An ongoing upgrade of security at the CHU Annonay Hospital in France’s Rhône- Alpes region has seen the hospital install Ingersoll Rand’s PegaSys electronic access control system to cover 64 doors, three buildings, and four car parks.
Wanting to retain its existing locks, and needing a flexible access control system capable of meeting changing needs and providing secured access to several buildings, the facility chose PegaSys both due to its low installation costs, and the ability to upgrade in future without having to provide wiring to individual doors. The system was initially installed on a small number of doors, and then extended to provide greater security to secretarial offices. By incorporating online validators, hospital administrators can control access rights without having to programme badges individually at the front desk. Future expansion plans will cover a further two buildings – a PegaSys system can incorporate up to 65,000 doors.
