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Security Brands / American Access Keypads, Cellular Entry Systems & Access Control Parts

Security Brands and American Access Systems products are used on automatic gates, gated communities, apartment entrances, commercial properties, storage facilities, office buildings, residential driveway gates, and managed-access locations where keypad entry, telephone entry, cellular access, card access, or remote gate control is needed. At Gate Openers Unlimited, this page helps customers find Security Brands and AAS cellular telephone entry systems, keypads, proximity readers, card readers, Wiegand accessories, control boards, antenna kits, replacement parts, and related gate access control products.

When choosing a Security Brands or American Access Systems product, start with the access method and the exact model family. A cellular telephone entry system is not selected the same way as a standalone keypad, card reader, Wiegand extender, replacement circuit board, antenna kit, or older wired telephone entry unit. The correct product depends on user or tenant capacity, relay outputs, power, cellular/network requirements, credential format, enclosure style, antenna location, wiring, and the gate operator or access panel receiving the signal.

Security Brands and American Access Control Products

Security Brands Inc. is known for access control products used in gate entry and property access applications. American Access Systems, often abbreviated as AAS, is closely associated with keypad entry systems, telephone entry systems, card access, and gate access control products. Many newer Security Brands products are part of the Ascent line and may use cellular communication, app-based management, cloud access, video calling, or Summit Control-supported features depending on the model.

For gate and property access applications, these products may be used at single-family driveway gates, apartment buildings, gated communities, HOAs, storage facilities, commercial yards, office entrances, parking areas, and shared-access properties. The right system depends on the number of users, whether guests need to call residents, whether cellular service is available, whether card/fob access is needed, and how the system will connect to the gate operator or access hardware.

Shop Security Brands / American Access Systems by Product Type

• Cellular telephone entry systems
• Multi-tenant entry systems
• Residential cellular gate entry systems
• Standalone digital keypads
• Card readers and proximity readers
• Wiegand devices and access control accessories
• Receiver and relay control devices
• Cellular antenna kits and extension kits
• Replacement circuit boards and control boards
• Keypad replacement parts and faceplates
• Mounting accessories, pedestals, and enclosures
• Replacement parts for select AAS and Security Brands systems

Common Security Brands / American Access Product Families

How to Choose the Right Security Brands or AAS Product

Start by deciding how users need to access the property. A single-family driveway gate may only need a residential cellular entry system or keypad, while an apartment community may need a multi-tenant cellular entry system with a directory, app management, or video calling. A commercial site may need card access, relay control, Wiegand devices, or remote management.

• For residential gates: confirm whether the user needs keypad entry, app-based gate control, cellular calling, or a simple relay trigger.
• For apartment or HOA entrances: check tenant capacity, directory needs, cellular signal, management method, relay outputs, and whether video calling is needed.
• For storage and commercial properties: verify user management, card/fob access, gate operator input, power, enclosure location, and credential format.
• For replacement keypads: match the AAS or Security Brands model, user capacity, relay output, enclosure style, and wiring.
• For replacement boards: match the board number, product family, cellular generation, connector layout, and firmware/product version when available.
• For antenna kits: confirm the cellular device model, antenna connector, cable length, mounting location, and signal conditions.
• For Wiegand or card access: verify reader format, credential type, controller compatibility, wiring distance, and power.

Before Ordering Security Brands / American Access Parts

• Confirm whether the product is branded Security Brands, American Access Systems, AAS, Ascent, PhoneAire, PhoneLink, Advantage, or another related family.
• Check the exact model number and part number from the existing access control unit, keypad, board, reader, antenna, or accessory.
• Verify whether the system uses cellular service, wired telephone service, Wiegand wiring, standalone keypad control, or relay-only control.
• For cellular systems, confirm signal strength, antenna placement, account/service requirements, and whether the system supports the desired management platform.
• For multi-tenant systems, verify tenant capacity, directory needs, display type, video requirements, relay outputs, and property management needs.
• For keypads and readers, confirm voltage, relay output, user capacity, credential format, enclosure rating, and weather exposure.
• For replacement boards, match the exact board number, product generation, connector layout, cellular generation, and compatible model.
• Do not use an access control product to bypass gate safety devices, fire access requirements, emergency access requirements, monitored safety devices, or required entrapment protection.

