Surveillance / Security
Modernizing Door Access Control for an Education Institution
Client
Education
Industry
Education
Year
Duration
2 weeks
(01)
Project overview.
Summary
An education institution in Gooding, Idaho needed to replace an outdated analog keypad door access system with a modern pass card access control solution. PM2 NET developed the scope of work, project plan, and implementation plan, then deployed experienced field service engineers to complete cabling, controller installation, and door access hardware deployment across a challenging school environment. The result was a more secure, convenient, and scalable access control system tailored to the institution’s aging infrastructure and varied door configurations.
Client Background
The client is a long-established education institution in Gooding, Idaho with a history dating back to 1907. The organization serves students across elementary, middle, and high school programs and is deeply rooted in its community. In addition to core academics, the institution supports advanced placement courses, vocational training, special education programs, athletics, arts, leadership opportunities, and student development initiatives.
(02)
Challenge.
The school’s existing door access system relied on outdated analog keypads installed at individual doors. The institution wanted to modernize the environment with a pass card access control system that would improve security, convenience, and long-term manageability.
The project was complicated by the age and construction of the school buildings. Metal door frames and doors made it difficult to route new cabling and mount access hardware. Existing cabling was not compatible with the new access controllers and door hardware, requiring PM2 NET to install new, higher-gauge cabling throughout the environment.
The building layout also created obstacles. Ceiling barriers, long cable pathways, and the need to pass cable through metal frames increased the technical complexity of the installation. Each door had its own physical conditions, which meant the team had to identify the correct electric strikers and maglocks for varied frame types, metal surfaces, and concrete conditions.
The schedule added another layer of complexity. The project had to be completed by the end of the fiscal year in June, and work had to take place after school hours between 3:45 PM and 10:00 PM to avoid disrupting school operations.
(03)
Result.
PM2 NET began by creating a detailed scope of work, project plan, and implementation plan. This planning process helped define the access control locations, installation requirements, hardware needs, cabling approach, and schedule constraints before field work began.
The team conducted a pre-site survey to assess the physical environment and identify door access locations. PM2 NET verified the existing cabling and hardware to determine what could be reused and what needed to be replaced to support the new access control system.
Experienced PM2 NET field service engineers were then deployed to manage the installation. The team installed new cabling where required, with attention to cable management, routing challenges, ceiling barriers, and the complexities of working through metal door frames and older building materials.
PM2 NET installed access controllers and deployed the appropriate door access hardware for each location. Because each door presented different structural conditions, the team evaluated and implemented suitable electric strikers and maglocks based on the door configuration and installation requirements.
All work was coordinated around the school’s operating schedule. By performing installation activities after school hours, PM2 NET helped the institution avoid disruption to students, faculty, and daily campus operations while keeping the project aligned with the required fiscal-year deadline.
The Result
PM2 NET helped the institution transition from an outdated analog keypad system to a modern pass card door access control solution. The upgraded environment improved security and convenience while creating a more adaptable foundation for future access control needs.
The installation of new, higher-gauge cabling improved the quality and capacity of the underlying wiring infrastructure. Customized door hardware selection helped ensure that the access control solution worked effectively across varied entry points, metal frames, and older building conditions.
The project also improved operational visibility through clearer planning, documented access locations, verified hardware conditions, and a more structured implementation approach. The school gained a more reliable, scalable, and maintainable access control system designed for the realities of its campus environment.
Key Outcomes
Replaced outdated analog keypads with a modern pass card door access system
Installed new higher-gauge cabling to support upgraded access controllers
Customized electric striker and maglock deployment for varied door conditions
Completed installation around school operations using after-hours scheduling
Strengthened campus security, convenience, and long-term system scalability
Surveillance / Security
Modernizing Door Access Control for an Education Institution
Client
Education
Industry
Education
Year
Duration
2 weeks
(01)
Project overview.
Summary
An education institution in Gooding, Idaho needed to replace an outdated analog keypad door access system with a modern pass card access control solution. PM2 NET developed the scope of work, project plan, and implementation plan, then deployed experienced field service engineers to complete cabling, controller installation, and door access hardware deployment across a challenging school environment. The result was a more secure, convenient, and scalable access control system tailored to the institution’s aging infrastructure and varied door configurations.
Client Background
The client is a long-established education institution in Gooding, Idaho with a history dating back to 1907. The organization serves students across elementary, middle, and high school programs and is deeply rooted in its community. In addition to core academics, the institution supports advanced placement courses, vocational training, special education programs, athletics, arts, leadership opportunities, and student development initiatives.
(02)
Challenge.
The school’s existing door access system relied on outdated analog keypads installed at individual doors. The institution wanted to modernize the environment with a pass card access control system that would improve security, convenience, and long-term manageability.
The project was complicated by the age and construction of the school buildings. Metal door frames and doors made it difficult to route new cabling and mount access hardware. Existing cabling was not compatible with the new access controllers and door hardware, requiring PM2 NET to install new, higher-gauge cabling throughout the environment.
The building layout also created obstacles. Ceiling barriers, long cable pathways, and the need to pass cable through metal frames increased the technical complexity of the installation. Each door had its own physical conditions, which meant the team had to identify the correct electric strikers and maglocks for varied frame types, metal surfaces, and concrete conditions.
The schedule added another layer of complexity. The project had to be completed by the end of the fiscal year in June, and work had to take place after school hours between 3:45 PM and 10:00 PM to avoid disrupting school operations.
(03)
Result.
PM2 NET began by creating a detailed scope of work, project plan, and implementation plan. This planning process helped define the access control locations, installation requirements, hardware needs, cabling approach, and schedule constraints before field work began.
The team conducted a pre-site survey to assess the physical environment and identify door access locations. PM2 NET verified the existing cabling and hardware to determine what could be reused and what needed to be replaced to support the new access control system.
Experienced PM2 NET field service engineers were then deployed to manage the installation. The team installed new cabling where required, with attention to cable management, routing challenges, ceiling barriers, and the complexities of working through metal door frames and older building materials.
PM2 NET installed access controllers and deployed the appropriate door access hardware for each location. Because each door presented different structural conditions, the team evaluated and implemented suitable electric strikers and maglocks based on the door configuration and installation requirements.
All work was coordinated around the school’s operating schedule. By performing installation activities after school hours, PM2 NET helped the institution avoid disruption to students, faculty, and daily campus operations while keeping the project aligned with the required fiscal-year deadline.
The Result
PM2 NET helped the institution transition from an outdated analog keypad system to a modern pass card door access control solution. The upgraded environment improved security and convenience while creating a more adaptable foundation for future access control needs.
The installation of new, higher-gauge cabling improved the quality and capacity of the underlying wiring infrastructure. Customized door hardware selection helped ensure that the access control solution worked effectively across varied entry points, metal frames, and older building conditions.
The project also improved operational visibility through clearer planning, documented access locations, verified hardware conditions, and a more structured implementation approach. The school gained a more reliable, scalable, and maintainable access control system designed for the realities of its campus environment.
Key Outcomes
Replaced outdated analog keypads with a modern pass card door access system
Installed new higher-gauge cabling to support upgraded access controllers
Customized electric striker and maglock deployment for varied door conditions
Completed installation around school operations using after-hours scheduling
Strengthened campus security, convenience, and long-term system scalability
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