Access Control Accessories
Access control accessories are the parts that complete a controlled door around the reader and the lock: exit buttons and emergency door releases, maglock brackets and armature housings, cards and keyfobs, back boxes, rain shields and enclosures. Brands here include Hikvision, RGL, ESP Aperta, CDVI, Comelit PAC, Kantech and Vanderbilt, with strike locks, relays, timers and routers for linking a system together.
125 kHz Proximity Clamshell Cards, 10 Pack, White ABS/PC, EM10C4 ACTPROX_HS-B
Durable Access£ 26 23RRP: £28.18Fast delivery Mon, 28 Sep2-Module Flush Mount Accessory, Stainless Steel Cover, DS-KD-ACF2/S
Dual-ModuleFast delivery Mon, 28 SepAB600ZL-DC Architectural Z & L Bracket for RGL ML600, Anodised Aluminium
Adjustable Fit£ 27 44RRP: £29.48- £ 96 74
- £ 964 92
Adjustable Z & L Bracket for 1200 lb Maglock, Anodised Aluminium BKEX1200ZL
Extra 20mm Reach£ 29 04RRP: £31.20Fast delivery Mon, 28 SepAdjustable Z & L Bracket for RGL ML600 Maglocks, Anodised Aluminium, ~18 mm Adjustment, BK600ZL
300 kg Force£ 15 97RRP: £17.16Fast delivery Mon, 28 SepAperta EVEBGEXT2KEY Callpoint DPDT IP67 Green Keys, Pack of 10
£ 4 672 Years WarrantyFast delivery Mon, 28 SepArmature Housing for RGL ML600 Maglock, Aluminium, Fire-rated 30/60/90/120 min, 192x45x13mm AH600
Fire Rated£ 11 62RRP: £12.48Armoured Door Loop, 600 mm, 9 mm ID, Vandal-Resistant GF60
Armoured£ 38 33RRP: £41.18Fast delivery Mon, 28 Sep
Choosing Access Control Accessories
Work round the door: how people leave, how the lock is mounted, what they carry and how the hardware is protected.
Exit buttons and emergency release
An exit button signals the controller to release the lock from the inside. The ESP EVEXITM and EVEXITMIP55 are mushroom push-to-exit buttons, the latter rated IP55, the ESP EVEXITC and RGL EBNT-TF-1 are touch-free, and the RGL EBLPP04 is a large DDA push plate. A green emergency door release, such as the Aperta EVEBGEXT2 break glass, releases the door in an emergency, and the RGL DU-GB/PTE combines a press-to-exit button with a resettable release.
Maglock brackets and housings
A Z and L bracket set lets a surface maglock be fitted to an inward-opening door. Brackets are matched to the lock: the CDVI 300-ZLAC suits CDVI 300 kg and 400 kg surface maglocks, the RGL BK600ZL the ML600, the RGL BKEX1200ZL 1200 lb external maglocks, and the Hikvision DS-K4H250-LZ 300kg-series locks. The RGL AH600 armature housing holds the plate without drilling through the door.
| Job | Examples | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leave the room | ESP EVEXITM, RGL EBNT-TF-1 | Push or touch-free button |
| Emergency release | Aperta EVEBGEXT2, RGL DU-SS/PTE | Break glass or resettable release |
| Mount a maglock | CDVI 300-ZLAC, RGL BK600-D-ZL | Z and L brackets |
| Credentials | CDVI KTAG, Hikvision DS-K7M106-D0E | 125 kHz or 13.56 MHz |
| Protect a terminal | Hikvision DS-KAB671-S, DS-KAB34X-S1 | Rain shield |
| Mount a button | RGL PBB05/BK, SSBB02 | Surface back box for 85×85mm plates |
Shields, enclosures and system parts
Hikvision rain shields such as the DS-KAB671-S and DS-KAB805-S1 protect access terminals outdoors, and the DS-KABD8003-RS1/S and DS-KABV8113-RS/SURFACE shelter door stations. At the controller end, the Acre ACCESS-UL-PSU6-ENC houses up to 12 small or 6 mid-sized door controllers with power, and CDVI VHLR relays and VHLD delay modules interface locks and exit buttons.
