Re: entrance keypads

["Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Larry,

There are several companies that make stand alone (low security) and 2-part
(higher security) keypads for this purpose.  One model, Securitron's
DK-26SS is a weatherproof 2-part design.  Following is a link (my website)
to a collection of digital keypads which can do what you want.
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com/subcategory_802.htm

I will add information on Rutherford Controls, aka RCI as soon as I finish
entering the rest of the Securitron product line.

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Robert L Bass

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"Larry Moss" wrote:
>
> I'm new to home automation.  I just installed a DoorBell Fon (with the
> door
> lock controller).  That's the full extent of what I've done so far.  I'd
> like to add a keypad for front door access.  I can't find a keypad that
> does what I want.  I have a number of people that often need to get in and
> the people coming in change frequently, so I need something that can
> handle
> at least a dozen codes, some of which can be programmed as single use
> codes.  That all seems to be possible with a number of the keypads out
> there.  But I'm having trouble finding something that can log the codes
> used.  This keypad does more than I need and says it offers an optional
> printer logging interface:
>   http://WWW.SMARTHOME.COM/7432A.HTML
>
> Smarthome doesn't seem to have the printer logging interface mentioned.
> I've done some googling and found several sites, including the
> manufacturer's that also mentions it, but I can't find a place to order
> it.
>
> I know I could get a dumb keypad and have a computer controlling the whole
> thing. This would have lots of benefits. I could create one-time codes
> remotely.  It would be easy to record and process codes entered, rather
> than just printing it as it came in.  But I don't really want my door lock
> dependent on the rest of my network.  I could probably pick up an
> old/cheap
> laptop (it would have battery backup) to use as a keypad controller, but
> if
> anyone has any other suggestions, I'd really appreciate the help.
>
> Thanks.
>
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