Blackpool Victoria Hospital, pictured, has had an upgrade of its access control infrastructure. One of the largest and busiest hospitals in the region, it’s providing healthcare services to thousands of patients a year. A security technology works programme integrated PAC Access Central with multiple PC workstations for administration across the hospital’s network.
To safeguard critical areas, Comelit-PAC’s 500 series controllers were used. This includes the 511, 512 model door controllers linked into the 500 Access and Alarm servers on site, offering a mix of ethernet and RS485 connection.
Martyn McKechnie, Head of Digital Identity at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, said: “As a busy hospital with multiple departments and critical areas, we required an access control system that could integrate seamlessly while offering high levels of security and administrative control. PAC Access Central provides the scalability and reliability we need to manage hospital-wide access efficiently. The ability to oversee all access points from multiple PC workstations ensures our Digital Identity and Security teams can respond quickly to any situation.”
The installation has server-based architecture, providing failsafe redundancy. Jason Sullivan, PAC / GDX Strategic Development Manager at Comelit-PAC, added: “We worked closely with Blackpool Victoria Hospital right from the initial specification stage to deliver a solution to balance security with ease of management. PAC Access Central presents a future-proof system that allows the hospital to maintain strict access control while adapting to evolving needs. By adopting this advanced security infrastructure, Blackpool Victoria Hospital continues its commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, leveraging Comelit-PAC’s expertise in access control technology.”
