Akuvox launches A13S and A13C: a slimmer access control solution with simpler installation
Could a smaller access control terminal help reduce installation costs without sacrificing the features your building actually needs?
When specifying equipment, it’s not always the most feature-packed device that delivers the best value. The real challenge is finding a solution that offers the right authentication methods while keeping installation time, cabling requirements and hardware costs under control.
This is where the new Akuvox A13S and A13C access control terminals can help.
Smaller design. Smarter access control.
Building on Akuvox’s existing range, the A13’s introduces a narrower 45mm-wide body, comparing with the 50mm A08. The new A13 models introduce a choice between streamlined card access and more flexible multi-credential authentication.
Both models support wall-mounted and flush-mounted installation, with PoE or 12V DC power options. This gives installers flexibility when planning new access control installations or assessing existing infrastructure.
But with established alternatives already available, what makes the new A13S and A13C worth considering?
Flexible, secure access control for modern buildings
Designed for modern residential and commercial properties, the slimline access control terminals combine multiple entry options with a compact, practical design.
But convenience isn’t the only selling point. Both models feature IP65 weather resistance, IK07 impact protection and support for OSDP and Wiegand protocols, making them suitable for a wide range of access control installations.
The real appeal? More choice without unnecessary complexity.
Whether you’re upgrading an existing access control system or planning a new installation, the A13S and A13C offer practical, modern solutions that make secure building access easier to manage.
Akuvox A13S
With its built-in touch keypad and Bluetooth connectivity, the A13S gives users the freedom to choose how they enter a building. Key features include:
- PIN Code
- RFID Card
- Bluetooth Access
- Mobile access via SmartPlus*
What makes it stand out?
It’s all about choice. Whether users prefer a PIN, access card or smartphone, the Akuvox A13S brings multiple access methods together in one streamlined solution.
For buildings where different users require different access methods, the A13S offers flexibility without the need to choose a single credential type. This makes it worth considering for entrances used by staff, residents or other authorised users.
Akuvox A13C
Not every building needs a keypad or multiple unlocking methods. Key features include:
- RFID Card Access
- Mobile access via SmartPlus*
What makes it stand out?
The A13C provides RFID and supported Android NFC access without a keypad or Bluetooth. By focusing on RFID and NFC access, it delivers the essential features needed for convenient, contactless building entry without unnecessary extras.
If PIN entry and Bluetooth access aren’t required, the A13C offers a more focused alternative. It retains the same IP65 and IK07 protection ratings as the A13S, making it worth considering where card-based and NFC access meet the project’s requirements.
Which Akuvox A13 access control terminal is right for your project?
The choice comes down to how people need to access the building.
Choose the A13S when PIN codes and Bluetooth mobile access are required alongside RFID and NFC. If RFID and NFC are sufficient, the A13C provides a simpler option without sacrificing the shared installation and protection features.
*Subject to cloud deployment and configuration
