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Acre Smart Controller: Only What You Need. Everything You Expect.
Access control shouldn't be one-size-fits-all. It should fit your business today and scale with you tomorrow. That’s the thinking behind the new Acre Smart Controller (ASC).
ASC gives small to medium-sized organizations direct access to the Acre Access Control platform – the premier cloud-native solution – through modern, secure, and adaptable hardware. Designed for flexibility and built to scale, the Acre Smart Controller gives you only what you need and everything you expect.
Enterprise-Grade Access, Right-Sized for Your Business
With ASC, growing businesses get the power and reliability of an enterprise-class system without the complexity or cost that usually comes with it. Whether you're running a single site or planning for expansion, ASC gives you the tools you need, only when you need them.
Key Benefits
🔒 Enterprise-Class Platform, Right-Sized for You
Gain full access to Acre’s cloud-native access control platform—trusted by enterprises worldwide—via a compact, efficient controller designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses.
📈 Tailored for SMBs, Built for Scale
Support for up to 250,000 cardholders, 512 access levels per user, and 50,000 buffered transactions ensures your system grows with your needs.
🧩 Scalable & Modular by Design
Acre Access Control’s cloud-first architecture and ASC’s modular hardware allow it to evolve with you—supporting standalone or multi-site deployments.
🔁 Smooth System Integration
Compatible with both Wiegand and OSDP, ASC enables a seamless transition from legacy to modern infrastructure—on your timeline.
🚪 Flexible Entry Management
Manage up to 4 doors and 8 readers, giving you versatile configuration options as your access needs grow.
⚡ Connected for Action
Includes 4 relays and 12 inputs for broad event control—ready to respond when and how you need it.
🧠 Built for What’s Next
Future expansions, like Wi-Fi, additional relays, or RS-485 ports, are supported via Acre’s innovative click module system—so you’re never boxed in.
🛡 Compliance-Ready
Meets FCC, UL, CE, RoHS & EU REACH standards—engineered to support compliance in regulated industries.
🔧 Dependable Supply Chain & Service
Backed by a stable global supply network and responsive Acre support, ASC is built for reliability—before and after installation.
Powerful Features. Practical Design.
The Acre Smart Controller offers advanced features like:
- TLS 1.3 in transit and AES 256-bit encryption at rest for secure communications and data
- Support for 9-digit PINs and macro-based automations
- A robust design tested for performance and reliability across a wide temperature and humidity range
Whether you're managing daily operations or planning your long-term security roadmap, ASC brings performance, efficiency, and adaptability together in one intelligent device.
Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All—and Why That’s a Good Thing
The majority of access control systems are smaller than you might expect. In fact, nearly 80% of deployments cover eight doors or fewer. That’s why we designed the Acre Smart Controller (ASC) to address this underserved segment—without compromising on essential features, security, or future readiness.
Together, ASC + Acre Access Control deliver enterprise-grade functionality that’s right-sized for your environment, giving you:
- Optimized scale for real-world use cases
- Superior value with essential features, not bloated overhead
- Simple deployment with enterprise-level security
Whether you're managing a single location or planning for multi-site growth, ASC adapts to your pace – and your budget.
Built to Scale, Built to Last
The Acre Smart Controller is more than capable out of the box – but it’s also built for what’s next. With our innovative click module system, you can expand your system over time by adding:
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Additional relays
- RS-485 ports and more
This modular flexibility ensures you’re never boxed in. You get future-ready hardware that evolves with your needs, without forcing premature upgrades or replacements.
Simplify Without Sacrificing Security
The ASC integrates modern security standards, robust encryption, and industry compliance from day one. Combined with the Acre Access Control platform, you get a secure, cloud-native solution that protects your assets and streamlines your operations with unmatched reliability and responsive support.
And with ASC, you’re not overbuilding. You’re building smart – on a platform that’s ready for what’s next.
Innovation meets security – and it’s ready now.
To learn more about how ASC fits into your physical security strategy, contact our team to get started today: Let’s Talk.
