AXON Master Lite is a modular access controller for elevators, doors and garages. It brings together four SSR outputs, a reader input, Ethernet and CAN connectivity, with system nodes for expansion.
One compact controller. The building’s key connections in one place.
Access that fits the way you use your building.
From the main entrance to an authorised floor. Manage who can enter, where they can go and which spaces they can use.
One card for each user, with permissions by floor. Choose a cabin controller or a modular master with relay nodes.
The main entrance, an office or a technical room. Connect suitable readers and modules to the permissions each user needs.
Define who may enter. The output module connects to the control input of the building’s gate or barrier.
AXON develops access control systems for elevators, doors, shared entrances and garages. The idea is simple: the card identifies the user, and the system configuration determines where they can go. In an apartment building, that might include the main entrance and their floor. In a business, it could mean an office, a warehouse or a staff-only area.
Master Lite is the compact controller in AXON’s modular architecture. It has four onboard SSR outputs, Ethernet, CAN, one Wiegand reader input and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, plus a connector for an optional LTE module. Projects that need more outputs or readers can expand through system nodes.
AXON also offers a cabin controller with many relays on one board. With the modular approach, the same master works inside or outside the cabin. A master outside can serve landing readers, entrances, garages and barriers while relay nodes inside the cabin connect to floor signals on the same compatible CAN lines. This reduces the number of board types needed and lets placement follow the building’s cabling.
The team is based in Kosovo, and the system can be planned for international projects. Existing equipment, installation requirements and support needs are assessed for each location. Explore the AXON product family and access control solutions.
The 3D model shows the actual Rev 0.46 PCB, including its logo and markings. The QR code on the back opens axon-access.com.
Two AXON architectures
Start with the building: where the buttons are, where readers will go and how many access points need connecting.
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The controller sits inside the cabin, close to the button panel. Its outputs connect to the floor selection signals and are enabled according to the card’s permissions.
AXON Master Lite
The master has four onboard SSR outputs. It can sit inside or outside the cabin, with output nodes beside the panel and readers at the landing, entrance, garage or barrier. Compatible devices share the same CAN lines.
From the reader to the building network, these are the connections available on Master Lite.
Built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connects the master to a wireless network, alongside the Ethernet port for a wired connection.
An Ethernet cable connects the master to the building network. The RJ45 port connects to the local network switch.
The CAN interface links the master to other nodes, allowing the system to expand with additional outputs and readers.
Four SSR outputs provide COM/NO contacts for 12–24 V DC electronic signals. They do not power locks and must not connect to mains voltage.
An external reader reads the card and sends its data to the master through the Wiegand input. The reader and its output format are selected for the system configuration.
The expansion connector supports an external LTE module when a project requires cellular connectivity. The module is not included on the board.
The user presents a card. Behind that simple action are the reader, controller, access permissions and the output that signals the connected equipment.
The RFID reader is the device beside a door or elevator panel where a user presents their card or tag. Master Lite has a Wiegand input for receiving data from a compatible reader. It acts as the system controller; the external reader handles radio communication with the card. For the role of each device, see our RFID access control guide.
Selection starts with the card type, reader and communication format. A Wiegand port alone does not guarantee credential security or compatibility with every RFID card. Protection depends on the complete chain, from the card and reader to the controller and its configuration.
A resident may need access to the main entrance, garage and their own floor. Maintenance staff may need a different set of access points, while a visitor may only need the entrance assigned to their visit. These access rules are defined during configuration, together with user roles and credential validity.
In the AXON architecture, the master makes the access decision. The platform manages data and communication with devices. Network functions, permissions and synchronisation are defined in the installation configuration.
In an elevator, an output can interact with the button signal for an authorised floor. For a door or garage, the connection is designed around the equipment’s control input and a suitable output module. Master Lite’s four SSR outputs are for 12–24 V DC electronic button signals; they do not directly power locks, motors or mains-voltage loads.
Installation planning considers the existing signals, wiring arrangement and receiving equipment. Access control authorises use; elevator safety, emergency egress and gate automation functions are handled by the relevant equipment and system design.
Ethernet, CAN and the LTE connector serve different parts of the master’s connectivity. The choice starts with the building’s infrastructure and the equipment specified for the project.
The RJ45 port connects the master to the local network through the building’s switch. Planning establishes the master’s position, the network connection point and the cable route. A physical Ethernet connection and access to an online service are separate conditions.
Ethernet · RJ45The CAN interface connects the master to other nodes. Cable topology and termination must suit the master’s position on the bus. Node compatibility and communication are defined for the project configuration. Explore the role of the AXON Node within the product family.
CAN · Expansion through nodesThe board includes a connector for an external LTE module when cellular connectivity is needed. The module is not included. Module selection, power supply, antenna and cabinet placement are addressed during installation planning.
Optional module · not includedChoose the points where you need to manage entry. The master, readers and output modules are arranged around the building’s spaces and equipment.
