IEI 212W

[Bob La Londe]

I have several IEI 212W keypads in service. Almost all of them have keys
that have failed. In some cases I was able to convince the client to simply
select a new code or codes that dose not include those bad keys. In a
couple cases the bad key is the * key which is equivalent to the "enter"
key. I am looking for a better flush mount outdoor keypad to replace these
units with. One that is less prone to key failure, and/or the keys may be
cleaned and/or repaired.

IEI actually makes a decent surface mount "armored" keypad, but it is not
suitable for locations where a flush mount keypad has been previously
installed without major reconstructive work on some surfaces.

--
The Security Consultant
Bob La Londe - Owner
849 S Ave C
Yuma, Az 85364

(928)782-9765 ofc
(928)782-7873 fax

 

[Frank Olson]

I have several IEI 212W keypads in service. Almost all of them have keys
that have failed. In some cases I was able to convince the client to
simply
select a new code or codes that dose not include those bad keys. In a
couple cases the bad key is the * key which is equivalent to the "enter"
key. I am looking for a better flush mount outdoor keypad to replace these
units with. One that is less prone to key failure, and/or the keys may be
cleaned and/or repaired.

IEI actually makes a decent surface mount "armored" keypad, but it is not
suitable for locations where a flush mount keypad has been previously
installed without major reconstructive work on some surfaces.

--
The Security Consultant
Bob La Londe - Owner
849 S Ave C
Yuma, Az 85364

(928)782-9765 ofc
(928)782-7873 fax

Interesting. I have 144 IEI 212's "out there"... The only "problem" I've
encountered with them was with vandalism. I've found them to be pretty
"rock solid" otherwise...


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[Bob La Londe]

Which IEI 212 models do you have in service? The W uses a bubble switch that
breaks down over time.

 

[Frank Olson]

Which IEI 212 models do you have in service? The W uses a bubble switch
that
breaks down over time.

They're all "W's". Your customers must be "heavy fingered"... )

 

[Bob La Londe]

Maybe, one goes into the back door in my office, and one is on the garage
door opener at my house. Neither gets much traffic. Just age and exposure.
I have a few in high traffic areas also, they do not seem to fail any
quicker than the low traffic ones, but they all suffer from button failure.
How old are the ones you are using.

P.S. I much prefer carbon contact buttons. I can clean and repair them
almost infinitely.

 

[Frank Olson]

Maybe, one goes into the back door in my office, and one is on the garage
door opener at my house. Neither gets much traffic. Just age and
exposure.
I have a few in high traffic areas also, they do not seem to fail any
quicker than the low traffic ones, but they all suffer from button
failure.
How old are the ones you are using.

P.S. I much prefer carbon contact buttons. I can clean and repair them
almost infinitely.

Last one I bought was just a few weeks ago... I've got a few that are
around 5 years and still in service. Most are exposed to "weather" to a
certain extent. Most have failed as a result of vandalism or an attempted
break-in. All are tampered which has resulted in three actual arrests. One
involved a Police dog take-down of two perps in full view of the security
cameras. *That* is one video that would qualify as one of "America's
Funniest". On perp almost escaped when he shimmied out of his jeans but the
dog grabbed his ass and just held on...


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