Keypad Access Control System

If  you  do  not  need to check the record of  an  entire building or floor to be access controlled, you can benefit greatly from a standalone or keypad access control system.These systems can be installed on a single door and do not necessarily have to be hooked up to a larger system.They are preferable for low to medium security  requirements, and  the systems themselves  can  often  be  customized  to  fit  the  needs  of  the  business  or  resident. There  are  essentially  two types of standalone systems.

Compact Keypad Access Systems

This is a standalone access control system that has all of the electronics for the system in the keypad. They  are a very popular type of access control key system, as they allow the user to set the code (and reset the code as needed). Because  all  of  the electronics are stored in the keypad itself, it is not recommend for high security situations.

With a keypad compact system, a  person can  only gain access to the controlled area if 
they knows the pin or code. How long this pin is will depend on the manufacturer and on the user himself, as some may prefer short pins to shorten the time it takes to access a room, while others may want very long pins, to make the room more secure.

Some  of  these  systems can  also be accessed through the use of a token and a token reader. If the token is keyed to the right frequency, when it is presented to the reader, it 
will open the door. These tokens usually look like small, black key chains.

The most common uses for a compact system include small businesses, residential buildings, storage units, and low-risk doors.

Non-Compact Keypad Access Systems

The second type of standalone system is not compact. In these systems, the electronics for the system are not stored in the housing of the keypad or token reader, making  them  better  for  high-security  doors. Many  businesses  will  use  them for external points of access, because they are harder to hack. Many of these systems will allow the user to have different codes for different people or up to 10,000 different tokens, so it’s easy to see who’s coming and going.


The most common uses for this kind of system is schools, high-risk doors, high-security park lots, and apartment complexes.

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