Visonic CL-80 - Indoor Outdoor Keypad

About - Visonic CL-80

Primarily used in outdoor applications, the CL-80 includes a gasket for weater resistant operation.

The CL-80 comes with many features only found in more expensive key pads. It may be used simply to unlock a door, or the CL-80 may also tie into Alarm Systems or any other Parent Security System.

The housing includes Anti-Tamper features that can sound an alarm if the faceplate is removed. It will also alarm if any attempt is made to remove the unit from the wall.

CL-80 Operations

The CL-80 is a stand-alone digital keypad for access control applications. This unit is weather-resistant (IP54) for outdoor / indoor use. It activates a built-in, high-powered relay and operates from a 12/24 V AC or DC power supply.

The CL-80 permits up to 56 individual access codes. Authorized users can control applications such as electrical locking, electrical switching and arming/disarming alarm systems. Unauthorized entry is prevented by a penalty timer that locks the keypad for 30 seconds after three consecutive invalid code entries.

A special request-to-exit (REX) input is inlcuded. Most often, REX signals are used with mag locks for a person exiting the door. Upon exiting, the person will press a button or a touch bar to signal an exit request. This signal runs through the keypad then unlocks the door (mag lock).

In addition to access control, the CL-80 can be integrated with an alarm system for enhanced security. The unit can arm or disarm an alarm system from the keypad.

An ''Ambush'' feature allows a person in distress to set off a silent alarm. This can be accomplished be selecting a specific code that initiates the panic alarm. A better method is available that does require users to remember a separate ''Ambush'' code. This is the addition of a specific digit that can be added to a user code to signal an ''Ambush''.

For example, if all users are assigned 4-digit codes, a 5th digit can be designated as the ''Ambush'' code. A user entering ''1-2-3-4'' could add ''9'' after the last digit to set off the silent alarm.

Tips from the Pros

You won't find a better outdoor keypad at a better price.

The key to the CL-80 is it's many features. We have many customers such as hospitals and schools that use the CL-80 throughout their buildings. It's a one size fits all keypad.

A hospital, for example, may use the CL-80 on some doors where the keypad simply unlocks the doors. They will then use the same unit in other applications that require more sophistication. A back delivery door is one application that would differ from the pharmacy area, for example.

It would be difficult to come up with an application that would not suit the CL-80 keypad. And you won't find another keypad with these features at a better price.