Abstract: The invention relates to a security lock control device (1) for an access system (9), which is designed for controlling a security lock, comprising a control panel section (2) via which a user can input a security lock control signal, wherein the control panel section (2) is at least in some areas transparent and/or translucent. The invention further relates to a signaling device by which the control panel section (2) can be backlit with various colours which code the status of the controlled security lock and/or the security lock control device.

Abstract: Access control systems, for example in buildings, have the task of checking the authorization of persons wanting to enter or leave the building or partial areas thereof. The invention relates to a security system (1) for monitoring and/or controlling partial areas in a surveillance area, comprising at least one control device (2) which is designed for the input and/or output of information and/or signals in one of the partial areas, a communication network (3) for establishing communication to the at least one control device (2), wherein the control device (2) has a first Ethernet connection (4) for communicating with the communication network (3) and the control device (2) has a second Ethernet connection (4) for communicating with the communication network (3).