Ubiquiti UA-SK-ELEVATOR Connects to in-elevator readers using Po

Ubiquiti UA-SK-ELEVATOR Elevator Access Control Starter Kit

Overview

The Ubiquiti UA-SK-ELEVATOR is a complete elevator access control solution designed for enterprise deployments requiring floor-level authorization and car status monitoring. This starter kit provides all necessary hardware to integrate access control into elevator systems, supporting multi-floor buildings with centralized credential management through the UniFi Access platform. The system connects directly to in-elevator readers using Power over Ethernet (PoE), eliminating the need for separate electrical runs to elevator cabins and reducing installation complexity in retrofit and new construction scenarios.

Key Features

• Multi-Floor Authorization: Supports up to 18 floors with discrete floor-level access control, enabling granular tenant or department-based floor restrictions
• PoE-Powered Readers: In-elevator readers operate on standard PoE infrastructure, simplifying cabling and reducing on-site power provisioning requirements
• Digital Input Monitoring: Accepts car status signals and emergency inputs for operational integration and audit logging
• Included Access Hub: One Elevator Hub provides the control logic and credential management interface for the system
• G2 Reader Integration: One G2 Reader included for card-based authentication; supports standard 125 kHz and advanced card technologies
• Extended PoE Reach: Two 2-wire PoE extenders included to extend reader connectivity beyond standard PoE cable distance limitations, critical for elevator installations in high-rise applications
• Pre-Loaded Credentials: Kit includes ten (10) pre-programmed access cards, enabling immediate deployment and user enrollment
• Centralized Management: Integrates with UniFi Access platform for cloud-based or on-premises credential and access policy management across multiple sites

Integration & Compatibility

The UA-SK-ELEVATOR operates within the Ubiquiti UniFi Access ecosystem, connecting to Access Hubs via standard network infrastructure. The PoE extenders enable flexible reader placement within elevator cabins, accommodating both single-cab and multi-cab elevator systems. Digital input terminals support integration with elevator control systems for door status, emergency signals, and car position feedback, allowing third-party building management systems to log access events correlated with car movement. The system is suitable for new construction with network planning and retrofit installations where PoE infrastructure can be provisioned to the elevator shaft.

Package Contents

• (1) Elevator Hub — Access control processor and credential database
• (1) G2 Reader — Card reader for elevator cabin deployment
• (2) 2-Wire PoE Extenders — Extended reach connectivity for reader placement
• (10) Access Cards — Pre-programmed entry credentials for initial deployment

Ted Perry

I have evaluated the Ubiquiti UA-SK-ELEVATOR during planning phases for multi-tenant office and medical facility upgrades. This kit addresses a genuine pain point: elevator access control without dedicated electrical infrastructure. The PoE-native architecture and included extenders solve the real-world problem of reader placement in elevator cabins where conduit runs are prohibitively expensive or architecturally constrained.

Technical Highlights:

• 18-Floor Capacity: Sufficient for most mid-rise commercial buildings; discrete floor authorization prevents unauthorized access and supports tenant-specific restrictions and occupancy billing scenarios
• PoE Extender Strategy: The two included 2-wire extenders are not redundant—they enable readers on separate cars or extended reach to a single car, a critical detail for buildings with express/local car configurations
• Digital Input Integration: Car status and emergency inputs enable audit trails that correlate access attempts with actual car movement, essential for security investigations and operational troubleshooting

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify existing PoE infrastructure capacity; the system requires reliable power to readers 24/7 or implement UPS on the Access Hub to maintain emergency access
• Plan cable routing to elevator machine rooms or junction boxes; in retrofit scenarios, surface conduit may be necessary if in-wall runs are not feasible
• Coordinate with building automation teams if integrating car status inputs; timing synchronization between access logs and elevator telemetry improves incident response accuracy
• Test credential issuance and revocation workflows during pilot deployment; mass enrollment of tenants or employees occurs post-installation and should not block elevator operation during transition

The UA-SK-ELEVATOR is production-ready for organizations seeking UniFi-native access control without proprietary elevator vendor lock-in. Request detailed integration specifications from Ubiquiti if your elevator system uses legacy or non-standard digital signaling.