15 Common Access Control Wiring Mistakes

Common mistakes

1. 1No door schedule: document the issue, correct the design and update the as-built notes.
2. 2Wrong fail-safe/fail-secure assumption: document the issue, correct the design and update the as-built notes.
3. 3No fire release path: document the issue, correct the design and update the as-built notes.
4. 4Reader protocol mismatch: document the issue, correct the design and update the as-built notes.
5. 5No REX/contact testing: document the issue, correct the design and update the as-built notes.
6. 6Undersized lock power: document the issue, correct the design and update the as-built notes.
7. 7Poor controller naming: document the issue, correct the design and update the as-built notes.
8. 8No emergency release documentation: document the issue, correct the design and update the as-built notes.

How to avoid them

• Start with a system design guide.
• Use a cable or device schedule template.
• Use the relevant calculator before choosing hardware.
• Check the exact manufacturer manual before termination.
• Update the as-built drawing after commissioning.

Useful next step

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