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CARD ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS
CARDS - READERS - ACCESSORIES

BRANDS: HID, Indala, Northern Computers, Keyscan, Intelli-M, eIDC,  Rutherford Controls, Immotec, Honeywell Access, Zeit Control, NXP
PRODUCTS: access cards, access control panels, card readers, fingerprint readers, EXIT switches, REX detectors, power supplies, keypads, communication adapters, proximity cards, mag stripe, Wiegand cards, iCLASS, MIFARE, DESFire, 125kHz prox, smart cards, Win Pak ...

START HERE > CONTROL PANELS SELECTION:

Every card access system starts with door control panel. Readers do NOT open the doors, door controller does. Readers are assigned to send card data (serial number) to the control panel for processing. According to pre-programmed rules (time schedules, holidays, access levels, position in the system) and card number door controller shall unlock the door. Decision is made within moment and few seconds later door controller locks door back keeping room or premises safe.

Your needs may be single door or hundreds of doors. Proper card access can satisfy both needs. You can also start with single door or couple of doors and grow bigger as situation demands. Single door controllers are most economical way to control door access because they need minimal infra structure to do it. On other hand single door controllers are most of the time limited to very basic functions, unlock the door. No PC programming, no reports, no shedules, basically no features. Fully featured card access comes with comprehensive software and communication infra structure so programming is changed in seconds and panels updated effortlessly.

1 DOOR CONTROLLERS

CONTROLLER
P/N + DESCRIPTION READERS + CARDS COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE EXPANDABLE BUDGETARY PRICE USD
HID EDGE SOLO controller EDGE SOLO by HID

IP, POE based single door controller, very simple install, simple to program using built-in WEB interface, low price. CLICK HERE...
Made in USA

Reader built-in,
HID prox
IP WEB browser
or dedicated software
Yes 379.00
S-eIDC Ip door controller eIDC by Infinias

Smallest IP based card access controller, easy to install, built-in WEB server, many features click for
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Made in USA
HID prox
HID iCLASS
MIFARE
Ethernet Yes Yes 418.00
Immotec smart card door controller iSAFE by IMMOTEC

Smallest smart card  based card access controller, super easy to install, no communications needed, click for
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Made in Canada
13.56 MHz
MIfare
N/A Yes Yes 368.00

2 DOOR CONTROLLERS

CONTROLLER
P/N + DESCRIPTION READERS + CARDS COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE EXPANDABLE BUDGETARY PRICE USD
Keyscan door controller CA200 by KEYSCAN

Fully featured system, 35000 users, time schedules, expandable in many ways, excellent tech support, KIT AVAILABLE or learn
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Made in Canada
HID prox
HID iCLASS
MIFARE
36 bit format
RS485
Modem (option)
Ethernet (option)
System VII Use any Keyscan
controller
1250.00
NStar by HONEYWELL

Basic control panel, software included

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Made in USA
HID prox
HID iCLASS
MIFARE
34 bit format
RS232
Ethernet (option)
Included Yes, NSEK 1000.00

4 DOOR CONTROLLERS


CONTROLLER
P/N + DESCRIPTION READERS + CARDS COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE EXPANDABLE BUDGETARY PRICE USD
Keyscan door controller CA4000 by KEYSCAN

Fully featured system, mix and match with any other Keyscan controllers, many features, free tech support
KIT AVAILABLE or learn MORE...
Made in Canada
HID prox
HID iCLASS
MIFARE
36 bit format
RS485
Modem (option)
Ethernet (option)
System VII Use any Keyscan
controller
2200.00
NetAXS by HONEYWELL

Fully featured system, smaller and bigger version, WEB server built-in
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Made in USA
HID prox
HID iCLASS
MIFARE
34 bit format
RS485
Ethernet
WinPak2005 Yes 2350.00
N-1000-IV-X by HONEYWELL

