Integrated accessible control design guides & masterkey systems best practice guides
Tigris® is the most popular master key cylinder system in the UK today. This product has been installed in over 1100 schools in the last 6 years. These guides are written specifically for these applications drawing upon our experience in creating modern systems. Our proposals are offered on a 'best practice' basis.
Specifically, these guides will demonstrate how our modern approach will:
- Simplify the masterkeying planning process
- Reduce the initial cost of the system and thereafter running costs by eliminating unnecessary keys
- Reduce the number of keys required by an individual; typically only one is required
- Match the key access permissions exactly with the needs of a user group
- Demonstrate how a masterkey system can be harmonised with an electronic access control system
- Create a system that is easy to understand and administer and is flexible to accommodate the changing needs of the user
There are two types of documents, design guides and best practice guides.
Design guide: integrated accessible control - masterkey systems and electronic access control
As schools become more complex and access requirements more sophisticated, those who have to set up and administer the new access system can often feel that things are getting 'out of control'.
In a traditional access control solution the mechanical masterkey system and any electronic systems are created in isolation. Not only are the systems divorced but they are most likely to be originated by different companies.
With eTigris® TWO, your system is designed as one entity where the needs of the user and the building are balanced.
The design and implementation of an integrated access system can be a daunting task, the aim of these guides are to simplify the process by allowing you to:
- Understand what an eTigris® integrated system can provide
- Utilise the features in a school environment
- See exactly what is involved
- Actively participate in the system design and set up
- Have an informed view of the system prior to your supplier providing the installation, commissioning and training
Download the design guide for schools (integrated systems) or view the integrated design guide section.
Best practice guide: masterkey systems only
These guides deal with masterkeying only for schools and are ideal to assist you in the planning of a masterkey system.
Download the best practice guide for schools (masterkey systems only) or view the masterkey best practice guide section.
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