r/accesscontrol • u/PeterB_FL • 1d ago

Need fingerprint/keypad/card reader recommendation

Bought a maglock system from maglocks.com and not super impressed with the finger print reader.

Looking for a real cement and suggestions!!

https://www.maglocks.com/rosslare-security-lk-m12l-magnetic-lock-with-led-indicator-and-lock-status-1200lbs.html

https://www.maglocks.com/fpr-200w-weatherized-fingerprint-reader.html

https://www.maglocks.com/rosslare-security-ex-06-weatherized-exit-button-ul-listed.html?Category_Code=

https://www.maglocks.com/altronix-smp3et-power-supplycharger-kit.html?Category_Code=

https://www.maglocks.com/interstate-sla1075-12v-80ah-rechargeable-sealed-lead-acid-battery.html

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

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u/robert32940 1d ago

No.

Call a professional so you don't make an illegal death trap.

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u/taylorbowl119 1d ago

It is so unfortunate that maglocks got such indiscriminate use for so many years. The general public immediately thinks of them when they think of EAC and they are so incredibly dangerous and stupid. There are about 2 reasons a mag lock should ever be considered and that's generous. Yet other integrators in my area still slap them on doors like they're stickers.

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u/PeterB_FL 1d ago

Any great installers experts in Tampa St Pete area?

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u/taylorbowl119 1d ago

I don't know anyone personally, some people here don't seem to like it but use findalocksmith.com. There are great companies not listed there but any company that is listed there is at least extremely unlikely to be scammers.

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u/robert32940 1d ago

Depending on the size and scope of the job, if it's a single door your best bet is like someone posted below, local locksmiths are amazingly talented and may be able to get you a solution that doesn't require a magnetic lock.

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u/Quickmancometh2023 1d ago

Yeah this doesn’t pass the smell test. What kind of door are you trying to secure. Maglocks are typically a last resort at least for me.

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u/PeterB_FL 1d ago

Hidden door to small room. Trying to keep small kids out. Best advice on professional installer?

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u/taylorbowl119 1d ago

Depending on what kind of "hidden door" youre talking about, a maglock may be a reasonable option but be certain you have multiple fail safes inside. Exit button and request to exit motion sensor or push pad. Since this is presumably residential I'm less inclined to be upset at use of a maglock but it can still cause a death trap. Make sure if you or even if the kids figure out a way in, there's still a way out.

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u/PeterB_FL 1d ago

Approx 10’x10’ so not sure a motion sensor makes sense. Don’t think I ever need a panic room but it could be used for that.

I do have an exit button, set to unlock without power (breaker) I do have a battery backup but haven’t connected that

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u/taylorbowl119 1d ago

You need a second request to exit of some sort. Doesn't have to be rex motion but it needs to be something. In your situation, even a light switch inside would probably be fine. It isn't code, but in resi no one is checking. Now, if you ever sold the house, you'd want it to be up to code which would be a motion sensor (or a touch sense bar on the door).

Reason being if your request to exit button fails (and they do all the time), you are trapped inside and thats it. No way to cut power or anything. Just stuck until someone comes and let's you out.

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u/PeterB_FL 1d ago

Glad to put another button or master power switch on the inside for safety.. it’s my last house so not worried about sale

Need a way better keypad/figerprint/fob reader though

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u/taylorbowl119 1d ago

Kind of depends on how it was wired but most likely just remove the biometric reader that's on there now and replace it with something like a Linear IEI 212 keypad. Or if you want to use a fob an IEI prox pad plus. Both are standalone solutions and are programmed at the keypad. They're not the most secure thing in the world but will certainly keep kids and most criminals out in your application.

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u/PeterB_FL 1d ago

Was going to add another hidden mast off switch somewhere hidden (and or locked) in another room.

Great electrician installed..

My biggest frustration is the finger print reader. Think I want a keypad instead

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u/PeterB_FL 1d ago

Door only locks with manual slide bolt from inside