Access control systems consisting primarily of electronic readers and controllers for controlling access to a premises, and also consisting of exit buttons for access control systems; keypad readers and keypad access units for use with access control systems; readers for reading magnetically encoded swipe cards; readers for reading cards, fobs and tokens containing an RFID module and inductor coil; readers and programmers for use with magnetically encoded swipe cards, RFID proximity cards, fobs and tokens; proximity readers for electrical door operators and locks incorporating hands-free access control connectivity; proximity readers for electrical door operators and locks with long range capabilities; controllers to electrically operate aforementioned readers; controllers for electrically operated locks and motors to open and secure doors and barriers; power supplies for use with access control apparatus; magnetically encoded cards, encoded and RFID cards, fobs and tokens, encoded cards with magnetic strip and RFID module; controlled access security apparatus, namely, electronic locks operated through the use of keycards, through the use of keypads or a combination of keycards and keypads; security control, monitoring and warning apparatus, namely, electric and electronic video and audio surveillance equipment for monitoring and controlling access to and within buildings; vehicle license plate recognition system comprising video cameras and electrical controllers; encoded hands-free electronic key fobs and keycards utilizing dual-frequency operation; controllers and electronic interfaces to operate readers used in hands-free access control systems; electric data cable and electrical connectors to facilitate the installation of all aforementioned equipment; electric and electronic keypads and RFID reader and writer modules for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); external door-entry panels incorporating audio, video and access control utilities; liquid crystal displays for use in access control and building security equipment; exit and entry buttons used with access control systems