Keypads Intercoms Access Control
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Keypads, intercoms and access controllers for gates, doors and multi-tenant entries. This category groups gate keypads, telephone entry and cellular call boxes, smart video intercoms and multi-door controllers. Protec Controls carries Security Brands Ascent and Edge, Linear eMerge and EntryPro, LiftMaster CAPXM and CAPXLV2, DoorKing, Carefree, EMX and Seco-Larm for single homes up to large communities.
Choosing a Gate Keypad, Intercom or Access Controller
Match the System to the Site
- Single home: a wireless or wired keypad, or a residential cellular call box with a keypad.
- Small HOA or office: a cellular or phone line entry system with a resident directory and a few dozen codes.
- Apartments and gated communities: a multi-tenant system with a touchscreen or scrolling directory, plus card or tag readers for residents.
- Multiple doors and gates: a networked controller such as a 2 door or 4 door panel that ties every reader into one user list.
Phone Line, Cellular or Network
Older entry systems need a landline. Many sites no longer have one at the gate, so cellular units with a 4G LTE radio and a data plan are now common. IP and Wi-Fi video intercoms use the site network and let residents answer on a smartphone app. Check signal strength at the gate before choosing cellular; an external antenna kit can help in weak spots.
Cloud Managed or Local
Cloud managed systems let a property manager add or delete codes and cards from a web portal without driving to the site. Local systems are programmed at the keypad or with a PC on site. Cloud systems usually carry a monthly or yearly service fee, so factor that into the cost.
Reader Options
Many controllers accept a Wiegand reader. Pick models with a built in prox reader, or add one from our prox card reader lineup. For a code only entry, browse standalone keypads.
Common Questions
What is a cellular gate call box?
It is an entry intercom with a built in cellular radio. Visitors press a button or enter a code, the unit calls a resident's phone, and the resident presses a digit to open the gate. No landline is needed.
How many users can a gate keypad hold?
It varies by model, from a handful of codes on basic wireless keypads to thousands on commercial units. Check the code capacity against your user count with room to grow.
Can an intercom open a gate and a door?
Yes, if it has two relay outputs or a second door module. Each relay wires to a separate operator or electric lock. See telephone entry and intercoms for more options.
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