What's the difference between EntraPass Special, Corporate, and Global?

Special Edition handles 1-4 doors — for small deployments, standalone buildings, or single-tenant facilities. Corporate Edition handles 5-128 doors — the mid-market standard for commercial office buildings, schools, and healthcare facilities. Global Edition is enterprise multi-site — thousands of doors across dozens of sites with centralized cardholder management, global alarm monitoring, and multi-server architecture. Most deployments start with Corporate; Global is specified for enterprise from day one.

Is Kantech a good choice for enterprise-scale access control?

For mid-market enterprise (100-500 doors), yes — EntraPass Corporate or Global with KT-400 hardware is cost-effective and reliable. For true enterprise (500-1,000+ doors), Lenel OnGuard or Genetec Synergis Enterprise have deeper feature depth, more extensive third-party integrations, and broader federal/critical-infrastructure adoption. Evaluate based on deployment size and integration requirements.

Does Kantech work with HID proximity cards?

Yes. Kantech ioProx 125 kHz readers work with HID proximity credentials, and ioSmart OSDP readers work with HID iCLASS, iCLASS SE, DESFire EV2, MIFARE, and most enterprise smart card platforms. For organizations with existing HID card inventories, Kantech controllers drop in as replacements for aging panels without re-issuing credentials.

Is Kantech owned by Johnson Controls?

Yes. Kantech is a subsidiary of Johnson Controls since the 2014 Tyco International merger. Johnson Controls provides long-term roadmap stability, integration with Software House iStar (enterprise access control), American Dynamics VideoEdge (VMS), and Tyco DSC (intrusion) — positioning Kantech as the mid-market option in a broader Johnson Controls physical security portfolio.

What is the KT-400 four-door controller's advantage?

KT-400 handles four doors from a single controller — which means one panel footprint, one network drop, and one power supply for four-door zones. For buildings with 50-500 doors, this reduces installation cost, panel count, and wiring complexity significantly. Single-door KT-1 controllers are still appropriate for scattered single-door retrofits or buildings with low door density per floor.

Does Kantech support elevator destination control?

Yes. EntraPass Corporate and Global editions support elevator destination control integration — cardholder card presentation at the lobby triggers a specific elevator dispatch to the cardholder's authorized floor. This is a common mid-market feature for commercial office buildings and multi-tenant residential.

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SKU: SK-CE-1M-RDR

Kantech Starter Kit with EntraPass Corporate Edition

Network access control starter kit with EntraPass Corporate Edition software
- 1-door KT-1 starter kit with P225XSF ioProx reader bundled
- EntraPass Corporate Edition v6.02+ software included
- 12VDC complete kit deploys access control in one afternoon
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SKU: KT-APERIO-A061

Kantech LCIN10082278BIPSBLNNJ26D 8MP Wall Camera

8MP wall camera with PoE power and 850nm night vision for 24/7 surveillance
- 64-door capacity from a single Aperio wireless controller
- NFC and BLE credentials via mobile phone authentication
- Reduces wired reader runs across multi-floor deployments
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SKU: KT-16DE6

Kantech KT-16DE6 16-Door Unified Power Enclosure

16-door power distribution enclosure, IP67 rated, wall or rack mount
- 16-door unified power enclosure for access control installs
- 24V DC input for code-compliant centralized power distribution
- Wall or rack mount for facility-wide access deployments
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SKU: SK-SE-2M-SCSG

Kantech SK-SE-2M-SCSG Starter Kit EntraPass Special Edition

Complete access control starter kit with EntraPass software and multi-credential support
- EntraPass Special Edition + KT-2 controller in one kit
- 12VDC starter bundle ready to deploy out of the box
- Multi-vendor sourcing eliminated — single SKU starts the system
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SKU: SK-CE-2M-SCM

Kantech Starter Kit EntraPass Corporate Edition

Complete 4-door access control kit with EntraPass Corporate software
- EntraPass Corporate Edition with two networked controllers
- Multi-tech reader handles MIFARE, HID, NFC, and 125kHz prox
- RS-485 + Wiegand communication for mixed-vendor sites
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SKU: KT-16DNE6

