Access Control Systems

Credential Readers, Keypads, and Access Hubs for Secure Entry

Access control systems manage who enters a building, when they enter, and where they go using credential readers, keypads, request-to-exit devices, and centralized access hubs. The lineup from Rosslare, Seco-Larm, Akuvox, and Ubiquiti spans standalone single-door setups to IP-networked multi-door platforms with audit logging and remote management, all part of the security and surveillance catalog.

Access Control Systems for Every Environment

• Single-door offices — standalone keypads and card readers providing PIN or credential-based entry for a single entrance without network infrastructure
• Multi-door commercial buildings — IP-based access hubs managing dozens of doors with centralized scheduling, audit logging, and remote lockdown
• Parking garages and gates — RF transmitters and photobeam sensors providing drive-up access and vehicle detection for barrier and gate systems
• High-traffic lobbies and ADA entries — wave-to-open sensors and request-to-exit devices providing touchless, code-compliant egress from the secure side
• Phased upgrades from legacy systems — dual-frequency readers accepting both 125 kHz prox cards and modern NFC/mobile credentials during transition periods

Choosing the Right Access Control System

The right configuration depends on door count, credential type, and integration requirements. Standalone keypads and single-door readers work well for one to three doors where simplicity matters. IP-based platforms like Ubiquiti's UniFi Access provide centralized control through a web dashboard with scheduled access policies, audit trails, and remote lockdown for larger deployments. Rosslare readers deliver Wiegand output for compatibility with third-party panels, while Seco-Larm keypads and request-to-exit hardware handle standalone entry points and supporting hardware across the access control signal chain.

Credential Types and Compatibility

125 kHz proximity cards and key fobs remain the most cost-effective option and are universally compatible with third-party panels. 13.56 MHz NFC and mobile-wallet credentials eliminate physical card costs entirely and offer stronger encryption. Dual-frequency readers accept both legacy prox and modern NFC credentials, making them ideal for phased upgrades where not all users transition to new credentials at once. Ubiquiti's G2 and G3 Reader Pro add cloud-managed NFC and Bluetooth through the UniFi Access ecosystem.

Complete Your Access Control Installation

• Door Hardware and Exit Devices — electric strikes, magnetic locks, and armored door cords that complete the door side of access control
• Intercoms and Door Entry — audio and video intercom systems for visitor verification before granting access
• Security Cameras — IP cameras positioned at entry points to visually verify credentials and log entry events
• Ethernet Switches — PoE switches powering IP-based readers and access hubs over ethernet