Shop access control systems and door access control equipment for trade installers: door controllers, proximity readers, keypads, fobs and cards, maglocks, electric strikes, exit buttons and door entry, from Paxton, CDVI, Hikvision, Videx, Comelit-PAC, Vanderbilt and more.
Access control equipment we stock
- Controllers: networked Paxton Net2 Plus and Paxton10 controllers, the standalone Paxton Switch2 and the cloud-based Vanderbilt ACT365.
- Readers and keypads: the Paxton P50 reader, KP75 proximity keypad, Hikvision face access terminals, Controlsoft readers and standalone codelocks such as the Vanderbilt ACT5.
- Fobs and cards: proximity and MIFARE tokens, including Paxton Net2 keyfobs and MIFARE Classic 4K fobs.
- Locking: CDVI maglocks and brackets, CDVI and CQR Dorcas electric strikes, and wire-free Paxton PaxLock Pro locks.
- Exit devices: exit buttons such as the Paxton E50 and Hikvision no-touch button, plus green emergency door releases.
- Door entry and intercoms: Paxton Net2 Entry, Videx GSM and Comelit systems – see door entry systems and door entry accessories.
- Power: Haydon PSUs and more in power supplies.
Shop by brand: Paxton, CDVI, Hikvision, Videx, Comelit-PAC, Vanderbilt (Acre Security), Controlsoft, CQR, Haydon and HID.
How to choose an access control system
- System type: a standalone keypad or controller suits one or two doors; networked or cloud-based systems add central user management, audit trails and multiple sites.
- Credential technology: match fobs and cards to the reader – 125kHz proximity, MIFARE or the manufacturer’s own encrypted tokens are not interchangeable.
- Locking: choose fail-safe or fail-secure hardware to suit the door, and size the power supply for the lock and readers.
- Escape routes: doors on escape routes need a reliable means of exit, usually an exit button plus an emergency door release and a fire alarm interface, as set out in the building’s fire strategy.
Why buy from JEM Systems UK
We are a trade distributor of fire and security products, so you can order access control alongside door entry, CCTV and power supplies in one basket, with fast UK delivery. We also supply genuine CDVI, Vanderbilt and Comelit-PAC products, all brand new and factory sealed.
Access control FAQs
What does an access control system consist of?
Typically a credential (fob, card, PIN or face), a reader or keypad, a door controller, a locking device, an exit device, a power supply and, on networked systems, management software.
What are the main types of access control system?
Standalone systems such as Paxton Switch2 or codelocks, networked systems such as Paxton Net2, and IP or cloud-based platforms such as Paxton10 and Vanderbilt ACT365.
What is the difference between fail-safe and fail-secure?
A fail-safe lock releases when power is removed; a fail-secure lock stays locked. Maglocks are fail-safe by design, while electric strikes are available in both versions.
What is a maglock?
A magnetic lock is an electromagnet fitted to the frame that holds a steel armature plate on the door. Holding force is rated in kilograms, such as the 300kg and 500kg models in our CDVI range.