Kantech KT-16DNE6 16-Door Unified Power Network Enclosure

Unified 16-door access control enclosure with PoE and dual mount
- 16-door unified power and network enclosure in one box
- IP67-rated cabinet for outdoor or wash-down environments
- PoE 802.3af delivery to networked downstream devices
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SKU: KT-8DNE4-WTA

Kantech 8 Door ProWire Network Enclosure Pre-Wired

Factory pre-wired 8-door enclosure with network management
- 8-door ProWire enclosure pre-wired for KT-1-PCB/2/4
- 24VDC unified power eliminates per-door PSU runs
- Operating range 32-122F covers indoor IT closets
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SKU: KT-NCC-PCB-G2

Kantech Gen 2 Embedded Network Communication Controller

Embedded network controller for enterprise access control systems
- Up to 32 secure IP connections, 8 controllers each
- AES-128 encryption on all TCP/IP controller links
- RS-485 backhaul at 1200-115200 baud for legacy panels
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SKU: KT-NCC-G2

Kantech Gen 2 Embedded Network Communication Controller

Distributed network controller for 20-door enterprise access control
- Gen 2 embedded network controller for up to 20 doors
- Synchronized anti-passback + area assignment across sites
- RS-485 + 12VDC + multi-site distributed deployment
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SKU: EK-403

Kantech EK-403 Expansion Kit with KT-400 Controller

KT-400 controller expansion kit for multi-door Kantech system growth
- KT-400 expansion kit with P325XSF expansion component
- Centralized controller + proximity reader bundle
- TCP/IP + RS-485 + RS-232 for distributed sites
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SKU: EK-400-SCSG

Kantech EK-400-SCSG Expansion Kit with KT-400

KT-400 controller + expansion module for multi-door enterprise access control
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SKU: EK-400-SCM

Kantech EK-400-SCM Expansion Kit Controller

4-door controller with multiplexing module for enterprise system expansion
- KT-400 expansion kit with KT-MUL-SC multiplexer
- 4-door controller + smart-card + proximity reader support
- Wiegand + TCP/IP + RS-485 + RS-232 + 12VDC
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SKU: KT-16DNE6-WTA

Kantech 16 Door ProWire Network Enclosure Pre-Wired

16-door ProWire network enclosure, factory pre-wired and tested
- 16-door pre-wired access control enclosure
- Factory-wired for fast multi-door deployment
- 24VDC controller + 0-50C operating range
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SKU: KTES-US

Kantech KTES-US Telephone Entry System 250 Tenants

Telephone entry for 250–3,000 tenants without per-unit hardware
- Telephone entry system for up to 250 tenants
- Tenants answer calls on existing phone lines to admit
- Proximity + keypad + Wiegand for credentialed entry
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SKU: SK-SE403

Kantech Starter Kit with EntraPass Special Edition

Multi-door access control starter kit with EntraPass software included
- 4-door starter kit with EntraPass Special Edition
- KT-400 controller + proximity readers + networking gear
- TCP/IP + RS-485 + RS-232 + EntraPass for small sites
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SKU: SK-SE-400-SCM

Kantech SK-SE-400-SCM EntraPass Special Edition Starter Kit

EntraPass Special Edition starter kit with 4-door controller, multi-tech readers
- EntraPass Special Edition starter kit — 4-door access control
- Supports MIFARE + HID + NFC + 125 kHz Prox in one platform
- Wiegand + RS-485 for legacy reader and modern OSDP integration
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SKU: EK-400-MTM

Kantech EK-400-MTM Expansion Kit Controller

Scale KT-400 systems with modular expansion—add readers and doors without replacing core
- KT-400 expansion kit for multi-door access control
- Multi-tech reader: DESFire + MIFARE + HID + NFC + Prox
- RS-485 + AES-128 for enterprise-grade encryption
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SKU: KT-16DNE6-WPA

