03 / Controlled entry
The right access. For the right people.
Fobs, cards, phones and PINs that you can issue or cancel in seconds, with a record of every door. Plus video intercoms that let you see and let in visitors from anywhere.
What it looks like
What we do
Complete door control, start to finish.
- Walk every door, gate and bay with you, noting who holds keys today
- Design the schedule: which doors are controlled, which groups exist, which hours apply
- Install controllers, readers, locks, exit devices and power supplies
- Control swing doors, gates, overhead doors and turnstiles from one system
- Add video intercoms for visitors without a credential
- Train your administrator and support the system afterward
How we help you
Better than keys in every way.
- Lost fob? Cancel it in seconds. No re-keying the building.
- See who opened which door and when, with exportable records
- Limit each person to the doors and hours they need
- Staff leave? Access ends the moment you remove them.
- Give contractors credentials that expire on a date you choose
- Run every site from one console as you grow
Try it
Who gets in, where and when?
Choose a person to see their access. Then try losing their fob.
| Door | Access | When |
|---|
Keys vs access control
What changes when you stop relying on keys.
| Situation | Mechanical keys | Access control |
|---|---|---|
| Lost or stolen | Re-key locks and reissue keys | Delete one credential; nothing else changes |
| Who opened the door? | No record | Name, door, date and time on record |
| After hours | Works at 3 a.m. like noon | Each person gets only their assigned hours |
| Staff departure | You hope the key comes back | Access ends immediately |
| Contractors and drivers | A key you no longer control | Credentials that expire on their own |
| Multiple sites | Separate keys for each | One console for every door |
Readers and credentials
Pick the right level of security for each door.
Most buildings mix several credential types. One controller can handle them all, so you never pay for the most expensive option on every door.
| Type | Frequency | Credential | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proximity | 125 kHz | Card or fob | General staff doors. Fast and low cost. |
| Encrypted card | 13.56 MHz | Smart card (DESFire) | Sensitive rooms. Card and reader authenticate each other. |
| Long range | 433 MHz | Vehicle transmitter | Gates and overhead doors. Opens from up to 200 ft with longer-range receivers. |
| Mobile | 2.4 GHz | Smartphone | The phone is the credential, issued and cancelled remotely. |
Key fobs
Rugged, inexpensive and easy to replace.
Photo ID cards
Visible identification that doubles as an access card.
Mobile credentials
Issued or removed in minutes from anywhere.
Doors, gates and barriers
If a relay can drive it, the same system can control it.
Magnetic locks and electric strikes
Maglocks for strong, simple holding with fire-alarm release. Strikes that keep your existing handle and key override.
Electrified hardware
Panic bars and mortise locks with electric release for fire-rated openings that must stay code compliant.
Gates and overhead doors
Sliding gate operators and dock doors respond to the same credentials, and every cycle is logged.
Turnstiles
Full-height units make tailgating physically difficult at a yard perimeter or lobby.
Fail-safe or fail-secure
We decide, door by door, what each lock does in a power loss. Escape routes are never trapped, and server rooms and cash offices can stay secured.
Door forced and held open
Know when a door is forced or propped open too long, with alerts to a phone or your alarm panel.
Video intercom and door release
See who is at the door. Open it from anywhere.
Visitors press one button. Your indoor touchscreen and phone ring together, you see and speak to them, and a tap releases the electric strike. The door relocks when it closes.
Akuvox R20A and R20K
Compact aluminium door stations with a card reader. The R20K adds a keypad for personal PIN entry.
Akuvox X910
Single-button station with two cameras: one for the visitor, one for the doorstep and package detection.
Akuvox R29C
A 7-inch touchscreen station with tenant directory and face recognition.
Akuvox X916
A vandal-resistant 13-inch entrance panel for multi-unit buildings.
Akuvox S562 monitor
Slim 7-inch touchscreen, powered over the network cable so no adapter is needed at the wall.
Akuvox X937 monitor
A 15.6-inch screen that shows the door station and up to 25 cameras on one display.
Platforms we install
Established, commercial-grade systems.
Keyscan (dormakaba)
Widely used across Ontario commercial buildings, with deep reporting.
Kantech (Johnson Controls)
Pairs naturally with the alarm equipment we install from the same corporate family.
RBH Access
Designed and supported in Brampton, Ontario. Strong on large door counts and multi-site estates.
CDVI
Encrypted controllers managed from a browser, with no per-seat software licensing.
Cansec
Canadian-made controllers with on-premise and cloud-managed options.
Farpointe Data
One reader family from 125 kHz cards through mobile credentials.
Where it pays off
Built for the way your business actually runs.
| Sector | The problem it solves |
|---|---|
| Trucking and yards | Drivers open the gate from the cab, and each gate cycle is time-stamped. When a driver leaves, the gate closes to them that afternoon. |
| Warehouses | Shipping doors open only to the assigned shift, and losses trace to a door, a time and a person. |
| Manufacturing | Plant floor, tool crib and chemical storage separated from general staff access without adding a single key. |
| Offices | Cleaners and contractors limited to evenings. The front door unlocks and secures itself on schedule. |
| Dealerships | Keys, parts and back lots limited to the staff who need them. |
| Multi-tenant and storage | Each tenant gets their own credential. Access ends with the lease. |
| Daycares and schools | Video intercom entry, controlled doors and a record of who came and went. |
Your questions
Access control FAQ
Do I need to replace my doors or locks?
Usually not. An electric strike fits in the existing frame and keeps your handle and key override. We confirm on the site visit.
Can I run several buildings from one system?
Yes. One console covers every door across every property, with reporting by site, door or person.
What happens in a power outage?
Controllers run on a battery-backed supply, so doors keep working and logging. Each lock is set to fail safe or fail secure depending on the door.
Does the intercom still work if the internet is down?
Calls and door release inside the building work over your local network. Only the phone app needs the internet.
Can I add a second door or gate later?
Yes. New stations and controllers join the same network and the same app.
Can you take over an existing system?
Often. We assess what you have first and tell you honestly whether to keep it, upgrade it or replace it.
Let's protect what you built.
We will walk your doors, design the schedule and give you an itemized written quote naming the platform and hardware.
Request a free assessment(855) 579-6700