Powell Tronics enhances PT-Guest

June 2019 Products & Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management

Powell Tronics’ PT-Guest 2019 model brings a number of enhancements that increase user-friendliness and overall functionality on both the web application and the scanner option.

Web enhancements include the ability to add customised messages for SMS short code reply to residents. Powell Tronics has added a mobile-friendly website for residents using PT-Guest on a mobile web browser, thereby improving the user experience. The added iOS and Android native apps, which are available on respective app stores, provide for PAC requests, visitor transaction push notifications and historical visitor transactions. The reports clearly indicate iOS and Android PAC requests and notifications.

Providing security and estate management with a heads-up on expected visitors on a resident page allows for more careful planning and administration of visitors. The new version also includes a visitor limit per resident for a day, week or month.

A new exception report has been added that reports on visitor limit violation, expired driver and vehicle licences, failed user login, blacklisted and suspended resident login. Users can now log in with either an email address or mobile number. The exception sheet for the scanners allows for quick access to emergency services such as ambulances and police.

The new version allows for further scanners to be supported by PT-Guest, providing more flexibility in both choice and pricing options for users. The security officer can now also call the resident from the scanner, thereby obviating the need for a separate phone. Pedestrian visitor management is simple, with the functionality for decoding the new South African ID card.

The scanner will display expired vehicle and driver’s licences, thereby enforcing strict licence checks. The number of passengers per vehicle is also indicated in all instances. Scanners using PT-Guest will have the ability to differentiate between contractors and deliveries, with separate timeout rules. The new version allows the PAC to be SMSed directly to the visitor, eliminating the need for a mobile printer and consumables onsite.

For more information contact Powell Tronics, 0861 784 357, [email protected], www.p-tron.com





Share this article:
Share via emailShare via LinkedInPrint this page



Further reading:

Advanced surveillance storage from ASBIS
Infrastructure Surveillance Products & Solutions
From a video storage solutions perspective, SkyHawk drives, designed for DVRs and NVRs, offer high capacity, optimised firmware, and a reliability workload rating of hundreds of terabytes per year.

Read more...
Mobotix announces the MOBOTIX ONE
ProDiS Products & Solutions
The new MOBOTIX ONE camera platform integrates security, robustness, intelligence, and system openness. The camera delivers 4K UHD resolution at 30 frames per second, ensuring high-quality video capture.

Read more...
Dahua Summit 2025
Dahua Technology South Africa Technews Publishing SMART Security Solutions Products & Solutions
Dahua Technology South Africa held its annual summit in Johannesburg in early April. The summit focused on highlighting the company’s range of new products and solutions and recognising its regional partners.

Read more...
Navigating the complexities of privileged access management
Editor's Choice Access Control & Identity Management
Privileged Access Management and Identity Access Management are critical pillars of modern cybersecurity, designed to secure access to sensitive resources, enforce principles like least privilege, and implement just-in-time access controls.

Read more...
Enhancing safety in battery energy storage systems
Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression Products & Solutions Fire & Safety
The calibration-free Combustible Gas & VOC Sensor by Technoswitch can be configured to detect various flammable gases, including electrolyte vapours (VOC) and hydrogen, and is an indispensable tool for ensuring the safety of Li-ion battery storage systems.

Read more...
ESPRIT intelligent fire panel range
Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression Products & Solutions Fire & Safety
Technoswitch recently added the EN54-approved ESPRIT intelligent control panel range to its product portfolio to complement the existing TC5000 intelligent control panel range, aimed at small and medium sites that require a cost-effective, networkable fire alarm system.

Read more...
Paxton opens second experience centre
Paxton News & Events Access Control & Identity Management
Security technology manufacturer, Paxton, has opened a new experience centre in Cape Town on 12 February in partnership with its exclusive distributors, Reditron and Regal Security.

Read more...
DoorBell with built-in AI
Ajax Systems Access Control & Identity Management Products & Solutions Smart Home Automation
Ajax Systems has announced the release of Ajax DoorBell, which features built-in AI, an IR sensor, and app control, seamlessly integrating into the Ajax ecosystem to ensure efficiency and security confidence.

Read more...
Gallagher Security expands Digital Badge Programme
News & Events Access Control & Identity Management Training & Education
Following a successful launch and roll out across Australia and Papua New Guinea in 2023, Gallagher announced its Digital Badge programme is now available to channel partners and end users across the rest of APAC IMEA.

Read more...
Integrated Control Technology and Ingram Micro sign distribution agreement
News & Events Access Control & Identity Management
Integrated Control Technology, a global manufacturer of intelligent electronic access control and security solutions, announced it has extended its presence in the Middle East and Africa region by entering a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro.

Read more...