Case Study

Digital transformation is revolutionizing industrial operations, placing a sharp new focus on efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. Sites like manufacturing plants, chemical facilities, and energy infrastructures now grapple with critical challenges, including unauthorized equipment use, accidental entry into hazardous zones, and the mismanagement of high-value assets.

An intelligent access control system built for industrial environments not only protects personnel but also ensures critical machines remain guarded, valuable assets visible and accounted for, and hazardous zones are precisely controlled. By integrating personnel authorization, device operation control, and real-time monitoring into a centralized platform, CIVINTEC industrial access control solution establishes a secure, efficient, and effective foundation for modern industrial operations.

I.Advanced Protection for Physcial Access Control

● Role-based Authorization

Industrial environments involve diverse roles such as inspectors, operators, contractors and visitors, each requiring different access rights. The access control system assigns fine-grained permissions to individuals and groups, ensuring every person accesses only what their job requires.

● Multi-Modal Access: Usability Meets High Security

CIVINTEC access control systems support a diverse range of digital credential technologies — including RFID smart card (DESFire EV2/EV3), QR codes Barcode, NFC or BLE mobile credentials combined with pincode — with optional two-factor authentication (2FA). To counter cloning and forgery, the digital credentials are secured with AES encryption and Secure Access Modules SAM AV2/AV3 certified at EAL5+. This multi-layered approach effectively prevents unauthorized credential sharing and ensures robust personnel identification.

In controlled environments such as medical labs, chemical plants, and food-processing lines, CT10 facial recognition technology provides a superior, truly contactless access control solution. It effectively mitigates contamination risks inherent in touch-based biometrics like fingerprint scanners, which can also be rendered unreliable by gloved hands or repeated exposure to harsh chemicals. By leveraging advanced faical authentication, this access control system ensures both stringent hygiene compliance and consistent operational reliability, granting seamless access even when users' hands are occupied or protected.

● Equipment Management

To mitigate operational risks and ensure regulatory compliance, access to sensitive or high-value machinery must be strictly governed. CIVINTEC access control system enforces this by granting permissions based on verified employee qualifications and certifications. This ensures that only authorized and properly trained personnel can operate critical equipment, preventing unauthorized use and reinforcing a culture of safety and accountability.

Machine access is governed by a strict protocol that ties physical control to digital identity. When an operator presents authorized credential, the CIVINTEC CT10/CT9 smart terminal first validates his permission before enabling any machine functions. This creates a secure, identity-bound session where all usage event is logged. CT10/CT9 terminals is equipped with 1 or 2 relay outputs to start the machine. Once work finished, the operator tap "End" or "Close" on CT10/CT9 touch screen to active relay output to shutdown the machine. The session terminates—and machine control is instantly revoked—upon logout, a critical measure to prevent accidental or unauthorized operation. This end-to-end traceability, from login to shutdown, forms a robust framework for accountability and asset protection.

● Data Center and Network Security

As data centers confront increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, securing both physical and digital access points has become paramount. CIVINTEC CT10/CT9 access control systems secure sensitive server rooms through a combination of biometric identification and digital credentials. And all communications between the CT10/CT9 access control devices and cloud servers are protected by HTTPs encryption. This prevents eavesdropping and tampering, effectively safeguarding the access control devices from being hacked or controlled. This integrated approach prevents unauthorized physical access, defends against cyberattacks, and secures critical data—both on-premises and in the cloud—which is essential for safeguarding intellectual property and sensitive operational information.

● Location & Area Control

Access to R&D labs, production lines, chemical storage rooms, and other hazardous or sensitive zones is restricted to trained and certified personnel. This area-based access prevents untrained staff from entering unfamiliar spaces and significantly reduces safety incidents caused by unauthorized access.

● Shift-based Authorization

Access can be defined by working hours, scheduled tasks, or machine usage plans. This avoids after-hours operation, reduces unattended risks at night or during holidays, and helps maintain a disciplined environment.

● Emergency Response

CIVINTEC access control system support rich I/O port for fire alarm and tamper alarm which trigger immediate notifications to security teams, enabling a fast, coordinated response that protects high-value equipment, keeps potential losses contained, and helps maintain calm on the ground during unexpected situations.

II.Operation & Monitoring

● Cloud-connected Management

Administrators can remotely manage permissions, review credential activity, track machine status, and respond to alarms through a cloud-connected management platform. With real-time data synchronization over TCP/IP or wireless 4G, WiFi or LoRaWAN, the system keeps teams to maintain consistent safety and operational control across multiple sites without being physically present.

● Traceable Logs & Image Record

All access and operation events such as door entries, machine activations, and restricted-area attempts are automatically logged and synchronized to server. CIVINTEC access control system supports image record functionality, with built-in camera capturing photos during verification to link visual proof to each record. This greatly enhances security for asset warehouses, hazardous zones, and low-supervision areas.

In industrial access control, exportable logs function is helpful to support trend analysis and predictive maintenance, enabling teams to identify early warning signs and reduce downtime.

● Offline Operation

When the network is interrupted, access control devices automatically switch to local mode to continue to function using locally stored permissions and recording the events. This ensures operations remain uninterrupted, particularly on remote sites or environments with unstable connectivity.

● OTA Devices Upgrade

CIVINTEC access control devices supports OTA remote software and firmware update on server eliminate the need for physical servicing. This reduces on-site maintenance time, lowers operational costs, and extends the overall system lifecycle.

III.Installation

● Flexible Connectivity

CIVINTEC CT10/CT9 access control system supports wired TCP/IP Ethernet with Power Over Ethernet (PoE) for less wiring and cost-save installation. For buildings where installing new cabling is logistically challenging or cost-prohibitive, CIVINTEC modern wireless communication access control systems present a powerful and secure alternative. These solutions leverage a range of secure protocols, including LoRaWAN for long-range, low-power coverage, Wi-Fi for high-bandwidth locations, and 4G for ultimate reliability, eliminating the need for extensive structural work. This flexibility significantly reduces installation time and disruption. With enterprise-grade encryption securing all communications over these wireless links, they provide a level of protection comparable to wired systems, making them an ideal choice for retrofitting historical buildings, temporary facilities, or rapidly expanding operations.

● Industrial-grade Durability

CIVINTEC access control systems are designed with IP65 waterproof/dustproof protection, UV resistance, and wide operating temperature range, ideal for workshops, labs, warehouses, outdoor areas, and other rugged environments.

Modern industrial environments require more than basic door control, but need an intelligent platform that manages identities, protects personnel, secures high-value equipment, and ensures every operation is traceable and accountable.

Powered by CIVINTEC full range products including CT10 facial access control terminal, CT9 PRO touch screen RFID & mobile access control terminal, CT9E keypad access control terminal, and Cidron and CT5 family access control readers, organizations can deploy the right device for each zone, from workshops and laboratories to warehouses, hazardous areas, and outdoor facilities.

By strengthening security and enabling data-driven decision-making, CIVINTEC industrial access control solution helps industrial enterprises operate more safely, efficiently, and effectively, supporting digital transformation across the modern industrial landscape.