Leicester Workshops

Intro to Access Control
Get up to speed with access control properly. Not just theory, but hands-on.

You’ll cover standalone and online systems, understand how everything connects, and build working setups yourself. From relays and locking devices through to controllers, credentials, and web-based management.

By the end, you’ll know how to specify, install, and set up access control with confidence. No guesswork when you’re on site.

Built for installers looking to add access, tighten up their installs, or move into more complete systems.

Satsecure Intro to Access Workshop Plan (10:00 - 14:30)

Standalone Access Control (10:00 - 12:30)

Presentation (10:00 - 11:00)

What makes up a standalone access control system
Standalone keypads
Understanding relays
Break glass wiring
Locking devices
Fail safe vs fail secure
Strikes
Electric locks (solenoids, shearlocks, etc)
Maglocks and maglock handles
Accessories
Wireless

Break (10 minutes)

Practical (11:10 - 12:30)

Full setup of a standalone 1 door system

Lunch (12:30 - 13:00)

Online Access Control (13:00 - 14:30)

Presentation (13:00 - 14:00)

What an online access control system is
Key features of Atrium
Atrium connections and wiring
Readers and credentials
Lockdown

Break (10 minutes)

Practical (14:10 - 14:30)

Setting up a 2 door controller through the web browser
Adding a fob or user
Creating a time profile