r/accesscontrol

Hey! I work for a small MSP, and we had the opportunity to install a Command Access MLRJ1-FAL25 motorized retraction mechanism on a pre-existing Falcon 25 series panic bar with an upper vertical rod latch.

We have gone back a few times to address an issue where the panic bar wont reset after the motor retracted it. This panic bar system might be wearing out. Or the motors retraction screw might be too stiff. I have the limiter set to only pull as far as necessary. But the bar still sticks.

Can anyone with experience with these motorized panic bar systems tell me what might be the safest remedy for this situation while maintaining the motorized retraction function?

So about a year and a half ago we had a school spec that above each door (or closest hidden ceiling space to it) they wanted an 8x8x4 enclosure and a DIN rail with 16 connection phoenix contact feed through terminal blocks. Since then we've been specing and installing a 24 connection version on damn near every job. Covers everything in the composite cable, plus extras like IDS, prop alarms, etc.

Most of our installs are new construction so we can get Div 26 to connect any stub outs for door hardware right to the box. As many splice cans as I've installed I can't believe I never thought to just put "patch panel" so to speak on the field end lol.

Anyone else been in a habit of doing the same?

Sorry if this isn’t the right subreddit for this question.

Recently moved into an HOA that has a community pool. Not sure on the system, but has two gates with HID readers. Conduit runs along fence to small pool house where I assume the controller lives. We have a card we can swipe for entry, no problem.

Issue I’m running into is that you also have to swipe to exit. There is no other form of egress on either gate. Would think there would be some form of push bar or button to release the lock but I cannot find a release anywhere. Based on other comments on the HOA Facebook page, it also sounds like the gates are on a schedule and there is no way to exit after hours, which makes me think there’s no other way to exit.

Fence is approximately 6’ tall and the reader is about 5 1/2’ from deck. So reader is out of reach of children, but also inaccessible for those who might be in wheelchairs, etc.

I’m considering bringing this up at the next HOA meeting, as this feels like there is definite life safety concerns involved here. I’m missing specific statutes to site in my argument, but I know they exist. I’ve looked over the community bylaws and covenants and I don’t see any notes on fire marshall giving an exemption to this pool.

Main concern is of course fire or anything else that might cause a need for quick evacuation, but also realize there may be an emergency situation where a child needs to run for help and can’t reach the reader to release the gate.

Am I overreacting, or is this worth addressing?

Sorry for the dumb question. Can you use any OSDP reader who can read mifare and prox to a badge card with mifare/prox tech and C1K format?

What are the things I should consider first before choosing the right card reader?

I will apologize ahead if this is already somewhere in this sub, I will say I did search, but I did not see anything.

I responded to a cell gate that my father-in-law installed years ago because there was no network connection on the W480. The assumption was that the AT&T gateway was fried in a storm recently, and it was. So after installing a new gateway, The W480 was not being recognized by the new gateway. Usually at the gateway I would expect to see at minimum a flashing LED at the port but there was nothing. So I used a LAN tester and the cable was fine, but just in case I made another cable tested it and still nothing. I then attached that new cable to the cameras that share the same gateway and the gateway recognized the cameras. Has anyone ever experienced this before and found a solution?

I FORGOT TO ADD
Oh I did call tech support and we went as far as going into the menu and I was told the w480 was ready to go, but we couldn’t go any further until I had a laptop and could confirm I was getting internet from that router.

I upgrade a Genetec branded LP1501 from 1.31 to 2.0 following the upgrade path. Now the controller has the 2 relay lights stuck on and the diag / power lights etc do nothing.

Is it bricked? Any way to recover?

I was at a customer location adding a door to the S2 system. The maintenance guy asked if I knew anything about lighting controllers. I looked at it, it is the original from the new build 20 + years ago. It has a z-80 processor and a bunch of socketed dip chips. I didn't measure the voltage that was being switched, but the 4 square j-boxes say low volt lighting triggers.

We currently run separate access control and intrusion systems across a warehouse and office campus, and managing multiple systems is becoming a pain.

We have just over 100 doors and around 150 cameras across three buildings, with intrusion covering the perimeter, loading areas and several internal zones. We’re mainly looking to upgrade the software rather than rip out existing hardware, so support for our Mercury boards and current CCTV setup is important.

Ideally, we want one platform with remote admin that brings access control and intrusion together. What are my options?

Hello,

En route to a call and this is the description of the issue.

KEYPAD IS UNRESPONSIVE TO THEIR CODE ENTRY. THE PANEL HAS CRASHED. STAFF HAD TO DISABLE THE ELECTRICAL TO THE PANEL AS IT WOULD NOT STOP SOUNDING. Monitoring company CAN STILL CONNECT BUT IT SIMPLY DISCONNECTS ON ANYTHING THEY DO, UPLOAD OR DOWNLOAD. 

Besides a good old fashioned reboot what else could I try? I have zero programming experience in this so fun will be had.

Working on a problem with existing system. 2 server system, both running archiver role, both archivers are swinging from normal to warning state in SC, the only warning is a port 555 not listening, which i do not believe is the actual problem. The cameras show online the whole time, but can’t seem to show live stream consistently or do playback. It looks like live stream come and go in relation to archiver warning/normal state. Windows logs reveal consistent archiver agent missing errors. And C: drive on main archiver/server show low memory available. I freed up about 50g, and an hour later it was already down 15g of space. My background is in install, not IT. Any thoughts? Seems like the archiver agent is the root of the issue, but not sure how to find the cause of that and fix…. SQL problems? Idk. Thanks for the help.

Hey folks. Has anyone of you encounter the issue with onguard and stid cards and reader where each cards shows different facility code on Onguard? Lenel M2220 with 1320 boards are used and added as weigan prox. How did you resolve it? Thanks in advance.

I know little to nothing about this stuff. I just need someone to point my in the right direction. Currently have kantec and uppers want something else. 1 sliding gate, two barrier arms, probably less than 100 doors.

I'm aware that my post is probably lacking enough details. Please tell me what you like.

Im trying to get door hardware that works with lenel in bulk- what site do yall suggest? Im getting strikes and readers from 123security.com, but any advice would help for things like crash bars. Adding 15 locations to our system and need to do this as cheap as possible

My volunteer firehouse is looking for a very basic keycard access system. Obviously as volunteers we don't necessarily have a lot of money to spend on professional installation. We need a basic system that can do a few things.

1. We need to be able to purchase it without professional credentials/going through a partnered company
2. We would like to have access for 3 exterior doors with the option to upgrade to an additional 3 interior doors depending on access level
3. We would like (but not necessarily need) to be able to set up the cards to apple wallets in case members don't have their card on them.

We don't need multi site support and don't need to integrate it with any other systems. Also don't need any cloud integration. Hoping you guys could help point us in the right direction.

I’m currently experiencing an issue where the client machines cannot connect to the server on WIN-PAK 4.9.5. We have three client machines, and all three are experiencing the same issue (please see the attached image).

Of course, I have already checked the network infrastructure, and I also tested connectivity to ports 5555 and 5556, both of which are reachable without any issues.

Could you please guide me through the necessary troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue?

Thank you in advance for your support.

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I'm working on leaving Gym Master and switching key fob systems. Basically all I need is 24/7 access for up to 300 people who can be individually tracked as being in the building. I do not need to take payments (I really like Square for that), so Gym Master is very overkill for us. But, Gym Master is cheap, so I'm also debating staying with them for the key fob access only aspect, and running the gym dues payments through Square Subscriptions. Thoughts?