Brands we stock in access control accessories
Hikvision, RGL Electronics, ESP, CDVI, Comelit PAC, Kantech, Honeywell Commercial Security, Adams Rite by ASSA ABLOY, Vanderbilt, Videx, Acre, Paxton Access, TDSi, ACTpro, Abloy, Axis Communications, Dantech Electronic Engineering, Fermax, STP and dormakaba. Hikvision supplies the most, largely shields, brackets and cards for its own terminals and door stations.
Related categories
Readers and keypads are in keypads and readers and complete systems in access control systems; for the locks themselves see maglocks. Pair a door with CCTV cameras and an NVR, and see our Help & Support guides for wiring advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is a request-to-exit button?
A button on the secure side of a door that tells the access controller to release the lock, so people can leave without a credential. There are push buttons such as the ESP EVEXITM mushroom button, touch-free sensors such as the RGL EBNT-TF-1 and ESP EVEXITC, and large DDA push plates such as the RGL EBLPP04 for people who find a small button hard to press.
What is the difference between an exit button and an emergency door release?
An exit button asks the controller to open the door, while an emergency door release breaks the lock circuit itself, so the door can open even if the controller does not respond. The Aperta EVEBGEXT2 is an IP67 green break glass call point, and the RGL DU-SS/PTE and DU-GB/PTE combine a press-to-exit button with a resettable emergency door release in one unit.
Why does a maglock need a Z and L bracket?
On an inward-opening door the maglock and armature cannot meet face to face on the frame, so a Z and L bracket set brings them together. Match the bracket to the lock: the RGL AB600ZL-DC and BK600ZL suit single ML600 maglocks, the BK600-D-ZL the double ML600-D, the CDVI 500-ZL 500 kg maglocks, and the Aperta A1ML250ZL is a spare for the A1ML250.
Which cards and fobs work with a given reader?
The ones on the same frequency and technology as the reader. 125 kHz readers take proximity fobs and cards such as the CDVI KTAG and Vanderbilt EM10T3, while 13.56 MHz MIFARE readers take credentials such as the Hikvision DS-K7M102-M and DS-PT-M1 fobs, and DESFire EV2 readers the Hikvision DS-K7M106-D0E card. The CDVI S280-MI carries both technologies for mixed sites.
Can an access control terminal be mounted outdoors?
Yes, usually with a rain shield over it. Hikvision makes shields for its terminals, such as the DS-KAB671-S for DS-K1T671 face terminals, the DS-KAB34X-S1 for DS-K1T341A/C and DS-K1T342 terminals and the DS-KAB805-S1 for the DS-K1T805, and for door stations, such as the DS-KABD8003-RS1/S and DS-KABV8113-RS/SURFACE. Check the IP rating of the device itself as well.
What back box does an exit button need?
A surface back box sized for the button plate, where the wall cannot be chased. RGL PBB02 boxes are 28mm deep and PBB05 boxes 40mm, for 85×85mm stainless plates, the shrouded PBBSHR boxes add a shroud around the plate, and the SSBB02 is a stainless steel box 42mm deep. Deeper boxes leave room for conduit entry and cable.
Can a turnstile or speed gate be opened remotely?
Yes. The Hikvision DS-K7R01-433 and DS-K7R01-868 keyfob remotes trigger Hikvision turnstiles and speed gates, pairing one-to-one or one-to-many with up to 6 lanes, and the DS-K7R83X is a 7-inch touch remote control pad for a reception desk or security room. The DS-K7R83X runs on PoE or 12 V DC.
What is a fail-secure strike lock?
A strike lock that stays locked when power is lost and releases when power is applied, so the door stays secure through a power cut. The Aperta A1SL flush strike lock, for Yale-type rim locks, and the A1SLS surface strike lock are both fail secure, and the A1SLS runs on 12V DC. Pair a fail-secure strike with a handle or thumb-turn for exit.
Where do the door controllers go?
In a lockable enclosure near the door or in a comms room. The Kantech KT-1-CAB-M is a metal cabinet for the KT-1 single door controller, the Comelit PAC 10031 and 10032 are lockable DIN-rail cabinets for iPAC controllers, and the Acre ACCESS-UL-PSU6-ENC houses up to 12 small or 6 mid-sized controllers with a lock and tamper switch.
How can people see whether a door is locked?
With a status indicator driven by the lock. The STP STP-TLM200 is a surface traffic light with separate red and green LEDs that show whether the door is locked or unlocked, and it needs a control signal from the lock to change. It has a metal faceplate and back box for surface mounting.
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