Kantech 16 Door ProWire Network Enclosure KT-16DNE6-WPA

16-door network enclosure, pre-wired and ready to deploy
- 16-door pre-wired ProWire network access enclosure
- 24VDC controller backbone for multi-door buildings
- PoE 802.3af + PANDUIT-compatible cable management
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SKU: SK-CE-400-SCSG

Kantech SK-CE-400-SCSG Starter Kit with EntraPass

Enterprise access control kit with centralized multi-site management
- Access control starter kit with EntraPass software
- Multi-technology reader: DESFire + MIFARE + HID + NFC
- AES-128 + RS-485 for enterprise-grade key management
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SKU: SK-CE402

Kantech SK-CE402 Starter Kit with EntraPass Corporate

Enterprise access control starter kit for multi-site deployments
- Access control starter kit with EntraPass Corporate
- Centralized multi-site cardholder + facility management
- Proximity reader + TCP/IP + RS-485 + RS-232 support
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About Kantech

Kantech (Kantech Systems), now a part of Johnson Controls, manufactures commercial access control hardware from its Quebec, Canada engineering and manufacturing facility. The Kantech catalog is organized around three core product lines: KT-series IP door controllers (KT-1 single door, KT-2 two door, KT-400 four door — with KT-1 and KT-2 sharing the modern IP-first architecture and KT-400 covering higher-density deployments), ioSmart and ioProx proximity reader families (125 kHz proximity readers plus HID-compatible smart card readers for OSDP deployments), and the EntraPass software platform (Special Edition for 1-4 door deployments, Corporate Edition for mid-market 5-128 doors, and Global Edition for enterprise multi-site with thousands of doors).

Kantech's market position is mid-market commercial access control — buildings with 10-200 doors where the Lenel S2 or Genetec Synergis enterprise platforms are overbuilt and expensive, but simple standalone panels are inadequate. EntraPass Corporate Edition with KT-400 four-door controllers is a common mid-market specification — full badge management, photo ID, alarm integration, elevator control, and CCTV integration at a price point significantly below enterprise platforms.

Kantech integrates with Johnson Controls' broader physical security portfolio (Software House iStar for enterprise, American Dynamics VideoEdge for VMS, Tyco DSC for intrusion) plus third-party VMS and video (Milestone XProtect, Avigilon ACC, Exacq Vision), access control credentials (HID proximity and smart cards, DESFire EV2, MIFARE), and elevator control for multi-floor access workflows.

Where Kantech Fits

Kantech fits every mid-market commercial access control deployment where Lenel S2 or Genetec Synergis are overbuilt but standalone door panels are inadequate. Typical use cases include commercial office buildings (10-200 doors with EntraPass Corporate), K-12 schools (multi-building campus with EntraPass Global), healthcare facilities (nurse station access, pharmacy security, HIPAA workflow integration), multi-tenant commercial (shared access control for multi-tenant buildings with per-tenant cardholder management), and government buildings (EntraPass Global with FIPS 201-compliant card credentials). Kantech is not the right choice for enterprise deployments above 500-1,000 doors (Lenel OnGuard or Genetec Synergis Enterprise more appropriate) or high-security federal deployments (HID VertX or Mercury Security preferred by federal GSA integrators).

Why Choose Kantech

Mid-Market Price Position

EntraPass + KT-series hardware delivers full-feature access control at significantly lower TCO than Lenel S2 or Genetec Synergis for mid-market deployments.

Johnson Controls Backing

Johnson Controls acquisition provides long-term roadmap stability and integration with Software House iStar, American Dynamics VideoEdge, and Tyco DSC.

KT-400 Door Density Economics

Four-door controller footprint significantly reduces panel cost for 100+ door buildings — one KT-400 replaces four single-door panels.

ioSmart OSDP Encryption

OSDP-compatible smart card readers with encrypted wire-level communication — meets modern access control cybersecurity best practices.

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Mid-Market Commercial 100 Doors

K-12 School District Multi-Building

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