Access control systems for critical infrastructure and high-security areas
Control access, gates, staff and restricted areas with integrated Daicon solutions.
When access really has to be controlled
Some facilities require strict control of who can access certain areas, with differentiated authorisations for staff, visitors and external operators.
- Sensitive accessNot everyone should be able to access the same areas.
- AuthorisationsEach user can have different permissions.
- Restricted areasCertain rooms must be accessible only to authorised people.
- Many gatesA facility may have numerous access points to control.
- Staff and visitorsEmployees, operators, suppliers and visitors may require different access methods.
- TraceabilityWhere provided by the system, access can be recorded and consulted.
Daicon access control solutions
Find out how Daicon access control solutions adapt to contexts that require a high level of security.
Solutions for controlled-access environments
These categories represent possible applications of the same Daicon solution. The only real documented reference concerns an energy infrastructure (the Piombino regasification terminal): the other categories are not presented as customers or direct references.
Strategic infrastructure
Control of access to authorised areas.
Application of the solutionIndustrial facilities
Management of staff, visitors and restricted areas.
Application of the solutionTransport infrastructure
Control of gates and access.
Application of the solutionPublic facilities
Management of staff and visitor access.
Application of the solutionRestricted-access sites
Control of access to authorised areas.
Application of the solutionFrom identification to access
The configuration varies according to the facility's needs: not every installation necessarily uses all the elements of the process.
Person
The person arrives at the facility's gate.
Identification
Badges, cards or credentials are read by the system at the entrance.
Authorisation check
The software checks the validity of the credential and the associated authorisations.
Gate control
If the check is successful, the gate opens.
Entry
The person enters the permitted area.
Registration
The transit is recorded, if provided by the system used.
Every person, their own access level
Identification → Authorisation → Access
Authorised staff
Managers
Visitors
External operators
Protect access to the most sensitive areas
Technical rooms, offices, operational areas and zones reserved for authorised staff may require different levels of control from common areas.
Technologies for physical access control
The devices become part of an integrated system; they are not sold as stand-alone elements.
Control vehicle access too
For the facility's vehicle areas, Daicon has automatic barriers, road blockers and number plate reading systems, already used in real installations for perimeter control of vehicle access.
Manage access control through the software
Gate Plus is Daicon's proprietary software for access control and supervision.
The Gate Plus features documented on the Daicon website include: personal records and user management, authorisations, visitor management, gate control, real-time monitoring on a synoptic map, access history and reports, multi-site management.
A single system for multiple access points
Gate Plus is designed with a multi-site, multi-gate architecture: users, authorisations, gates and areas can be managed and controlled from a single centralised platform.
Daicon solutions for controlled-access environments
The project most directly relevant to this sector concerns a real energy infrastructure: the Piombino regasification terminal, with a vehicle gate and road blockers for vehicle access control. As a Commend partner, Daicon also designs and installs IEC 62443-certified IP intercom systems for critical infrastructure, industry and hospitals — a communication area that can be integrated with access control, separate from turnstiles and gates.
Piombino regasification terminal — vehicle gate
Facility: Piombino regasification terminal. Technologies: automated vehicle gate for vehicle access control.
Piombino regasification terminal — road blockers
Facility: Piombino regasification terminal. Technologies: road blockers and bollards for perimeter protection of the entrance.
Commend intercom systems for critical infrastructure
Solution: Commend IP intercom systems, certified to IEC 62443, which can be integrated with doors, gates and barriers. Daicon is a Commend partner for the Milan and Genoa area.
Section to be updated with further references as soon as they are available.
A single partner for access control
Daicon integrates devices and software to build access control systems designed around the facility's needs.
Design
Analysis and design of the solution based on the real features of the facility.
Hardware and software
Turnstiles, readers and management software supplied, installed and supported by a single supplier.
Identification systems
RFID badges, QR Codes and barcodes to distinguish staff, visitors and operators.
Visitor management
Registration, authorisation and visit history for external people.
Centralised management
Monitoring of multiple gates and areas from a single platform.
Support
Technical support from site survey to installation, with a dedicated contact person.
FAQ
How does an access control system for infrastructure work?
The person is identified by badge or credential at the gate; the software checks the authorisation and the gate opens, recording the access.
How are access authorisations managed?
Gate Plus lets you associate each user with a personal record, authorisations and permitted areas, configurable according to their profile.
Can multiple gates be controlled?
Yes, Gate Plus has a multi-site architecture that lets you manage multiple entrances, exits and areas from a single platform.
Can RFID badges be used?
Yes, Daicon produces and programs ready-to-use RFID badges (125 kHz, MIFARE, DESFire, NFC).
Can visitors be managed?
Yes, through the dedicated visitor management module, with registration, authorisation and visit history.
Can access to restricted areas be controlled?
Yes, each zone can have independent access rules, with specific authorisations for each area.
Can turnstiles and software be integrated?
Yes, Daicon turnstiles and gates integrate with Gate Plus for unified management of identification, authorisation and recording.
Can staff and visitor access be managed with the same system?
Yes, Gate Plus manages both categories within the same platform, with differentiated authorisations.
Need to control access to your facility?
Describe the facility, the gates to be controlled, the types of users and the areas that require authorised access. We analyse your needs and identify the most suitable Daicon solution.
Tel: +39 010 8571112 · Email: commerciale@daicon.it