' that take exception to the rules, so maintaining local awareness of using maglocks or backup power to them is a crucial step, often undertaken when meeting the AHJ. (See the last section in this artical.)
Calculating Power Budgets
Knowing how long a battery will keep a maglock locked is crucial.
Maglocks are typically high demand devices that can drain batteries
rapidly as the current draw of maglock is continuous, unlike other lock
types that only use power when unlocking.
Take this example 500 pound maglock that requires 320mA at 12
VDC or 170mA at 24VDC:
Assume a 12VDC backup system furnished with two 5 amp hour
batteries that must keep four maglocked doors (two sets of double doors)
energized. The locks alone consume over 1.25 amps per hour, so with a 10 amp
supply, doors will fall unlocked in less than eight hours. As such,
prolonged outages may still require manual security response, such as guard staff
mechanically locking normally maglocked doors.
Calculating this demand is complicated by other devices that must also be powered in the access system, typically the controllers, readers, and even some RTE devices like PIR motion detectors. The total demand associated with the backup supply may quickly shave the backup power duration to mere minutes in a large system, and ample capacity is a matter of careful design.
Designing Battery Backup - Device / Door Priority
Part of
designing a battery backup system may be prioritizing specific (perimeter)
doors to stay locked, but leaving others (inside) unlocked when power drops. Of
course, the decision must conform with facility security management plans,
but in the interest of maximizing uptime for critical doors, others may need to
be excluded.
Factoring In Controller Power Support
However,
even if one specifies sufficient batteries, a door controller may not support
passing sufficient power for the period desired for battery back up power.
Normally,
the maglock will be powered by main power and power will be switched on/off by
controller contacts. However, in cases when main power fails or the
access designer connects maglocks as field-powered devices, power may then
supplied and routed through the controller itself. Flat out, many controller
contacts are not designed or rated to deliver substantial amps for long
periods.
While card
readers may draw modest amounts of power (ie: 35mA - 100mA), the controller's
output relay contacts may not be rated to pass through sufficient amperage to
power maglocks (ie: 125mA - 850mA+)
(Note:
Later versions of eIDC32 do not include this output power limitation.)
It is because of this limitation, and the way that codes address 'direct interruption' of power to maglocks, that most maglocks are best installed using a separate linear power supply, not powered by pass-thru capacity in the controller.
Batteries vs UPS vs Generators
It is worth noting that batteries are not always the only, or even preferred method, of backup power. UPS devices or batteries, as noted in UPS Backup Power for Security Guide, are the most unitized and least expensive to deploy, but run duration is always a concern. As a result, especially in critical infrastructure or services facilities, the entire building may be backed up by a generator. In this case, the supply is generally much more substantial and runs into hundreds of amps per hour. In these situations, the run length of the backup system may simply not be a realistic problem.
Power Supply Fire Alarm Loops
The codes are clear on one engineering point: when the fire alarm
activates, all power to maglock must drop. This typically is implemented by
tying the linear power supply into the fire alarm via an input loop. When
the alarm is pulled, it sends a signal to the supply that it must cut power to
whatever device is wired to it.
Most access panel and maglock manufacturers include these instructions,
although they are typically vague on details in how to connect their components
so that it happens. In many cases, the install instructions state 'Installer
must wire controller and/or power supply to stop issuing power when local fire
alarm is activated', or similar. However, connection plans for doing
this are not hard to accomplish if understood graphically.
For example, take this Kisi access control knowledge base schematic that
shows this common connection graphically:
Power to the maglock is directly issued by a linear power supply, that
in turn is triggered to drop power when a fire alarm is detected at the
controller. Alternatively, the power supply itself may include fire alarm
input contacts instead of connecting to a door controller. As previously
noted, however, this power drop may apply to every device connected to the
supply: readers, controllers, RTE and more.
This may leave the door unsecured, and the main motivation of 'occupant safety' takes a clear precedence over 'building security'. Therefore, schematically planning out where each device is powered, and under what conditions backup power is supplied, should not be oversimplified.
Including The AHJ
Even after
all this is done, the answer might still be "no". If the
local authority having jurisdiction, or AHJ, does not approve, the idea is
dead. There are two basic reasons why local AHJs may not accept the idea:
·
First
Responder Access: AHJs simply do not want any possibility that
firefighters cannot enter a building because the door is locked.
·
System
Malfunction: Alternatively, some AHJs refuse backed up maglocks
because if the fire alarm interface malfunctions, the batteries could
potentially keep the door locked and trap panicked occupants inside a dangerous
building.
As a result, some areas outright forbid using backup power of these types of door locks as a matter of local exception and take any decision out of the hands of local inspectors.
Proceed Cautiously
These
issues describe why maglocks are hated or deemed too difficult to work
with by many. While using maglocks may be less expensive or easier to install
that other types of electric locks, they are not always the best choice. If the
opening design is too restrictive or costly to employ other lock types,
then backup power must be supplied to keep doors locked.
Working through a code compliant design and getting approval of the AHJ become a priority for the new access system.
Before you make any decisions about what lock is best for your site, it's important to first think carefully about what your site requires in terms of safety and security, and to evaluate how risk can be reduced to ensure that security related incidents won’t interrupt your business operations.
Another key consideration is the state of the site itself: if you are adding access control to a site after its completion, it may be easier (and certainly more cost effective) to opt to use wireless locks as installing all the components and wires for mag-locks and electric strike locks will require a lot of additional time, labor and effort.
Some end-user opt for a combination of locks, installing a mag-lock and an electric strike lock on a single door to ensure that it is safe, secure and is able to accurately record movements of people in and out of the door at all times. However, in this case, it may just be simpler and more cost effective to install a wireless lock.
If you still aren't sure what type of lock and access control system best meets your needs, feel free to get in touch with one of our experts via ssaintegrate@gmail.com. Before selecting vendor / installer check and verify they are authorized or not to execute your access control system.
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