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The LHC complex is divided into a number of zones with different levels of access controls. Inside the interlocked areas, the personnel protection is ensured by the LHC Access System. This system is made of two parts: the LHC Access Safety System and the LHC Access Control System. During machine operation, the LHC Access Safety System ensures the collective protection of the personnel against the hazards arising from the operation of the accelerator. By interlocking the LHC key safety elements, it will permit access to authorised personnel in the underground premises during the accelerator shutdowns and will deny access during accelerator operation. On the other hand, the LHC Access Control System, regulates the access to the accelerator and the numerous support systems. It allows a remote, local or automatic operation of the access control equipment that verifies the users? authorization, identifies them, locks and unlocks access control equipment and restricts the number of users working simultaneously in the interlocked areas. This paper introduces the main functions, architecture, technologies and methodology used to realise the LHC Access system.
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