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Access Control Products

This page shows some of the access control products we carry.

Most traditional access control systems involve at least 4 pieces:

See also: Securitron Full Brochure (PDF)

Locks

The lock is what holds the door shut. (Duh!) For a door to work with any kind of access control system, the door must be "unlockable" automatically, usually by applying or removing a voltage from a wire. Obviously, any other manual lock on the door must be defeated, either temporarily or permanently, for the automatic lock to work. This means the the sole mechanism holding the door shut is the automatic lock and its wiring. Two common forms of electric locks are "strike plates" which swing open or push back the latch, allowing it to escape when activated. And maglocks that hold the door closed through magnetism.

Electric Strike Plate


UnLatch
Electric Strike
  • Morotized Electrionic Strike
  • Fully concealed finished appearance
  • Fits any standard ANSI 4 7/8" cutout
  • No alteration of jamb required
  • Operates even when door is pre-loaded
  • Features form "C" latch status monitor
  • 2 year warranty
  • Diagrams of how the UnLatch works
  • Fail secure -- when power fails, the door remains secure
  • Lock operates normally -- door handle and door-lock operate normally
  • Continuous operation OK -- hold door unlocked for extended periods
  • 12VDC 1A inrush, 300mA motor moving, 40mA idle
  • Full unlock cycle: 1/3 sec.
  • UnLatch Brochure (PDF)
The UnLatch is a unique automatic door strike. Other door strikes work by releasing a "gate" that allows the latch (the part that sticks out of the door) to escape from the strike-plate. This requires extensive modifications of the doorjam so that the extended latch can travel through the jam on its outward swing. The UnLatch works of the simple premise of pushing the latch back into the door so the door can be pulled open. The clever thing about the UnLatch is how it works with latches that have a deadlatch pin (the small half-moon pin that extends with the latch on some locks.) The deadlatch pin makes it difficult to "jimmy" the door when locked. The UnLatch holds the deadlatch pin in its normal position until activated so that the door remains as secure as ever.
SE-UNL12
UnLatch Electric Strike 12VDC
Fits ANSI 8.875 inch cutout .
Form "C" lock status monitor.		 For ordering information, please see this item on our current website.  

Maglock

While it may seem strange to have only an electromagnet securing your door, it's done all the time. These devices are amazingly strong; the handle will pull off the door long before these guys let go! They are easy to install, wire and control. Designed mostly for "commercial" installations as they are visible when installed.


Maglock
Model 62
  • 1200 Lbs electromagnetic holding power
  • Attractive vandal and weather resistant stainless steel case
  • Ideal for all kinds of doors and gates, even if they are warped, out of alignment, or subject to extreme outdoor elements and use
  • Maintenance free, no moving parts. Should last as long as the door it is securing
  • UL recognized and listed for use on fire rated and non fire rated emergency exit doors. Provides security and life safety in one product.
  • Instantaneous unlocking with no residual magnetism. Compatible with all sensitive electronic systems.
  • Simple installation. Rugged machine screw mounting. No mortising or door modifications.
  • Fail-safe power design -- however, a small battery will run the Magnalock for hours.
  • Magnet face and strike plate plated for corrosion resistance.
  • Five year no-strings warranty.
  • Low power consumption: 250mA @ 12VDC.
This version works well when mounted on the inside of outward swinging doors.
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Magnetic Lock,1200lbs,12volt		 For ordering information, please see this item on our current website.  


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Power Supply

The power supply in an access control system usually doesn't have to bee very big, but it should have two critical characteristics: Bullet-proof reliability and battery backup.

It should be very reliable because, if the door-locks are fail-safe and the power supply fails...your doors are unlocked! If the door locks are fail-secure and the power supply fails, the doors cannot be opened! It's for this same reason that the power supply should be battery backed. You want things to keep working normally, even during a power failure. We use a standard security system battery to back up the power supply. Note that the "power supply" is actually a nice metal enclosure that comes with a power supply designed to provide power as well as keep a battery charged, it has space to house the battery, and a terminal strip where you can make all the interconections between the entry/exit controllers, door-locks, and power supply.

The picture below is the power supply that operates our back door access. Note the small relay (middle right). This relay allows the Panasonic phone system to unlock the back door. When someone presses the button on the doorphone, we can press "5" to unlock the door. The phone system provides a contact closure to unlock the door. Since we use a maglock, we need to open contacts to unlock the door. I wired in a 12VDC DPDT relay to convert the closure to an opening. For a full picture of the power supply as mounted on our "low-voltage panel", click here.

