Access Control
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Most
sports centers consider the turnstile to be the last item that may be added at a
later date. From our experience, it is really the starting point for the
software so it should also be the starting point for consideration and planning.
g back to a programmer each time you wish to
change the configuration of your products and/or facilities.
Now
that we have a PC we have a monitor available to use for information to your
customers that is more functional than an LED display and can perform more
functions. We need to interface an identification reader of your choice to the
PC and you have an extremely intelligent access unit.
CLUBpos currently operates with Pin No’s,
Smart cards, Bar Code and Magnetic Strip Wedge readers. As
electronic engineers as well as software programmers, we are also able to
interface new technologies to CLUBpos by consultation.
Our
Access Control software provides many centrally controlled functions.
Scrolling marketing images, (optional video and audio) on turnstile
controller monitors provide information to your customers in an interesting
format whilst they visit your centre. This has been used successfully to promote
specials, new programs, important notices etc. The monitors are also
used during the identification of a customer to advise them of any messages,
requests to contact reception, expiry details on membership, multiple visit
passes, classes, overdue loaned equipment, birthday greetings etc.
The
controllers may be centrally placed into a free wheeling mode for large crowds,
locked to stop all access, admit one type entry, and updating marketing
information. An access point may be selected so each entry through will cause
the photo file to be displayed on a remote Point of Sale system to monitor who
is using your customer identification. Photo files are also displayed on
entry by a customer creating a strong physiological barrier to use somebody
else’s identification.
The
other purpose the access controller performs is to control and count the
access into your centre. CLUBpos maintains records of entry
and analysis of use by customers, products, times, etc. CLUBpos controls access through turnstiles to a level whereby you are able
to create flexible products that interact with timetables and class schedules.
For example it is possible to sell a customer a multiple visit pass of
your choice or for a set term enabling the customer to attend any class they
wish in a timetable, but only during those hours. This may be aerobics for
example where by you specify to allow entry 10 minutes before a class commences
and to stop entry 10 minutes after commencement to minimize interruptions. Any
that enter during these time may re-enter as often as they wish until the end of
the class and only have 1 credit deducted yet late comers are politely advised
they are too late.
Optionally CLUBpos can integrate all aspects
into an access c
ontroller including Memberships, Multiple Visit Passes, Variable
Term Passes, Club Membership, Casual Bookings for facilities, structured classes
with a recorded list of participants, and casual entry.
