There is an increasing amount of access controls on the market to choose from, our advice, initially to consider two factors - Security and Convenience of use.

How secure you wish to make your property and how user friendly you would like it to be will help guide you in establishing a specification that will meet your individual needs and those of others visiting and leaving  your property.

Remote Control Hand Transmitters

For example a basic electric gate system  can be controlled via hand held remote control transmitters. The system is set in the semi-automatic mode which requires 1 pulse to open the gates (and be left open if required), then closed by a 2nd pulse.

This type set up is fine if there is an alternative pedestrian gate entrance i.e. to let the postman in, put the wheelie bin out, allow for deliveries and other visitors to get to the front door.

NB: Remote control handsets can be set up to work automatic garage doors from a common handset. This is acheieved by adding an appropriate radio receiver to either the gate or door operator control unit.

Please contact us to discuss your options for remotes, there are new products coming onto the market all the time.

For instance, Hormann have recently introduced a ingenious and discreet remote control device that simply plugs into the cigar lighter, there is also 'Designer' polished steel key ring incorporating a transmitter device - both can operate your gates and garage doors.

Codepads (or Keypads)

What if you are on holiday? Will someone else need access whilst you are away? If so, you can give out extra handsets to others or you may consider adding a codepad or keypad which make the system a little convenvenient to use whilst giving you security.

Intercoms

If the vehicle entrance gates are the only means of access to your property you may need to consider more options such as Voice only or Voice/Video Intercoms.

These allow the home owner to speak with the visitor before granting them access.

There are hardwired and wireless systems to choose from.

Video Intercoms can be specified with monochrome or colour monitors and are generally hardwired back to the dwelling.

Auto Exit - Auto Entry

For the ultimate in convenience - Induction Loop Detectors with auto exit and/or auto entry can be specified.

The loop detectors are buried beneath the drive surface, when a vehicle approaches, gates open and close automatically once the vehicle has safely passed through.

Post and other Deliveries

What about post and delivery of large items - well we can help here too. AGD can provide a range of letterboxes, either surface mouted or built in versions are available.

Delivery of large items whilst you are away can be accomodated by incorporating a codepad (an auxuillary pin number can be changed more frequently) or a Tradesman Entry button can be fitted (timed to give entry during certain times of the day).