See also the Securitron Power Supply Brochure (PDF)


BPS121
Access Control Power Supply
Battery Sold Separately
  • 12 Volt filtered & regulated DC power supply
  • Battery charging circuit standard (20 A.H. rate)
  • All units UL listed as part of Securitron locking system
  • Completely assembled and documented -- not a kit
  • Heavy hinged utility box with knockouts -- plenty of room inside for wiring, battery, and relay/timer boards
  • High-visibility external LED power indicator
  • Output protection circuit breaker standard
  • Fire alarm interface terminals
  • 1 Amp continuous
  • Two year warranty
SE-BPS121
12VDC/1A Power Supply		 For ordering information, please see this item on our current website.  
EL-1280
Battery, Rechargeable
12V, 8Ah		 For ordering information, please see this item on our current website.  


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Request To Exit Devices

A "Request To Exit Device" is something you use to unlock the door when you are exiting the secure area. You may not even need a request to exit device if you are using a door-strike and the inside doorknob still works even when the door is locked. You should always have some sort of obvious request to exit device when using a maglock. It is a code requirement in all commercial buildings as well as just common sense in private structures that you be able to get out in an emergency! Now, leaving may trigger an alarm or something, but that's the security system's job. (Most request to exit devices will give you a contact closure to connect to the security system, or you can just use a reed-switch on the door.) If the door is alarmed, put up a large "EMERGENCY EXIT ONLY / ALARM WILL SOUND" sign.

See our back door, maglock, touch to exit button, and security system reed-switch. Click here. Note the small manual deadbolts. If power is off for an extended period (days) and the battery is running down, we want a way to physically lock the back door.


SP1
Touch To Exit Plate
  • Metal touch sensitive "wallplate"
  • No moving parts -- reliability outperforms any mechanical unit
  • Field adjustable to sense through clothing or gloves
  • DPDT contacts -- release maglock or engage door-strike plus notify security system
  • Operates on 12 or 24 volts, AC or DC
  • 5 x 7" wall-mount box
  • Built-in timer opens or closes contacts for up to 25 seconds
  • Three part decal
  • Status indicator LED lights while door is unlocked
  • Five year warranty
SE-SP1
Touch To Exit Plate		 For ordering information, please see this item on our current website.  


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Entry Devices

Entry devices allow authorized users to unlock the door and enter. A common entry device is the keyfob. Give each user a high-security keyfob radio transmitter.

Another popular entry device is the keypad. This keypad can be programmed with a different 2 to 7 digit code for each authorized user. This is important when a user is no longer authorized; you can just delete that code from the system.


DK26SS
Keypad Entry System
  • Weatherproof, vandal proof keypad.
  • Keypad separate from CPU for higher security.
  • Rugged cast stainless steel keypad fits narrow stile frames. Standard and tamper proof screws are provided. Ideal for high traffic installations.
  • Up to 59 entry codes.
  • Operates on 12 or 24 volts, AC or DC. Operates any electric lock or gate. (5 amp max.) Lock release adjustable from 1 to 99 seconds or in toggle (on/off) mode. Exit request input (REX) standard.
  • Keypad includes signaling LEDs and audible output. May be modified for quiet operation or specialized applications.
  • True 10 digit code operation. Millions of code possibilities.
  • Built-in doorbell and alarm functions.
  • Non-Volatile EEPROM programming and user code memory.
  • Optional upgrade expansion board provides another 60 user codes, an extra programmable relay, serial printer output capability plus an on-board real-time calendar and clock.
  • Also available heavy duty spy shield prevents visual code theft.
  • Two year warranty
Securitron's DK26SS is a digital keypad system designed for medium/high security control of electric locks. It consists of two components: the keypad and the CPU board connected by a 16 ft cable. This allows the CPU to be mounted within the protected area for higher security. Tampering with or even destroying the keypad will not release the door. The rugged stainless steel keypad may be mounted outdoors in any environment as it is fully weatherproof. The keypad features true 10 digit operation (keys are not paired), three LED's and a beeper.
SE-DK26SS
Digital Keypad and Controller		 For ordering information, please see this item on our current website.  


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