Access Control & Intercom

The entry point that never fails.

Access keypads, door stations, intercoms, and gate controls are pressed hundreds of times a day, exposed to every weather condition, and are the first target for forced entry or vandalism. RNC solid-state technology senses through thick metal surfaces, turning the housing itself into the armor.

Key challenge

Anti-vandal reliability through thick materials with premium surface quality and protocol integration

Relevant products

Keypads - Switches - Panels - Integrated modules

Key technology

Piezo Platform - PT Plus

Material thickness advantage

The thicker the surface, the tougher the product.

Most piezo solutions can only sense through thin materials, typically 0.5mm. That limits the front surface to a thin faceplate that can be dented, drilled, or punched through.

RNC senses reliably through surfaces up to 3mm thick. Going from 0.5mm to 1.5mm or 3mm stainless steel transforms the front panel from a component into structural armor. The housing itself becomes the anti-vandal solution. No separate faceplate, no weak point, no compromise.

0.5mm

Industry standard. Thin faceplate. Vulnerable to impact and drilling.

1.5mm

3x thicker. Significant impact and tamper resistance. Structural integrity.

3mm

Maximum protection. The surface is the armor. Impervious to casual and determined attack.

Application areas

Access control, intercom, and building entry.

Building entry keypads

Multi-tenant PIN entry, apartment number selection, visitor access. Backlit keys for night operation. Wiegand, OSDP, and custom protocol support.

Intercom door stations

Vandal-resistant call buttons and apartment selectors for door stations. Integrated with IP and SIP intercom systems. Built for residential and commercial buildings.

Gate and barrier controls

Industrial sites, parking garages, gated communities. Outdoor keypads and switches exposed to weather and vehicle traffic.

Emergency call points

Hospitals, campuses, secure facilities. Must work on the one occasion it is needed, after years of sitting idle in all weather conditions.

Secure and anti-ligature

Mental health facilities, detention centers, high-security environments. Flush, snag-free surfaces with no protruding components.

Reader integration panels

Combined keypad and card reader panels. Single machined faceplate integrating multiple interface functions with unified aesthetics.

Why solid-state

Why solid-state piezo for access control.

The access point is the single most vulnerable component on the building exterior. It must survive sustained deliberate abuse while maintaining consistent function and premium appearance for the life of the building.

See the full technology comparison

50 million activations

No moving parts, no degradation curve. No wear, no stick, no fail.

Senses through 3mm metal

The housing is the armor. No thin faceplates, no weak points.

IP69K sealed, all-weather

Rain, snow, ice, coastal salt. No moisture ingress, no seal degradation.

Any glove, any input

Force-based. No conductive fiber requirement. Winter, work, latex, all work.

0.25N for every user

Children, elderly, limited hand strength. Adjustable force ensures access for all.

Backlit for night operation

Integrated LED illumination. Single color, bi-color, or RGB. 3.3V to 24V.

Deployed

Proven in the field.

RNC piezo keypads and switches are installed in commercial and institutional access control systems across Europe and North America, including coastal, alpine, and high-traffic urban environments, with consistent long-term performance over multi-year deployment periods.