Calibre Fitness recently commissioned EAC Fire & Security to upgrade their building’s access control. The gym had already purchased a new door-entry reader system to integrate with their membership management software, GymMaster.
Our team’s task was to install the new reader and door controller, connect the system to the site’s router for online integration, and at the same time preserve the existing keypad entry system — ensuring both old and new access methods would work together seamlessly.
What We Did
- Reader & Door Controller Installation — We mounted the new door-entry reader at the main access point and installed the corresponding controller inside a secure enclosure.
- Network Integration — The controller was connected to the gym’s router, enabling real-time communication with GymMaster. This allows membership status, access permissions, and logs to synchronise automatically with the door-entry hardware.
- Retained Keypad Entry — As requested by the client, we maintained the existing keypad system. We configured the new controller so that both entry methods (keypad and GymMaster-reader) operate in harmony, giving flexibility and redundancy.
- Testing & Commissioning — After wiring and configuration, we tested the system thoroughly: credentials registration, access permissions, fail-safe behaviour, and remote unlock from GymMaster — ensuring a robust and user-friendly setup.
Why This Upgrade Matters for Gyms
1. Seamless Member Management
By integrating the access reader with GymMaster, Calibre Fitness now benefits from automatic membership-based access control. When a member’s subscription is active, their credentials grant entry; when it lapses, access is revoked — without manual intervention. This helps to eliminate unauthorised usage and administrative overhead.
2. Enhanced Security & Control
Modern gyms face risks such as membership fraud, tailgating, and unauthorised access. A professionally installed access control system reduces these risks by ensuring only valid members gain entry—ideal if the gym operates extended hours or 24/7.
3. Flexibility & Convenience
Retaining the keypad ensures a fallback entry method (useful for staff, maintenance, or during system upgrades), while the new reader adds modern credentials such as fobs, cards, or mobile access. This hybrid approach offers both convenience and reliability.
4. Future-Proof & Scalable Setup
Because the system is now networked and integrated, Calibre Fitness can easily expand: additional doors, different user groups (staff, members, visitors), timed access control, and centralised logging — ideal for growth or multi-site management. Many gyms worldwide are shifting toward such scalable, software-driven access control.
Why Choose EAC Fire & Security
At EAC Fire & Security, we specialise in both fire-safety and security systems — including access control, intercoms, and integrated building security. Our experience across residential, commercial, and leisure sectors ensures we deliver robust, code-compliant, and future-ready solutions.
For Calibre Fitness, we combined technical know-how, precise wiring and commissioning, and integration capabilities to deliver a door-entry system that meets modern security and operational needs.
If you run a gym, fitness studio, or commercial facility and want secure, reliable access control — whether via membership system, keypad, fob, or mobile credentials — get in touch. We’ll tailor a solution that fits your business and keeps your premises secure.
See our full Access Control services here: EAC Fire & Security – Access Control
