Multi-point keypad access reader on a Chicago commercial entry door

Multi-Point Keypad Entry Systems for Commercial Buildings

One credential platform. Every door. Cloud-managed, code-compliant, installed across Chicago by Pro Lock.

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Why Chicago building owners switch to multi-point

Pillar 1

One platform, every door

Front entry, side, freight, stockroom, parking, after-hours. Managed from a single dashboard.

Pillar 2

Credentials that adapt

PIN, mobile, fob, or card from the same reader. Users pick what works for them.

Pillar 3

Built for Chicago winter

IP-rated outdoor keypads. Sheltered or heated where the wind off the lake hits hardest.

What a multi-point keypad system actually is

Modern keypad replacing traditional key access at a Chicago commercial property

Traditional commercial buildings end up with a mess of disconnected hardware. A brass key for the front door, a different fob for the back door, a punch code on the stockroom that everyone knows, a separate system for the parking garage.

A multi-point keypad system replaces all of that with one platform. Every door has a network-connected keypad reader. Every credential lives in a central database, cloud or on-premise. Every entry is logged. Every change happens once and propagates everywhere.

This is what Chicago property owners and office managers migrate to when they are tired of issuing keys to contractors, rotating PIN codes after every staff change, or driving across town to give someone access.

What you get

Centralized credential management

Add a contractor with a PIN that expires Friday at 5 pm. Revoke a former employee across every door at once. Pull an audit log in seconds.

Multiple credential types per reader

PIN codes, mobile credentials over Bluetooth, encrypted fobs, key cards. The same keypad accepts them all.

Time- and role-based access

Cleaning crew enters 6 pm to 10 pm only. Vendors get the freight door. Executives have 24/7. Alarms trigger on mismatches.

Cloud or on-premise

Cloud (Brivo, Akuvox) for remote management. On-premise for full local control with no subscription. We specify based on how you operate.

Integrates with intercom, cameras, alarms

The keypad is the access layer of a broader stack. We tie it to ButterflyMX, Swiftlane, IP cameras, and alarm panels during install.

Code-compliant egress

Every install respects the egress side of the door. Free egress is non-negotiable. We pull permits when required.

Built for

Commercial offices

Cover every interior and exterior door

Manage employees, contractors, and after-hours access without rotating keys or fobs. Integrate with the existing intercom and camera stack.

Multi-family

Front entry, gym, mail room, parking, package room, laundry

Give residents PIN codes or mobile credentials. Property managers handle moves, evictions, and contractor access from a web portal.

Mixed-use

Residential, commercial, parking on one platform

Separate credentials and rules per tenant class. One property-management dashboard, three credentialing models.

The hardware and platforms we install

Brivo

Cloud-managed multi-site or multi-building deployments.

Akuvox

Value-conscious mid-market commercial and multi-family.

ButterflyMX

Video intercom + access control on one platform.

Schlage

Standalone door applications or supplemental commercial keypads.

Mircom

Telephone entry with keypad support.

The right specification depends on your building, your existing infrastructure, and how your tenants and employees actually use the property. We walk the site before we quote.

How installation works

Site walk

A Pro Lock technician walks every door, reviews existing wiring and hardware, identifies what can be reused.

Specification

We recommend the platform, hardware, and integration plan. You get a defensible quote with no surprises.

Install & train

Pro Lock installs every reader, programs the system, integrates with your intercom and cameras, trains your team.

Typical small commercial install: 2 to 4 days. Larger multi-family and multi-site rollouts: 1 to 3 weeks depending on scope.

Why Pro Lock

15+ years of commercial security work across Chicago. Licensed, bonded, insured (IL Lic. # 192.000311). Direct dealer relationships with Brivo, ButterflyMX, Swiftlane, Akuvox, Aiphone, Doorbird, Mircom, Latch, Mul-T-Lock, Schlage, and others. Same team specifies, installs, and services your system, which means fewer handoffs and faster problem resolution when something needs attention three years from now.

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Frequently asked questions

How many doors can a multi-point keypad system cover? No practical ceiling. We have installed systems covering 4 doors in a small Chicago office to 60+ doors across a multi-building campus.

Can we mix credential types? Yes. Every keypad we install supports PIN codes and most also support mobile credentials, fobs, and cards.

Do we need new wiring at every door? Not always. We reuse existing wiring where possible. Many installs need Cat 5e/6 to the reader but reuse existing power and lock hardware.

What happens during a power or internet outage? Local controllers cache credentials and continue granting access during a short internet outage. Battery backup keeps doors functional through a power outage.

Can we add doors later? Yes. Cloud platforms like Brivo and Akuvox scale by adding controllers and readers. We support phased rollouts.

Does Pro Lock handle code compliance and permits? Yes. Every install respects free egress, fire code, and applicable Chicago Building Code requirements.