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Access control

Access control systems for buildings and sites.

Connect doors, readers, credentials, visitors and vehicle access to one operational record in Lexoh Security Center.

One operating environment

What is an access control system and what does it manage?

An access control system connects credentials, readers and controllers to decide who may enter a building or site, through which entrance and at what time. The controller applies the decision at the connected door or barrier. Lexoh Security Center brings permissions, equipment and access events into one interface, according to the site’s configuration.

Access workflow

How does access control work at an entrance?

Illustrated access workflow: identify the user, apply permissions and operate the connected entrance.

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Security Center

Manage sites and devices from one operational map.

See site status, connected equipment and recent activity in the same interface used to manage the access system.

  • Site and device visibility
  • Access activity in context
  • Remote actions from authorized workflows
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Visitors and contractors

How do you manage visitor and contractor access?

Define the permitted zones and times for visitors and contractors. Authorized staff can update or deactivate credentials as the visit changes, according to the configured workflow.

  • Visitor and contractor records
  • Time and zone permissions
  • Updates by authorized staff
Lexoh controlled-access lane installed at Collège Sainte-Anne
Collège Sainte-Anne — Lexoh kiosk and barrier at a parking entrance.

Physical and digital

Which equipment belongs at the entrance?

Readers, kiosks and barriers are selected around the real entrance. Lexoh then connects the device, the person or vehicle, and the resulting event.

  • QR, RFID and NFC workflows
  • Connected lane and door equipment
  • One record for access and operations
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Installation and commissioning of Lexoh access equipment at Scotiabank Kingston
Scotiabank Kingston — parking equipment installation. Indoor door requirements are assessed separately.

Site planning and modernization

What should you check before upgrading access control?

Start with the entrances, existing controllers, readers, locks or barriers, power and network. Document who administers access and how each entrance must behave during an interruption before choosing the final configuration.

  • Equipment and credential compatibility
  • Roles, support and maintenance responsibilities
  • Documented interruption and recovery procedures
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Reader selection

Compare readers for doors, visitors and vehicles.

Choose short-range card presentation at a door, QR scanning for a visitor, or long-range UHF identification in a vehicle lane. Each reader supplies the identifier to the access system, which applies the user’s permissions.

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Reader capability LEXOH-RFID-OSDP QR scanner Lexoh UHF9DBI vehicle reader
Identification 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz RFID credentials, with a physical keypad for PIN entry. QR credentials presented on a phone or in print, within the configured access workflow. EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C vehicle tags in the 902–928 MHz band.
Interaction at the entrance Present a compatible card or fob at a documented reading distance of 2–4 cm. Present the code to the scanner; the connected system checks the associated access right. Read a compatible vehicle tag at up to 15 metres, depending on the tag and installation conditions.
Installation fit OSDP or Wiegand connection to the selected controller. Card encoding and controller support determine credential compatibility. Scanner placement gives users room to present the code; the software manages validity and the response to a refused credential. Antenna orientation and tag placement define the intended read zone and separation from neighbouring lanes.

The reader pages provide specifications and installation details. Compatible credentials and controller interfaces are selected together; card readers, QR scanners and UHF vehicle readers serve different arrival patterns. The French Lexoh UHF9DBI datasheet is available from the reader page.

Completed Lexoh access-control lane at Collège Sainte-Anne

Documented installation

Designed around the entrance that already exists.

This Collège Sainte-Anne lane combines the user interface, credential readers and automatic barrier in one clear passage.

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Access-control questions

The essentials for planning a connected entrance.

Match the access method to the people, vehicles and entrances being managed. QR, RFID and NFC workflows use the readers selected for the project. Confirm credential compatibility, equipment interfaces and permission rules before choosing the final configuration.

Yes. Visitor and contractor credentials can be limited to the zones and times of a visit. Authorized staff can update or deactivate access as the visit changes. The site configuration sets the visitor groups, approval responsibilities and access periods.

Yes. When included in the deployed architecture, Lexoh Security Center brings access events, connected devices, users and site context into one operational interface. Available records and actions depend on the configured equipment and permissions.

Yes. A project can connect the user interface, credential reader, assistance equipment and barrier so they operate as one configured entrance.

Begin with an inventory of the controllers, readers, credentials, locks or barriers, cabling, power and network. Equipment can be retained only when its condition and documented interfaces fit the proposed architecture. Confirm the migration stages, operating responsibilities and acceptance tests before installation.

Lexoh uses a hybrid architecture: cloud management plus an offline mode, with a mesh network that lets site devices communicate without internet. Door and barrier operation also depends on available power and configured access rules. The installation design covers those requirements and the recovery procedure.

Compare who administers credentials, maintains software and equipment, manages connectivity and backups, and handles support and recovery. Document data access, retention and integration responsibilities for the proposed system. Use the same entrances, credentials and service scope when comparing proposals.

First identify the person and the missing credential. An authorized operator should deactivate that credential according to the site’s process, then arrange a replacement with the appropriate permissions. Test the replacement at the required entrances and check that the lost credential no longer grants access, without changing other users’ permissions.

Start with the entrance, approximate time and credential used. Compare the available access event with the person’s active permissions and the permitted zone and schedule, then check the connected device’s status. This helps distinguish a permission issue from an equipment or connection issue before the team chooses an authorized response.

A standalone keypad typically has permissions administered at the device, while centrally managed access uses a management system to administer the connected entrances. Compare who changes permissions, how changes reach each opening and what event records are available in the selected products. This is a different decision from cloud versus on-premise hosting; neither label alone proves a particular feature or security outcome.

A useful quote starts with the entrances, people and vehicles to manage, the zones and schedules they need, and the access methods they will use. Include existing readers, controllers, doors or barriers, power, network, site conditions, outage expectations, installation responsibilities and ongoing support so the proposal describes the complete operating scope.

Yes. Lexoh Security Center brings configured buildings, sites, devices and access activity into one operating environment. User roles define the sites and actions available to each operator, while each entrance retains its own equipment and access rules.

Plan the complete entrance

Bring the field equipment and the operating view together.

Tell us about the people, vehicles, entrances and rules your site needs to manage.

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