2025.09.17

South Africa University Access Control

Application Scenario

A university in South Africa required a reliable and secure access control solution to manage the daily flow of thousands of students, staff, and visitors. The primary goals were to enhance campus security, prevent unauthorized entry, and ensure that only registered students and employees could access restricted areas.

Solution

CHIYU provided a comprehensive solution combining biometric devices and card readers:

  • Biosense-III-T PRO Fingerprint Terminal installed at the main entrances, providing high accuracy biometric verification for students and staff.
  • TWR-M5 Turnstile Readers integrated with the university’s turnstile gates, allowing smooth and fast throughput during peak entry and exit hours.
  • All students are required to present their school ID cards for verification at the turnstiles before entering the campus.

The solution was centrally managed through the CHIYU SOMAC platform, which provides real-time monitoring, event logs, and reporting. This ensures administrators can track attendance, verify identity, and respond quickly to any security alerts.

Benefits

  • High-level security: Biometric verification plus student ID cards prevent identity fraud and unauthorized access.
  • Efficient management: SOMAC platform offers centralized control of all devices, reducing IT and administrative workload.
  • Scalability: Easily expandable to additional gates, dormitories, and classrooms as campus needs grow.
  • Improved student experience: Quick and seamless entry through biometric authentication and ID card usage, even during busy times.

By adopting CHIYU’s access control system, the university significantly strengthened campus security while improving operational efficiency and ensuring a safer learning environment for students and staff.