Fob Door Entry Systems

Fob entry systems make it easy to get your employees in and out of the office. They are a great way to organise a building's entry and exit without the hassle of managing keys and locks. But how do fob door entry systems work? In this article, we’ll explain the three main components of the fob entry system.

Wireless Door Locks

First, you have wireless door locks. These locks are battery-powered, remotely operated and connected to a card/token reader. For these doors to be unlocked, you’ll need to scan the right key card.

Wireless locks are easier to install and less expensive than traditional wired electronic locks. So without breaking the bank, you can install cost-effective security to all the doors in your building or office.

The ASSA ABLOY Incedo: Wireless Door Locks are available to fit doors in multiple geographical formats and styles. These wireless locks are compatible with card and token credentials (and mobile keys) as well as seamlessly with the Incedo access control system.

Cluster Controller

The cluster controller is the hardware and software that manages your wireless door system. One ASSA ABLOY Incedo: Cluster Controller can manage up to 32 wireless doors, making it an ideal choice for large offices and commercial buildings. 

A cluster controller ensures your fob entry systems are running at maximum efficiency, and with an inbuilt TCP/IP port, you can manage the system from a standard browser.

This cluster controller is a great key fob system for a business as it is designed to scale with a growing workplace. You can easily add more modules to increase the number of wireless door locks managed by your system.

Cards and Tokens

Finally, you’ll need physical credentials to allow access to the office or building where you’re installing the fob entry system.

Incedo cards and tokens have the latest security standards for encryption and allow key-free access through wired and wireless locks. If you’d like to learn more about what cards and tokens Incedo offers, you can get in touch with an expert.

With the physical RFID credentials, you’ll also need a compatible card reader. A reader is used to update or program cards and tokens easily from a computer. The ASSA ABLOY‘s USB Reader is a great choice, it comes preconfigured, so it’s ready to use straight out of the box. 

If you want to go completely digital you can use mobile keys. Mobile keys allow your smartphone to function like a hard credential (card or token). The phone can be configured to unlock the wireless doors.

Contact Us to Learn More

Hopefully, you understand a bit more about fob entry systems and the different components that help manage wireless door locks. If you’d like to learn more about wireless door locks, cluster controllers, or RFID credentials, feel free to contact us and speak with an expert!