Managing access control permissions with FRANK
The FRANK industrial access control software manages permissions for machine control or access. Working with existing RFID cards used on site, FRANK logs interaction events including date, time, and frequency, providing data insights that can support efficiency and productivity analysis, identify irregularities, and optimise processes.
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Introducing FRANK
Ensuring only the right people are carrying out the right tasks is a crucial part of safeguarding machinery. With Fortress RFID Access Network Keys (FRANK), access control via RFID can be integrated into any Fortress proNet device. Using employees’ existing RFID cards, permissions can be assigned to enforce conditions for machine operation or access.
User Interactions Analysis
Track and analyse date, time, user, and status on permission requests, and operation of non-safe inputs and outputs on the device.
Timed Access
Access permissions for a given user can be set for a specified time period and be automatically removed outside the defined timeframe.
Real-Time Data Availability
View a live count of users who have presented their card to an RFID reader and received an access granted signal.
Simple network integration
The FRANK architecture can suit applications from a single cell to multiple sites, from cabinet controls to cloud-based automation technologies.
Enforced Personnel Authentication
Manage permissions to specific locations, functions, and actions, ensuring only the right people are carrying out the right tasks.
Compatibility with Existing Site Cards
Fortress solutions are compatible with existing RFID site cards, including a variety of 13.56MHz and 125kHz options.
Simple network integration
The FRANK architecture can suit applications from a single cell to multiple sites, from cabinet controls to cloud-based automation technologies.
Real-Time Data Availability
View a live count of users who have presented their card to an RFID reader and received an access granted signal.
Timed Access
Access permissions for a given user can be set for a specified time period and be automatically removed outside the defined timeframe.
User Interactions Analysis
Track and analyse date, time, user, and status on permission requests, and operation of non-safe inputs and outputs on the device.
Compatibility with Existing Site Cards
Fortress solutions are compatible with existing RFID site cards, including a variety of 13.56MHz and 125kHz options.
Enforced Personnel Authentication
Manage permissions to specific locations, functions, and actions, ensuring only the right people are carrying out the right tasks.
Feature
Local Controller
The local controller, which has a permissions database, communicates with a Fortress network-enabled device (interlock or control pod) with RFID reader. This device then communicates “access granted”, “access denied” and additional input/outputs to the PLC.
Feature
Master Controller
The master controller provides a single point of permissions management and data collection within a facility. Data of who, when, where, and what from access events is collated, providing events lists and data insights that can support efficiency analysis.
Feature
Events Lists and Data Insights
Support efficiency and productivity analysis, identify irregularities, and optimise processes through FRANK’s data logs. E.g., Detect and record the use of escape release and auxiliary/emergency override functions, or monitor the use of an emergency stop.
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