Contactless Readers for Government & Municipal Buildings

Simplify staff entry, manage visitor access and control public building zones – using Orbit IP PoE readers to develop your own software platform.

 

PoE Contactless Readers for Government and Civic Use

Orbit IP is a compact PoE-enabled access reader – no controllers or extra power lines needed. Users can authenticate with a badge, key fob, or smartphone. With options for relay output, display feedback, and offline logging it is used in government and manicipal buildings around the world. 

Note: Orbit IP is a reader only. It comes with a simple web-based command set, giving you full control to develop your own software solution.

Why Orbit IP Is Ideal for Civic Infrastructure

Supports standard NFC

Works with MIFARE Classic, DESFire, NTAG cards, plus most NFC-enabled smartphones and wearables.

PoE-enabled for simple installs

Only one Ethernet cable needed for power and data. Orbit IP supports DHCP or static IP.

Built-in relay control

Unlocks doors, gates or barriers with the optional built-in relay, without the need for external hardware.

Offline data resilience

Optional MicroSD card ensures tap data is stored securely during network downtime.

HTTP-based integration

Easily ties into existing civic IT networks. Develop and host your own solution on PHP, .NET and more.

British design and support

Manufactured in the UK and supported from our Headquarters in Poole, Dorset.

Access Solutions for Government Buildings

Use Orbit IP readers to manage:

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Main building and office entrances

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Delivery bay and service‑entrance monitoring

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Sensitive-area access (archives, server racks)

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Library and community-room reservations

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Council chamber and meeting room control

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Temporary credentials for contractors, events, inspections
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