Access Control Cable

Set up your new access control system using our range of reliable access control cable. Access control cables are components required for today's card reader/keypad, door contact, request to exit and lock power device connectivity. They are specifically made for exclusive access control components. Each access control component requires a certain type of cable to connect a device unlike IP cameras where a single cable is required for connectivity. Here are the types of wires and cables required for different access controls:
  • 18/2 cable is used for Lock Power
  • 18/6 cable is used for Reader Power/Communication
  • 22/4 cable is used for RTE Buttons/PIR
  • 24/2 cable is used for Door/Latch Position Contacts
What do the numbers represents on access control cables? The 18 in a 18/2 cable represents the wire gauge (AWG) or thickness. The voltage, amperage drawn and cable run distance all depend on the cable wire thickness. 24, 22, 18, and 16 are the most common AWG sizes you'll see often. The lower the AWG, the more voltage and longer distance because the wire diameter is larger in this case. The '/2' stands for a 2 conductor cable because there is only 1 pair of cable that can be used in the cable.

Access control cables available within our inventory are widely used in offices, public buildings, hospitals, government, commercial and retail organizations where safety and security is a top priority.


JMAC delivers a wide power and lock access control cable designed to deliver power to devices. These units can also wire contacts, sensors, cameras, and more for I/O linked functions. Normally, power and lock wires come as a pair of black and red wires powering devices like lighted RTE Push Buttons, strikes, maglocks, strikes and more. Many of the cables and wires for power and locks that we carry have either 2 or 4 conductors and a 18 wire thickness. Talk to a JMAC support specialist at 516-812-0917 for help finding the right configurations for your project.

JMAC's range of reader cable is an economical way of connecting readers to controllers. Reader cable normally requires 6 to 8 conductor cables '/6 or /8', excluding conductors for power and drain wires. Each cable is color coded and has a unique function of the reader. It is common for the data wires to be color coded green and white and power to have red and black color wires. Any other reader wire color represents other functions. For added convenience, some readers may have extra functions such as a reader LED indicator and beep, which require more than 6 or 8 conductors. We carry several variations of low voltage access control reader cables from top brands like Honeywell Genesis to suit the needs of your project.