This book includes:

• Biometric technology
• Netoworking for Access Control Systems
• Means of Egress Code Requirements for Access Control
• Locking hardware selection and options
• Readers, cards and badging
• Integration with other systems

And a whole lot more! This is "THE" reference for access control systems. The NTC Purple Book is a great reference to find answers to those difficult access installation questions. It is a great training manual for new employees. It is also a good tool for helping sales people gain technical competence. It is the perfect reference for helping technicians solve the challenges which arise during installation.

Access control systems are becoming "standard" for most commercial and industrial applications. Building owners and designers are looking for single source providers. The NTC Purple Book provides the bridge to meet the needs of your potential clients.

NTC Purple Book: Access Control System Design and Installation - Table of Contents:

• Electronic Access Control Systems
• Control Units
• Communications
• Readers
• Lock Hardware Types
• Electric Strikes
• Magnetic Locks
• Other Electric Lock Hardware
• Lock Hardware Applications
• Egress
• Power
• System Features and Options
• Telephone Entry Systems
• Gate Access
• Applications
• Basic Networking
• Appendix A Means of Egress Requirements
• Appendix B Gate Operator Classification & Entrapment
• Appendix C Site Survey Forms for Access Control Systems
• Appendix D Electronics for Access Control Systems
• Glossary
• Index