system bom builder

designing a commercial access control system from scratch can be overwhelming. when someone says they want to "put a badge reader on the front door," they rarely realize that a complete, code-compliant electronic door actually consists of five distinct categories of hardware working together.

the anatomy of an access control door

to build a complete bill of materials (bom), you must account for every piece of the puzzle:

• 1. the brain (control panel): the central circuit board that stores the user database, makes the unlock decisions, and connects to your management software.
• 2. the credential (readers): the device on the outside of the door that accepts a pin code, proximity card, or mobile phone credential.
• 3. the muscle (locking hardware): the physical magnetic lock or electric strike that keeps the door secured.
• 4. the egress (exit devices): the hardware on the inside of the door (like a push button or motion sensor) that allows occupants to safely exit the building.
• 5. the juice (power supply): the dedicated 12v or 24v power supply that converts high-voltage building power into safe, low-voltage power for the locks and controllers.

how to use the bom builder

tell us how many doors you are securing and your preferred hardware styles below. our system will automatically calculate the exact quantities of panels, readers, locks, egress devices, and wire spools you need to complete the job.

want to make it easier? buy a kit.

piecing together hardware from scratch guarantees a highly customized system, but it also increases the chance of omitting a required part. to make deployment seamless, maglocks offers pre-engineered access control kits.

our kits bundle the controller, reader, lock, egress device, and power supply into a single box. they are guaranteed to be 100% compatible with each other, saving you time and taking the guesswork out of system design.

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