Kantech

Kantech, part of Johnson Controls, provides scalable access control solutions for commercial, education, and government facilities. Kantech controllers, card readers, and the EntraPass access management platform deliver flexible, IP-based door control from single-site to multi-location enterprise deployments. With support for smart cards, mobile credentials, and integration with video surveillance platforms, Kantech access control systems grow with your security requirements.

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SKU: SK-CE402

Kantech SK-CE402 Starter Kit with EntraPass Corporate

Enterprise access control starter kit for multi-site deployments
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SKU: HID-C1324A

Kantech HID-C1324A ProxCard II Adhesive Label

Dye-sublimated adhesive labels for HID ProxCard II access badges
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SKU: SH-C1

Kantech SH-C1 ShadowProx Standard Clamshell Card

Standard clamshell proximity card for Kantech and HID systems
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Kantech

SKU: KTES-ACC-KIT

Kantech KTES-ACC-KIT Wall Mount Accessory Kit

Wall mount accessory kit for Kantech KTES-US and KTES-CDN controllers
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SKU: KT-MOD-SPI-16

Kantech KT-MOD-SPI-16 SPI Cable 40.64cm

16-inch SPI cable for Kantech KT-400 series controller expansion
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SKU: KT-1-CVR

Kantech KT-1-CVR Replacement Cover with Backplate

OEM replacement cover + backplate for Kantech KT-1 4K cameras
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SKU: KT-BATT-12

Kantech KT-BATT-12 12V 7Ah Rechargeable Battery

12V 7Ah sealed lead-acid battery for Kantech access control backup
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SKU: KT-BB100

Kantech KT-BB100 Battery Bracket Right Side

Right-side battery bracket for Kantech access control enclosures
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SKU: KT-BB101

Kantech KT-BB101 Battery Bracket Left Side

Left-side battery bracket for Kantech access control enclosures
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SKU: KT-MOD-SPI-36

Kantech KT-MOD-SPI-36 SPI Cable 36in

36-inch SPI cable for KT-400 access control expansion modules
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SKU: KT-ACC

Kantech KT-ACC KT-4 Accessory Kit

Essential passive components and connectors for Kantech access control
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SKU: KT-BATT-1212

Kantech 12V 12Ah Rechargeable Battery

12V 12Ah rechargeable battery for Kantech access control backup power
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SKU: KT-MP400

Kantech KT-MP400 Mounting Plate

Dual wall/rack mount plate for Kantech access control with IP67 weather seal
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SKU: FA-44260

Kantech FA-44260 Cleaning Rollers 3-Pack

3-pack cleaning rollers for Kantech DTC proximity card readers
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SKU: CBLK-4401VK

Kantech CBLK-4401VK RS-232 Cable and EPROM Kit

RS-232 cable and EPROM kit for Kantech PC-4401 commissioning
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SKU: CBLK-IT100

Kantech CBLK-IT100 RS-232 Cable Kit

RS-232 cable kit for DSC IT100 to Kantech access control integration
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SKU: KTES-5000IC

Kantech KTES-5000IC Interconnecting Cable Assembly

Interconnecting cable for Kantech KTES-5000RB line card expansion
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Kantech

SKU: KT-PS4085

Kantech KT-PS4085 12VDC 1.5A Power Supply

12VDC 1.5A regulated supply for distributed access control systems
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SKU: KT-MP500

Kantech KT-MP500 Mounting Plate 34.92cm

Heavy-duty 34.92cm mounting plate for access control and security components
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SKU: KT-2-MP

Kantech KT-2-MP Metal Mounting Plate

Metal mounting plate for Kantech cabinet systems with 8MP 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.

Kantech Product Families

Every major Kantech product line — pick the family that matches the deployment.

KT-1 Single-Door IP Controller

Single-door IP-native door controller — drop-in for retrofit of legacy panels without network infrastructure changes.

KT-400 Four-Door Controller

High-density four-door controller for mid-market commercial deployments — 100+ door buildings scale on KT-400 economics.

KT-2 Two-Door IP

Two-door IP-native controller positioned between KT-1 single and KT-400 four-door — for mid-tier door density.

EntraPass Software Platform

Full software lineup — Special Edition (1-4 doors), Corporate (5-128 doors), Global (enterprise multi-site with thousands of doors).

ioSmart OSDP Smart Readers

OSDP-compatible smart card readers with secure encrypted communication — for DESFire, MIFARE, and HID smart card deployments.

ioProx 125 kHz Readers

125 kHz proximity readers for legacy HID proximity credential deployments — drop-in replacement for aging HID reader installations.

Cards & Key Fobs

Kantech-branded proximity cards and fobs (StandardProx, ioProx) plus HID-compatible credentials in multiple formats.

Lock Hardware & Power

Electric strikes, maglocks, power supplies, and door hardware accessories for complete door deployments with Kantech controllers.

Featured Kantech Products

A sample of the high-performance Kantech catalog.

Kantech VideoEdge 3U Hybrid 32-Channel 30TB NVR

$20,066.99

Kantech SK-CE402 Starter Kit with EntraPass Corporate

$4,081.99

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

$3,728.99

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

$3,705.99

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.

Kantech Technology Stack

Named technologies that matter when you specify Kantech hardware.

EntraPass Global Multi-Site

Enterprise edition supporting thousands of doors across dozens of sites — centralized cardholder management, global alarm monitoring, and multi-server architecture.

KT-400 Four-Door Economics

Four-door controller footprint — one KT-400 controller handles what four single-door panels would require, reducing installation and panel cost for larger buildings.

ioSmart OSDP Architecture

Open Supervised Device Protocol support with encrypted wire-level communication — supersedes legacy Wiegand security vulnerabilities.

EntraPass Corporate Photo ID

Integrated photo ID capture and badge printing — eliminates separate badging software and workflow for mid-market deployments.

Elevator Destination Control

EntraPass supports elevator destination control integration — cardholder card presentation at lobby triggers specific elevator dispatch to floor.

KT-1 IP-Native Retrofit

KT-1 single-door IP-native controller installs in existing panel footprints without network infrastructure changes — common for legacy panel retrofit.

Typical Kantech Deployments

Common facility types and the hardware spec that typically fits.

Mid-Market Commercial 100 Doors

KT-400 four-door controllers across 25 panel locations, EntraPass Corporate for central management, ioSmart OSDP readers with DESFire EV2 credentials, Milestone XProtect integration.

K-12 School District Multi-Building

KT-1 single-door controllers at perimeter exterior doors, KT-400 at internal zone controls, EntraPass Global managing 15 schools centrally, photo ID badging for staff and visitor management.

Healthcare Facility HIPAA

KT-400 controllers at nurse stations and pharmacy, ioSmart OSDP readers with encrypted communication, EntraPass Corporate with alarm integration for HIPAA-compliant access logging.

Multi-Tenant Commercial Building

KT-2 two-door controllers at each tenant suite entrance, EntraPass Corporate with per-tenant cardholder management, tenant-specific badge issuance and access schedules.

More Kantech Products

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

$3,619.99

Kantech EK-400-MTM Expansion Kit Controller

$3,609.99

Kantech Starter Kit with EntraPass Special Edition

$3,602.99

Kantech KTES-US Telephone Entry System 250 Tenants

$3,573.99

Frequently Asked Questions About Kantech

Common questions from integrators and end users evaluating Kantech for commercial projects.

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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