Brivo ACS6100 Control Panel: Specs, Expansion Boards & Cloud Access Control
Brivo control panels bridge the gap between cloud services and local door hardware. The Brivo ACS6100 is the backbone of a modern Brivo access control deployment, supporting existing ACS6000 main boards while adding ACS6100 door and I/O expansion options for larger, multi-door sites.
Key Capabilities
- Scalable expansion: Supports up to 14 expansion boards on CAN bus.
- Reader capacity: Up to 30 card readers per control panel (site design dependent).
- Reader protocols: Brivo Smart Readers, OSDP, and Wiegand.
- Cloud features: Remote firmware updates and Brivo Mobile Pass support.
- Wireless locks: Select Brivo wireless lock integrations.
- Communications: Ethernet or Wi-Fi to host; cellular available on request.
- Security: Digital certificate–based host authentication, encrypted storage and communications.
- Modular growth: Door and I/O expansions add capacity as your footprint grows.
Models & Chassis Options
- B-ACS6100R-E (Regular Panel) — Regular chassis, main board, power supply board, battery, and transformer. Accommodates two additional accessory boards.
- B-ACS6100L-E (Large Panel) — Large chassis, main board, two power supply boards, two batteries, and two transformers. Accommodates six additional accessory boards.
Expansion & Accessories
- B-ACS6100-DB — Two-reader Door Expansion Board
- B-ACS6100-IO — Input/Output Expansion Board
- B-ACS6100-PSB — Power Supply Board
- B-ACS6100-ADPL — Adapter plate to mount B-ACS6100-DB or B-ACS6100-IO in ACS6000/6008 cabinets
- B-ACS6100R-EXP — ACS6100 Regular Expansion Chassis
- B-ACS6100L-EXP — ACS6100 Large Expansion Chassis
- B-ACS6000-MBE — Two-reader Main Board for Brivo Access (ACS6000 series)
Typical Topology
- Host connection via Ethernet/Wi-Fi (cellular optional) with certificate-based authentication.
- ACS6100 main board supervises door and I/O expansion boards over CAN bus.
- Readers connect via OSDP or Wiegand; Brivo Smart Readers supported.
- Mobile credentials via Brivo Mobile Pass; selected wireless locks integrate where appropriate.
Quick Specs
| Feature | Summary |
|---|---|
| Expansion Capacity | Up to 14 door/I-O boards on CAN bus |
| Readers per Panel | Up to 30 (design dependent) |
| Protocols | Brivo Smart Readers, OSDP, Wiegand |
| Host Comms | Ethernet / Wi-Fi; cellular optional |
| Security | Digital certificates; encrypted storage & transport |
| Management | Cloud managed with remote firmware updates |
Resources
Download the Brivo ACS6100 Data Sheet (PDF)
Plan Your Deployment
Designing a new system or migrating from ACS6000? We configure cloud access control with the right mix of readers, mobile credentials, and expansions. Explore our Access Control options or request a site visit.