Elevator access control links an RFID card to the floors its user is permitted to reach. In residential buildings, it helps manage access for residents. In offices or hotels, it can separate floors by use. The system can use a cabin controller with multiple relays, or a modular master with expansion nodes.
Start with the existing panel: the number of floors, the signals the buttons expect and the available locations for the reader and controller. Read our elevator access control guide.
Door access control uses readers and permissions to determine who may enter an area. It can be planned for the main entrance, offices, storage areas or technical rooms. Cards and access points are organised around users and their responsibilities.
A door installation also needs an assessment of the lock, power supply, exit button and free-egress arrangement. The output module must suit the equipment; a signal output on the master does not replace the lock’s power supply.
In a shared garage, access rules can be assigned to users who are entitled to enter. The master and nodes are positioned around the readers and control points, taking distances and building infrastructure into account.
Integration uses a suitable control input on the gate or barrier automation system. The motor, sensors and protective functions remain part of that system. Compatibility is confirmed against the equipment model, not simply the number of relays.
For a building with several entrances, elevators and garages, planning begins with a map of its access points. Nodes allow readers and outputs to be distributed close to where they are used, while the master retains its central role.
Rather than managing each entrance separately, the plan defines which areas each user group may use. The number of masters and bus segments depends on confirmed system capacity and the available cabling.
Administrators, technicians and maintenance companies have different access needs from residents. Project planning defines service cards, the areas staff need to reach and how access is managed, including technical rooms, staff entrances and shared spaces.
AXON connects physical access control with administration in the platform. The platform also includes elevator maintenance records with the technician, status, dates and service notes. These records help track work; they do not replace technical inspections.
Offices, residential developments and buildings with different user groups often share the same need: to organise entry without issuing keys for every area. The AXON team is based in Kosovo, but the system is not limited to the Kosovo market.
Projects in other countries are assessed for local infrastructure, installation requirements, communication modules and support arrangements. This does not imply automatic certification or availability in every market.
The controller handles the physical side of access. The AXON platform manages user data and administrative processes. They work together, with distinct roles.
Each master stores up to 1,000,000 cards. Administrators assign users to entrances, floors, doors, garages and barriers, with schedules and validity periods for each permission. A resident, employee or service team can use the selected points at the times they need them.
The AXON platform keeps payment records, maintenance history and service validity. Administrators choose which access points are linked to a validity or payment deadline. When that deadline expires, access is blocked at the designated points, and residents receive advance notice on their phones.
The rule can apply to elevator access or a garage entrance without restricting every door in the building. At an emergency exit, only entry may be restricted; escape and emergency release remain free. Payment administration stays in the platform, while the master applies the access rules.
Card, permission and configuration changes are distributed across connected masters in real time. Administrators can also deactivate a selected reader or subordinate node remotely. A remote change requires a working connection to the receiving master and device; a disconnected site receives updates after communication returns.
Communication between subordinate devices and the master is encrypted, as are the master’s links to cloud services. Ethernet provides the wired network connection, CAN connects local readers and nodes, and MQTT carries system messages. Master Lite also includes Wi-Fi; an optional external LTE module supplies the cellular connection.
The Wiegand input is a separate reader interface and is not an encrypted connection. Its card format and reader compatibility are selected for the installation; the encryption used by AXON’s subordinate-device links does not turn Wiegand into an encrypted bus.
Installers can connect a phone to Master Lite through its supported local Wi-Fi connection or the local network to inspect the master and connected devices. This brings diagnostics to the place where the equipment is installed. Remote administration uses the platform while the system is connected.
See how the complete AXON system works, or discuss your building with the AXON team. We can map readers, relay nodes, schedules and administration to your entrances and existing equipment.
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Controller connections, outputs and interfaces.
| Ethernet | RJ45 port for the local network |
|---|---|
| CAN | 1 interface for system nodes |
| Wiegand | 1 input for a compatible reader |
| Wiegand reader | Compatible reader with a 12 V supply |
| Quantity | 4 outputs |
|---|---|
| Contacts | COM / NO |
| Application | 12–24 V DC electronic button signals |
| Limitations | Not a lock power supply; not for mains voltage |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi connection | Built into the board |
| LTE | Connector for an optional external module |
| LTE module | Not included on the board |
| Revision | Rev 0.46 |
|---|---|
| Master power supply | 12 V DC; separate from USB-C |
| USB-C | Service interface; does not power the master |
| Stored cards per master | Up to 1,000,000 |
| Addressed subordinate devices | Up to 240 readers and nodes per master |
| Rear QR code | Link to axon-access.com |
The master coordinates the system. Nodes add outputs, readers identify users and modules extend connectivity.
Access controller with two isolated CAN channels
Two isolated CAN channels, EMI filtering and separately monitored power for each branch.
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Expansion node
Eight additional SSR contacts for control signals, with CAN communication and an indicator for each channel.
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RFID/NFC reader
RFID/NFC reader with an onboard antenna, CAN communication and audible and visual feedback at the access point.
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Cellular communication module
Cellular module with a SIM slot and antenna connection, for compatible AXON configurations that need LTE communication.
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