Airport Security Management Solutions

Airport Access Control Systems

With the industry’s only airport specific access control system – CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition), CEM has worked with airports for over 25 years and is continuously creating next generation technologies that meet airport needs including; the S3020 Portable handheld card readers, Ethernet based IP readers, PoE+(Power over Ethernet) door control and fully integrated biometric security solutions.  

AC2000 AE is a world renowned security system, used by over 80% of UK airports.  The system provides a host of functions and modules that have been designed specifically for airports and has a proven record as one of the most reliable and resilient airport security solutions available.

Airport Access Control Systems

AC2000 AE is more than an access control system.  Using a suite of extended, comprehensive operational applications and by seamlessly integrating with third party external systems, AC2000 AE provides a fully integrated solution.  AC2000 AE operational applications include:

• Check-In Desk Enabling:  This module provides control of and reporting on shared check-in desks.  CEM card readers can be used to enable/ disable check-in desks or luggage and provide data on equipment usage by means of an operator swiping a valid card.
• Passenger Segregation: AC2000 AE allows the airport or airline to segregate arriving and departing passengers by using CEM card readers.  The card readers are interlocked so that if one reader is in Passenger Mode (for multiple throughput) the other can be put in Staff Mode (for individual entry). 
• Airbridge Monitoring System: The Airbridge Monitoring System is used to provide control over the use of airbridges ensuring that only authorised and trained personnel can use them. 
• Vehicle Management: The Vehicle Management Module provides a means to ensure that only authorised passengers within a vehicle, e.g. cars and buses, can pass a control point.
• Airport link: Airports that are owned by the same operator can be linked and networked upon request, allowing valid cardholders to go from one airport to another.

Airport Specific Door Modes

The CEM advanced card readers feature airport specific door modes such as:

• Passenger
• Equipment enable
• Trolley
• Airbridge

Ideal for the airport environment, these reader modes control doors and external equipment to enhance the overall efficiency of airport operations. 

CEM readers are also widely used to enable the free flow of passengers through departure and arrival gates without compromising security and creating security airlocks across the RZ ‘Restricted Zone’ line.

Intelligent Card Readers

The CEM range of intelligent card readers offer advanced access control at secure points throughout airports, controlling airside and landside boundaries, gates, Air Traffic Control Towers and associated remote buildings.  

With an internal database, readers can validate cards and store transactions when offline, ensuring zero system downtime and a fully operational airport environment. 

With a keypad feature for additional PIN security and an LCD display, messages such as ‘Access Denied’, ‘Card Expiring’ and ‘Lost/ Stolen Card’ are easily displayed.