Security Brands / American Access Compatibility and Fitment Notes

Security Brands and American Access Systems compatibility depends on the exact model, communication method, cellular generation, keypad style, relay output, Wiegand format, board version, antenna setup, and the connected gate operator or access control system. Two access control products may look similar but use different firmware, cellular modules, directories, boards, wiring terminals, or service requirements.

When replacing an AAS keypad, Ascent board, antenna, reader, Wiegand device, or telephone entry component, match the model and part number whenever possible. Older PhoneAire, PhoneLink, Advantage, and other AAS products may have limited replacement parts or may be better served by upgrading to a current Security Brands or Ascent product depending on the site.

If the Security Brands or American Access product is connected to a gate operator, access control panel, electric strike, maglock, telephone entry system, fire access device, emergency access system, or commercial access cabinet, have a qualified technician verify wiring and operation. Do not bypass gate photo eyes, safety edges, safety loops, emergency access equipment, monitored safety inputs, or required entrapment protection.

Related Security Brands / American Access Categories

• Access Control
• Telephone Entry Systems
• Cellular Telephone Entry Systems
• Gate Keypads
• Card Readers and Proximity Readers
• Wiegand Access Control
• Gate Opener Accessories
• Remote Gate Control
• Control Boards
• Replacement Access Control Parts
• Pedestals and Mounting Accessories
• Commercial Gate Operator Accessories

South Florida Local Pickup

Gate Openers Unlimited is located in South Florida and offers local pickup from our Hialeah Gardens warehouse when available. This is helpful for local gate technicians, access control installers, property managers, HOAs, apartment communities, storage facilities, commercial properties, and homeowners who need Security Brands or American Access Systems keypads, cellular entry systems, boards, antennas, readers, or related access control parts without waiting on standard shipping. Please confirm availability before heading to the warehouse.

Security Brands / American Access Systems FAQ

What are Security Brands and American Access Systems products used for?

Security Brands and American Access Systems products are used for gate access control, cellular telephone entry, keypad entry, card access, Wiegand control, remote gate operation, and managed property access. Common applications include residential gates, gated communities, apartments, storage facilities, commercial entrances, and HOA access points.

Is American Access Systems the same as Security Brands?

American Access Systems, often abbreviated AAS, is closely associated with Security Brands Inc. Some products may be labeled American Access Systems, AAS, Security Brands, SBI, or Ascent depending on the model and product generation.

What is the Ascent product line?

Ascent is a Security Brands access control product line that includes cellular telephone entry, residential entry, multi-tenant entry, and remote gate or door control products. Some Ascent systems may use cloud-based management, cellular communication, app control, video calling, or directory features depending on the model.

How do I choose the right Security Brands entry system?

Start with the property type and access need. A single-family gate may need a residential cellular system or keypad, while an apartment or HOA entrance may need a multi-tenant system with directory access, cellular calling, multiple relays, and remote management.

Can Security Brands products connect to automatic gate operators?

Yes, select Security Brands and AAS products can connect to compatible gate operators using relay outputs or access control wiring. The gate operator input, relay type, power, and safety-device setup should be verified before installation.

What should I check before replacing an AAS keypad or entry system?

Check the exact model number, user capacity, relay output, voltage, enclosure style, communication method, wiring terminals, and whether the existing system uses standalone keypad control, telephone entry, cellular control, or Wiegand access.

Can older PhoneAire or PhoneLink systems be replaced with newer Ascent systems?

Sometimes, but the site requirements should be checked first. Older telephone entry systems may have different wiring, communication methods, power requirements, enclosure sizes, and relay setups than newer cellular Ascent systems.

Do Security Brands / American Access products require professional installation?

Many Security Brands and AAS products connect to gate operators, access control panels, cellular entry systems, keypads, readers, electric locks, and commercial access wiring. A qualified gate or access control technician should handle installation or replacement when wiring, account setup, cellular signal, relay outputs, or safety-device integration is involved.