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PSI PRODUCT REVIEW 2023 RISCO
Integrated alarm, access control and video verifi cation in a single cost-effective solution
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Manufacturer and distributor of security solutions, RISCO, has expanded its product portfolio for the commercial and high-end residential markets, with the launch of a cloud-based integrated alarm, access control and video verifi cation solution.
LightSYS+ Access Control is an extension of RISCO’s LightSYS+ scalable hybrid intruder alarm system which was launched in January 2022 and named PSI’s Premier Award Intruder Alarm Product of the Year.
By incorporating integrated access control with LightSYS+, the innovative product offers multiple protection layers in a single EN50131 and PD6662 compliant solution, precluding the complexity of combining two standalone systems, facilitating quicker, easier and more cost-effective installation. The new solution also requires installers to only carry a relatively small amount of stock and to train their engineers in the fitting of one product instead of two.
The single integrated LightSYS+ Access Control is an economical alternative for projects involving up to 32 doors and 512 zones, for which separate access control and intruder alarm systems are unnecessarily expensive, providing excessive levels of functionality.
Labour saving
LightSYS+ Access Control connects via RISCO BUS, the most flexible wiring configuration on the market that can save installers materials and many hours of labour. It facilitates 3-badge arming, giving users the option to arm a partition by presenting their tag three times, as well as via the RisControl keypad or iRISCO app.
Activation of the door control scheduler enables the prevention of selected users from opening a specific door during up to
two intervals per day. When a zone is tripped without a user first pressing the PTE (push to exit) button or presenting a tag to the reader, the forced door function sends a push notification to the iRISCO smartphone app, whilst the keypad beeps and shows the message “Forced Door Open”.
The DOTL (door open too long) facility allows users to define the length of time a door may be left open without triggering a notification and alarm, while the event log registers access control activity. The DOR (door opener reader) is IP65 rated so it can be used either indoors or outdoors and may operate in extreme temperatures from -10 to 55 degrees C.
Access control activity is recorded in the event log. The capacity of the event log on the main board is 2000 events, separate to the system event log which provides a further 2000 security system events.
Backwards compatability
The new solution is backwards compatible, so installers can easily upgrade existing LightSYS+ projects to integrate the access control facility. They benefit from a comprehensive range of support services, including training events, webinars and videos and UK-based technical assistance. RISCO’s concise product portfolio facilitates security of supply.
Said RISCO’s UK and Ireland managing director, Mark Taylor: “LightSYS+ Access Control was developed in response to demand from the NSI (National Security Inspectorate) and SSAIB (Security Systems Alarms Inspection Board) accredited installers who form a rapidly increasing share of our customer base.
“Many seek to further expand their businesses in the high-end residential and large-scale commercial sectors - including those in the office, logistics, retail, hospitality and manufacturing industries – where access control is increasingly stipulated.
“The new integrated LightSYS+ Access Control solution provides these installers with a high quality, cost-effective system that enables them to meet this demand precisely…. and profitably.”
For further details, please visit: www.riscogroup.com/uk
