Comelit-PAC has recently completed the implementation of an advanced hospital access control system at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, a major healthcare facility in Northwest England. The solution was designed to ensure maximum safety, efficiency, and centralized access management—protecting healthcare staff, patients, and visitors.
Comelit-PAC Access Control systems for hospital safety
Blackpool Victoria Hospital was seeking a scalable and integrable access control system that could meet the highest standards of healthcare security.
Comelit-PAC responded with a technologically advanced infrastructure powered by PAC Access Central software, enabling centralized access point management from multiple workstations. The system seamlessly integrates with the hospital’s existing security infrastructure.
Access Central is intuitive, flexible, and scalable. Its user-friendly interface simplifies configuration and monitoring, allowing hospital security staff to manage alarms, events, and real-time reports efficiently.
With its compatibility with video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and BMS systems, PAC Access Central delivers a unified healthcare security solution.
Comelit-PAC technology for complex hospital access control
To secure sensitive hospital areas, Comelit-PAC installed control units from the 511 and 512 series, integrated with the existing Access Central servers.
These units support both Ethernet and RS485 connectivity, ensuring flexibility and continuous operation.
The control units are connected to locks and readers, supporting advanced features such as door unlocking, alarm management, and real-time event transmission to PAC Access Central. The system sends automated alerts in case of faults or anomalies, enabling continuous and proactive monitoring.
Server-based architecture for advanced healthcare security
A key feature of this project is its server-based architecture, ensuring high-level security and redundancy in the event of system failures. This configuration provides Blackpool Victoria Hospital with a scalable access control system ready to evolve with future technological and organizational changes in the healthcare sector.
Client testimonial:
“Managing a hospital with numerous departments and critical areas required an access control system that offered full integration along with high levels of security and control. PAC Access Central gives us the scalability and reliability we need for effective management. Being able to monitor access points from multiple stations allows our team to respond quickly to any situation.”
Martyn McKechnie, Digital Identity Manager, Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Expert insight from Comelit-PAC:
“We worked closely with the Blackpool Victoria Hospital team from the design phase to deliver a solution that combines security with ease of use and management. PAC Access Central is a modular system, built to adapt to future client needs. This infrastructure reflects the hospital’s commitment to creating a safer and more controlled environment.”
Jason Sullivan, Strategic Development Manager PAC/GDX, Comelit-PAC
Professional Access Control solutions for hospital environments
Comelit-PAC, a trusted market leader for over 60 years, continues to innovate with retro-compatible solutions that meet the highest healthcare security standards.
Our offer includes control units, readers, ID devices, and software solutions that simplify installation, management, and maintenance, integrating seamlessly with intercoms, video intercoms, CCTV, intrusion detection, fire alarms, and BMS systems.