Access Control
Access control systems manage who enters your building, when they can enter, and provide an auditable record of every access event. From simple card-reader setups for a single office door to multi-site cloud-managed deployments across dozens of entry points, the hardware you choose determines the long-term reliability, user experience, and management capabilities of the system. Vidimost installs Brivo and Paxton access control systems across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs..
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Readers & Keypads
Access control readers are the user-facing component of any entry system — the device at the door that accepts a credential and triggers an unlock. The right reader depends on the credential technology you want to support (card, fob, mobile, PIN), the mounting location (mullion, single-gang, outdoor), and the security level required.
Controllers
Access control controllers are the brains behind the door — they receive credential data from the reader, make the access decision, and trigger the lock to release. The controller also maintains event logs, schedules, and communication with the management platform.
Credentials
Credentials are what your tenants, employees, and visitors carry to gain entry. The credential technology you choose affects user convenience, security level, and management overhead.
Garage Tag Readers
Garage and parking tag readers provide automated vehicle identification at parking entrances, garage gates, and gated communities. Using UHF RFID technology, these readers detect vehicle-mounted tags from several meters away — allowing hands-free entry without drivers needing to lower windows or present credentials manually.
Door Hardware
Door hardware is the mechanical interface between the access control system and the physical door. Electric strikes, electromagnetic locks, request-to-exit sensors, and door contacts must be properly matched to the door type, frame construction, and fire/life-safety requirements of the installation.
Featured Products
Brivo
Brivo Controllers
Cloud-managed access control panels with cellular backup for the Brivo platform.
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Brivo Readers
Cloud-managed card and mobile credential readers designed for the Brivo access control ecosystem.
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Garage Tag Readers
Long-range vehicle tag readers for automated parking garage and gate entry, enabling hands-free vehicle identification and access control at commercial properties.
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Paxton Net2 Controllers
On-premise access control door controllers for the Paxton Net2 platform managing 1-2 doors per unit.
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Paxton Readers
Card, fob, and mobile credential readers for Paxton Net2 and Net2 Plus access control systems.
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Access control systems manage who enters your building, when they can enter, and provide an auditable record of every access event. From simple card-reader setups for a single office door to multi-site cloud-managed deployments across dozens of entry points, the hardware you choose determines the long-term reliability, user experience, and management capabilities of the system. Vidimost installs Brivo and Paxton access control systems across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.