Access Control in a Box from INOX Smart is used for remote locking / unlocking and access management, and it includes everything you need to upgrade existing mechanical openings to electronic access control, all in one box. In this overview, Wayne Winton breaks down the complete INOX Access Control in a Box kit, showing how easy it is to get remote lock/unlock, schedule access, manage up to 1,000 users, view real-time audit trails, and monitor door status — all from your phone. This product is ideal for commercial buildings, multifamily properties, gated entrances, offices and healthcare facilities.

The box contains:

• Reader/Controller: Trim options include Black or Painted Aluminum
• ANSI Grade 1 Electric Strike: Choice of Cylindrical, Mortise, or RIM Exit Device 
• Plug-in Power Supply:  No low-voltage wiring, uses Molex connectors
• Plug-in Wi-Fi Gateway
• Door Position Sensors: Sensors for both wood and metal doors are included
• 2x RFID Fobs & Stickers

This system communicates via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi; it will also accept a code and read an RFID key tag. With this Access Control in a Box system, you’ll receive the Reader Controller and an electric strike with a door position monitor mounted in it. Photo 1 shows the boxed product and Photo 2 shows the unboxed combined Reader Controller unit.

The included transformer plugs directly into 120-volt power. It is plug and play; no electrician needed. This easy-to-connect low voltage power transformer converts 120-volt power down to low-voltage power to support and supply the system with the power needed, 12 or 24 volts. Photo 3 shows the transformer unit that plugs directly into a standard plug. Photo 4 shows the three Molex connections that you will need to make to power the reader controller, the strike and possibly a request to exit. 

In photo 6, you’ll see the black dot above the electric strike; that is the door position sensor. It will report whether or not the door is closed o and it integrates into the system.

Photo 7 shows the Reader Controller with the red indicator light, showing that the opening is locked. When the RFID tag is presented as a credential, the green indicator light shows that it is now unlocked (Photo 8).

The system is seamlessly managed through the INOX Smart app, which enables you to easily pair access control devices and gateways and  lock and unlock via smartphone, RFID tag or keypad.  The app also enables remote lock/unlock, schedule access, manage up to 2,000 users, view real-time audit trails, and monitor door status — all from your phone.

The system can accommodate up to 1,000 mobile device users and 1,000 passcode or RFID users per access control device. It also generates a real-time audit trail.

Photos 9-11 show a test property on the app. There’s a property list and the doors. You can upload photos to keep everything neat and organized. Select the front door or the door that you want to control. Then you can add codes and access commands.

For more information, visit https://www.inoxsmart.com/access-control-in-a-box