Project Overview
Professional Systems Engineering provided security consulting, design, and engineering services for East Coast ports for biometric-all-weather access control project. The project’s goal was to enhance security at marine terminal locations by the implementation of an enterprise-wide access control system that will utilize the biometric data on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) cards issued to staff with access to secure areas.
The project included securing vehicle gates, pedestrian turnstiles, guard booths, and buildings at more than 100 terminal locations. PSE’s design utilized the existing fiber optic network infrastructure, and modified existing gates and doors as necessary to implement the access control solution. PSE provided enhanced bid documents that included single line diagrams, point to point wiring diagrams, equipment mounting details, and equipment enclosure layouts. Also provided were specifications and cost estimate.
Services Provided
- Fiber optic transceivers
- Ethernet switches
- Patch panels
- Enclosures
- TWIC access cards
- Biometric card readers
- System controllers
- Reader interface board
- Power supplies
- Electric strike locks
- Electromagnetic locks
- Door position switches
- Request to exit devices
- Safety infrared beams
- Gate safety edges
- Safety edge transmitters
- Gate position switches
- Safety strobe lights
East Coast, U.S.