Most popular Northern Computers controller, replaces all N-1000-xx panels
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Made in USA
HID prox
HID iCLASS
MIFARE
34 bit format
RS485
Ethernet (option)
WinPak2005 Yes 2800.00

8 DOOR CONTROLLERS


CONTROLLER
P/N + DESCRIPTION READERS + CARDS COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE EXPANDABLE BUDGETARY PRICE USD
Keyscan door controller CA8000 by HONEYWELL

Fully featured system, mix and match with any other Keyscan controllers, many features, free tech support, low per door cost
KIT AVAILABLE or learn MORE...
Made in Canada
HID prox
HID iCLASS
MIFARE
36 bit format
RS485
Modem (option)
Ethernet (option)
System VII Use any Keyscan
controller
3950.00

Few facts are visible from the tables above. It worths repeating how to start building card access system:

If your intention is just simple door control take single door controller, even if there are 2-3 doors to protect
IP, PoE based door controllers allow you to use existing Ethernet (LAN) infra structure and no additional communications wiring
IP based door controllers usually have built-in WEB server that takes care about simple cards and door management
Per door price drops when you use 4 door or 8 door controllers
Usually you can mix and match controllers between same brand. Example, use mix of 2, 4 or 8 door Keyscan controllers
Keyscan has huge advantage over other products, free tech support!
Fully featured card access systems require dedicated software to use full potential of card access management
Card access management software usually has built-in supporting for ID badging
Cards have pre-programmed usually 5 digit serial number that has to be entered into the system in order to activate the card
Most of the cards have also extra 3 digit code programmed called SC (Site Code) or FC (Facility Code)
Using SC/FC you are increasing security of your system and reducing possiblity of duplicating cards, intentional or fraudlent
As soon as you start managing card access system record used card ranges so you don't buy duplicate cards in future
Most of the controllers will take any of the popular HID reader and card families
Don't use bar code, mag stripe and Wiegand card readers and cards. Those technologies are not considered secure
Most secure credentials are HID contactless iCLASS and MIFARE cards
Access cards, keyfobs, printable cards, tags have same kind of chip inside, only physical packaging is different
Keyscan offers 36 bit secure Keyscan formatted cards. Costs more but impossible to duplicate, no duplicate cards orders
Honeywell offers 34 bit formatted cards. Harder to get, a bit less chance of duplicating cards
MIFARE is used in large numbers worldwide, just emerging in North America. Cards are low cost, secure and printable
If original MIFARE serial number is used there is no chance of having duplicate cards, ever!
Immotec's LAGUN and iSAFE use MIFARE cards and tags. No duplicates or clones ever!
If building new system or re-building old one consider HID iCLASS smart cards and readers rather than 125 KHz prox technology
To increase access security to maximum use card/fingeprint readers instead of card readers only
Also for high security applications integrate CCTV into card access. Most of the software packages have that feature built-in
RS485 communications means twisted shielded pair of wire, usually AWG 18 or AWG 20. Max distance is 4000 ft from PC
RS485 allows up to 31 control panels connected in daisy chain configuration spread throughout the building, 4000 ft max distance
All controllers should be equippped with backup battery that powers up the card access system when there is no main power
Backup battery is usually good for 3-8 hours of use
We offer individual parts for card access systems or practical pre-configured kits. They include parts you might forget
You still need door locks and door lock power supplies. Click BUY ACCESSORIES on the bottom of every page

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Why buy from Almex? We are selling card access products for the last 19 years! Experience, knowledge, best brand names combined with good pricing guarantee that you will save money and get best card access products possible. Same day shipping for the most of the HID prox cards, prox key fobs, prox card readers, iCLASS cards, Indala prox cards and Indala proximity readers. Also, best card access constrollers and systems Made in USA and Canada: Keyscan, Intelli-M (eIDC), Northern Computers, Honeywell Access, L1 - Bioscrypt fingerprint, card access management software like Win Pak, Supervisor Plus, System VII more...  
 
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