Convenience, Security, and Style to your premises
Effective access control for any site or building is not just about opening a gate. It is about managing who can enter, when they can enter, and how safely and efficiently your site operates every day.
AGD Systems supply and install a full range of commercial access control systems for electric gates, parking barriers, rising bollards and rising kerbs. Our solutions suit everything from small private premises to high-traffic industrial and public sector sites. We work mainly across the Midlands and the Home Counties, and we can support larger projects further afield.
The best access control system depends on how your entrance is used. A staff-only car park needs a different approach to a visitor managed reception entrance, and a logistics yard has very different requirements from a public car park.
AGD will help you choose the right combination of access method, safety devices and exit protocols so the system works reliably day to day.
ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition)
ANPR is ideal for sites that want fast, unmanned access for regular vehicles. It can allow entry for approved vehicles, support time schedules, and reduce the need for physical credentials such as fobs or cards. With more AI intervention these systems are getting better and better all the time with additional benefits over just automatic control of vehicles.
Keypad Controls for Electric Gates and Barriers
Keypads are a simple way to provide controlled access without issuing physical credentials. They are often used for staff entrances, shared access points, and controlled delivery access, with codes that can be changed as required.
Remotes remain a convenient option for site managers, staff parking and controlled yards. Smartphone/app control can also provide a flexible way to manage access where you want more control than a simple remote, without issuing additional devices.
This control method often required the highest levels of safety device for the gate or barrier.
Intercom access control adds a verification step for visitors and deliveries. Audio or video entry systems allow staff to speak to callers and release access when appropriate. Many modern systems can also forward calls to mobiles, giving managers more flexibility.
Facial recognition is now common place with many video entry systems, automating the process of granting access.
RFID credentials are a popular commercial option for staff and authorised contractors. They are quick to use, easy to issue, and can be cancelled if lost, helping you keep control as staff and access needs change. Multiple options exist from very small fobs suitable for key rings or cards and tags as more formal options.
Access control and safety must work together. AGD specifies suitable safety devices to help protect vehicles and pedestrians and to support reliable automatic operation. For commercial automated gate and barrier systems, it is a legal requirement to have safety detection devices incorporated in the UK. Visual and audible warning devices are often used when the system is in operation and moving.
Depending on the exact application and side conditions, this safety hardware may include devices such as photocells, safety edges and vehicle detection loops, positioned and configured correctly for your gate, barrier or road blocker type.
More complex systems including radar detection and image recognition are also possible.
For sites with frequent visitors, contractors or deliveries, temporary access can reduce disruption. Time-limited permissions (such as QR access or scheduled credentials) help manage visitor entry without permanently expanding access rights.
Where higher control is needed, biometric access can be used to reduce credential sharing. This option is typically better suited to staff-only access points rather than very high-throughput vehicle entrances.
Facial recognition and fingerprint identification is possible for very high security.
GSM systems allow gates and barriers to be opened via authorised phone numbers. This is useful where you want controlled access without relying on Wi-Fi at the entrance, and it suits many sites with variable broadband reach.
AGD Systems understand that commercial and industrial requirements vary significantly from one business to another. Which is why we offer solutions designed explicitly to cater to the unique needs of your business across the region.
We work closely with you to assess your current security and create a bespoke system that maximises efficiency while ensuring the highest level of protection.
AGD access control solutions can be applied across:
This makes it easier to keep a consistent access policy across the whole site, even when you use different physical entrance products.
AGD Systems does not just supply access control devices. We provide a complete service, starting with a site survey and system design, then installation, commissioning and handover. We have to understand the customers needs and the site condition fully to recommend the best solutions.
Ongoing support is available through planned servicing and maintenance, helping keep your access control system reliable and safe over the long term.
We at AGD Systems are here to provide you with advanced solutions that not only meet but exceed your expectations.
If you need a commercial access control system for a gate, barrier, rising bollard or rising kerb, speak to AGD Systems. We will recommend the most practical solution for your site, specify the right safety and exit protocols, and provide a clear quotation for installation and ongoing support.
