The Controller or Access Control Panel is an essential part of the Door Access Control System. The controller is an electronic or computer device that manages one or more door readers.
Select: Pro Controller | Pro-Bio Controller | Enterprise Controller | Reader-Controller
The Pro-Controller is network-attached simple, lower-cost device that includes built-in software. It’s best used in small access control systems.
Pro Bio Controller is used in larger access control systems and supports RFID-proximity and Biometric readers.
The Enterprise controller is best used in larger systems (but is cost-effective in smaller systems as well). It is recommended for applications that require elevator control and integration with IP camera systems. It is an incremental system that supports many types of door readers, including those that use mobile credentials.
The Reader-Controller combines the reader and the controller into one door device. It’s one of the easiest systems to install. This type of reader-controller is best for small to medium size Access Control Systems.
The purpose of the Access Controller is to receive the person’s ID number from the door reader, match the credential to the list of approved users, and then open the electric lock. Access control management software is required to manage all the users, determine who can enter, what door they can use, and when they can enter. To learn more about Controllers, please read our article Access Controller Comparison.
Professional door access controller. The kit includes the Pro-control module, power supply, and metal box. It also provides the vandal-resistant security required for outdoor readers. There is a single door, two-door, and the four-door model. The controller box provides power to the readers and the electric lock. A power adapter is included in the kit.
TVIP-TIRSoft Access Control Management software is required to support these controllers.
Models available:
IPPOEkit: Optional PoE splitter kit is available.
Network-Attached Controller
The Pro-Bio Hub-Controller connects to the network and can be powered over Ethernet (PoE). It is available with built-in access control management software.
The controller supports up to 80 RFID readers.
The controller is available with preloaded access management software. The software includes User Enrollment & Management, Door Control & Monitoring, individual grouping, and easy setup.
The controller is located at each door and connects to the network. It makes it very easy to add just one door and then incrementally add other doors as required. The controllers are powered using PoE, making them very easy to install and expand. Each controller supports a single reader or back-to-back readers. Also available as a two-door system. The diagram below shows an example of the door devices attached to the door access controller.
These controllers are supported by Door Access Control Management software.
The Isonas reader-controllers is an innovative solution that combines the reader and the controller. It makes it very easy to install. It is supported by cloud-based management software and supports proximity readers and simple smartphone credentials.
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New door access controllers are more sophisticated and are modular controllers that can be located near the doors they control. They attach to the network and include general-purpose computers that add much more functionality to the access system. Some of these controllers are powered using PoE. They support one, two, or four-door readers, and several controllers can be distributed around the organization, making installation easier.
The article Access Controller Comparison compares the different types of access controllers or control panels.
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