GSM vs Bluetooth vs Keypad Gate Access: Which Method Should You Choose?
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Comparing GSM/cellular, Bluetooth and keypad gate access for New Zealand properties. Learn which method suits homes, apartments and commercial gates, plus what NZ's 2G and 3G shutdowns mean for older GSM gate controllers.
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Pedestrian Access Control Design: Throughput, Accessibility and Anti-Tailgating
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Designing pedestrian access control requires more than choosing a turnstile or speed gate. Learn how to balance lane throughput, accessibility, credential speed and anti-tailgating for commercial access control projects in New Zealand.
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Vehicle Detection for Gates: Inductive Loops vs Radar vs Safety Photocells
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A practical guide to inductive loops, radar vehicle sensors, probes, and safety photocells for automatic gates and barriers.
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How to Size a UPS for CCTV, Access Control and Security Systems
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A practical UPS sizing guide for CCTV, access control, intercoms and networking, covering watts, VA, runtime, topology, PoE loads and commissioning.
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