Re: Looking of a door access system

["Roland Moore" <roland@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The plastic box unit were made about 8 or 9 years ago I would guess. I see
from their web site that the Keri software doesn't require much horse power.
That is great for when the customer says "will this old computer do?" If you
really like a brand of access control you shouldn't be afraid of becoming a
dealer. The minimum purchase thing varies a lot from manufacturer to
manufacturer. AMAG is serious about giving you the boot if you don't hit
your numbers (usually 50K). Other than that most manufacturers will work
with you if you get hung up in a big project and sales fall off for a while.
Sometimes you get leads from the manufacturer, even when you don't
especially want them.
If you ever want to look at another brand, and like the flavor of Keri you
might want to take a peek at Continental Instruments Access. It doesn't have
free software, but it has a lot of bang for the buck.

"ABLE_1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:c6WdnX-g06fNGJXbnZ2dnUVZ_qarnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Roland,
>
> I have installed the PXL500 system from Keri Systems.  Actually have 4
> units in 4 different towns all connected and controlled from one location.
> Not sure what you mean about   "low end gear (all plastic control
> housings)". Unless you are talking about some other model that I am not
> aware about.
>
> The reasons I chose the PXL500 when I did was for a number of reasons.
> The main reason was I did not have to become an 'authorized dealer' with a
> required training course and a minimum purchase.  Second the system could
> do what the customer wanted and for a good price when compared with
> others. Another reason was the software (Doors) was a free download from
> there website.  And last the tech support was very helpful before I
> purchased as well as after the system was installed.  All very
> important!!!
>
> The install was easy but did have some issue during the network setup that
> was mostly due to my ignorance with networks.  Once I got the jist of the
> procedure all went well and when I had a snag the tech guys got my fat out
> of the fryer.
>
> Except for a couple of "out of my control" issues the systems have been
> working fine for over 2 years now.
>
> With this new project it seems that the free standing system may not
> happen and I will be spec'ing the PXL500.  The price is only going to be
> about $200 more.  And it will do everything the customer wants it to do
> and more.
>
> Hope this helps with your knowledge base.
>
> Have a good day.
>
> Les
>
>
>
>
> "Roland Moore" <roland@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:4607e2fe$0$8918$4c368faf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >PXL500 from Keri System.
>>
>> I have never installed a Keri System, I have only worked on a few. The
>> ones I worked on looked like low end gear (all plastic control  housings)
>> and had lots of problems. I don't know if the problems were installer
>> realted or not (there were lots of com problems between computer and
>> panels and outright panel failures). If you use Keri what are the pluses
>> you've found compared to other manufacturers access control gear?
>> Here are some I am familiar with (trained on most) if you can find a like
>> fit and compare it to any of these:
>> Software House (iSTAR Pro)
>> AMAG (MDU and 2100)
>> Infographic Systems (GE) Sapphire Pro (ACU2)
>> Continental Instruments Access 3000 (Super 2)
>> Northern Computers - Honeywell (N 1000 II & NStar)
>> Kantech (KT-200)
>> CEM (All)
>> Bosch (Access Easy)
>> Brivo (3400 & 5000)
>> KeySacn (All Panels)
>> Card Key (all - up to CK 720)
>>
>> Keri doesn't seem to have a big footprint in this area. I never get to
>> see the gear before someone else puts thir paws on it, so I have never
>> had a fair look at it.
>>
>> "ABLE_1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:VrGdncteb8UjTprbnZ2dnUVZ_oOknZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Thanks to those that have replied.  I now have some new info and
>>> parameters to work with.
>>>
>>> It seems that the IEI ProxPad Plus can change the 9-5 default
>>> auto-unlock function thru the software only.  Thru the keypad is not an
>>> option for this function.
>>>
>>> However because of some new parameters being placed on this project by
>>> the customer I may have to go to a full Access Control system such as
>>> the PXL500 from Keri System.
>>>
>>> Again thanks for all the input.
>>>
>>> Have a good day.
>>>
>>> Les
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "ABLE_1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>>> news:ac6dnQSyOvm8oZnbnZ2dnUVZ_hGdnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Hello all,
>>>>
>>>> I have a project that requires a free standing single door card access
>>>> system.  My one choice is the IEI ProxPad Plus however it has some
>>>> shortfalls and will not do all desired.
>>>>
>>>> Here is what I am looking for and was wondering if there is a mfg or
>>>> model that can do it all.
>>>>
>>>> Single Door System maybe expandable but not required.
>>>>
>>>> Program and Add/Delete cards thru keypad without the use of a PC
>>>>
>>>> Can connect PC if desired
>>>>
>>>> 100 plus cards capacity
>>>>
>>>> Time schedule to unlock door on flexible schedule M-F 8-5
>>>>
>>>> New DST schedule or flexible
>>>>
>>>> Remote mount reader if desired
>>>>
>>>> Anyone know what system may meet the above requirements???
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>>>>
>>>> Les
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
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