Access Control Card Reader

[Luvien]

Hello,

Anyone has any experience with the Access Control Card Reader? It seems to be a nice feature for my front door, but I would need more information on the installation.

I know I will need Access Control Card Pack of 10 and a 12 VDC Electric Door Strike.

Questions :

1-How can I lock or unlock the door front inside the house? Do I absosutly need another reader inside? if it's true, this is not really useful. I don't want to look for my key when I'm inside.

2-I can't really figure how an electric door strike is working. I know it's installed on the frame. I guess I need a deadbolt on the door. How is it going to lock the door.

I'm confused ray:

Thanks a lot,

LJ

 

[edselrt]

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1-How can I lock or unlock the door front inside the house? Do I absosutly need another reader inside? if it's true, this is not really useful. I don't want to look for my key when I'm inside.

you will need to replace your door knob with a classroom type lock. You don't need another reader inside. you can always go out by turning the knob. Just remember to bring your key or card when going out because this lock is always locked from outside
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2-I can't really figure how an electric door strike is working. I know it's installed on the frame. I guess I need a deadbolt on the door. How is it going to lock the door.

Door strike is use to hold the latch (door knob) not the deadbolt. You still need to use your regular key to unlock the deadbolt.





edsel

 

[Rupp]

If we want to automate your door locks you should check out the new Schlage dead bolt lock and handle locks. I use HomeSeer to check the status of my doors at night and announce over the whole house audio if my doors are not locked. Using HomeSeer the locks report which user entered via their key code. This allows for an infinite number of automation routines to take place depending on who last entered. It's an excellent way to track my 2 teenagers ray: These are really hot over at the HomeSeer message board and have come in and out of stock several times in the last couple of weeks. They are available here:
http://store.homeseer.com/store/Schlage-LiNK-C183.aspx

 

[Luvien]

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1-How can I lock or unlock the door front inside the house? Do I absosutly need another reader inside? if it's true, this is not really useful. I don't want to look for my key when I'm inside.

you will need to replace your door knob with a classroom type lock. You don't need another reader inside. you can always go out by turning the knob. Just remember to bring your key or card when going out because this lock is always locked from outside
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2-I can't really figure how an electric door strike is working. I know it's installed on the frame. I guess I need a deadbolt on the door. How is it going to lock the door.

Door strike is use to hold the latch (door knob) not the deadbolt. You still need to use your regular key to unlock the deadbolt.





edsel

Thanks a lot for your answer. I was planning to use a Weiser handleset, with a deadbolt and a knob inside. I guess it will work? Like you said, I will have to use to use my key is I want to use the deadbolt.

I'm looking for suggestion for a electric door strike for a front door. I checked http://www.hesinnovations.com/en/site/hesinnovations/ but there is so many models! ray:

Thanks,

LJ

 

[edselrt]

I'm looking for suggestion for a electric door strike for a front door. I checked http://www.hesinnovations.com/en/site/hesinnovations/ but there is so many models! B)

Thanks,

LJ
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HES is a good brand. check also RCI (rutherford controls)

Edsel

 

[gatchel]

HES or RCI would be a good option for residential use, you could probably go with a 5000 series HES or something similar. I would like to say that there are better options like Folger Adams or Von Duprin. They are more for commercial use. You just have to decide how much hacking into your door frame you want to do. HES and RCI will keep the hacking to a minimum. Make sure you get a strike that has an adjustable keeper if you can. This will allow you to fine tune your door pressure to avoid the push-before-pull to open when the strike is activated. Depending on your weather stripping you might have to do this anyway to keep a good seal.

If it were me I would core the door, use an electric hinge and use an electrified lever set if one exists that has a "not so commercial" look. More pricey but no strike hassles. They could also be replaced without much if any visible damage should you decide to move.

As far as Maglocks go, I can't stand them in a commercial environment and could never see using one in my home. To each their own on that one.


Edit: Make sure you measure and eye up the strike location several times. You only really get one chance to make it right. Make sure the keeper allows the latch to drop in and not the deadlatch. This will keep the ability to credit card in to a minimum.