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Bringing Online and Offline Access Control Together with PAC Lock
Posted:
March 05, 2026
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Managing access control across a site often means working with a mix of wired (online) and wireless (offline) doors.
Each type presents its own practical considerations, yet administration shouldn’t have to be divided across separate systems. PAC Lock has been developed to bridge this gap, allowing both online and offline doors to be managed within the Access Central™ platform.
The result is a unified workflow that keeps administration straightforward, even when buildings require a blend of technologies.
A Unified Process for Mixed Access Control Environments
PAC Lock uses the PAC OPS™ credentials, our high-security AEs 128bit certified solution, to connect offline devices to the central system, maintaining the same credentials used across wired online doors.
Access permissions, event activity, and revalidation data are stored directly on the credential. When presented at an offline lock, whether an electronic cylinder, handle set, or cabinet lock, the device checks permissions locally to open the door and records the interaction without requiring a live network connection.
When the same credential is next updated via an Access Central™ updating device, stored events are retrieved and permissions refreshed. This approach allows administrators to see complete activity across all doors, which can be viewed as part of a report with all events from online and offline doors listed based on the time the event occurred, not when the offline event was uploaded to the software.
Consistent Administration Within Access Central™
One of the system’s key strengths is that offline devices fit seamlessly into the existing Access Central™ workflow. Devices are added and configured using the familiar steps, as wired doors, access groups, and credential assignments follow the established process. Revalidation schedules are also managed centrally.
A consistent approach streamlines installation, reduces training time, and eliminates the operational burden of switching between different systems or methods. This becomes critical on sites where practical constraints necessitate a combination of online control and offline hardware.
PAC Lock uses the industry standard OSS to manage the offline access permissions, which are added to our PAC OPS credentials, enabling it to be introduced into existing PAC installations. This flexibility makes it suitable for areas where cabling is not feasible or where network connectivity cannot be maintained.
Broad Compatibility for a Wide Range of Applications
PAC Lock supports a variety of lock formats, allowing it to be used across diverse environments. Electronic cylinders, handle sets, and cabinet locks can all be incorporated into the system. Whether for main entrances, internal rooms, storage areas, or remote site locations, the same central platform can oversee access permissions and activity.
This broad compatibility allows organisations to adapt the hardware to the needs of each door while maintaining a unified approach to administration and reporting across the site.
See how PAC Lock simplifies access control across online and offline doors.
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