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Card Readers and Combination Lock Pads

Card readers are used to allow entry through the use of a security badge issued by human resources or the facility's internal security department. Card readers can be found in a variety of businesses and agencies, such as hospitals, banks and retail stores. Additionally, card readers/combination lock pads are used in facilities where controlled access is required to restrict access to the public due to the presence of money, patients, equipment, personnel, confidential documents, etc.

Combination lock pads have the same purpose as card readers. However, ...

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