--Access Control Solution
Know who's using what. Every time.
RFID-based tool access control that verifies training, logs usage, and keeps untrained users off dangerous equipment—automatically and without friction.
| 50K+ |
USERS MANAGED
| 100% |
ACCOUNTABILITY
| <1s |
BADGE-TO-POWER
THE CHALLENGE
When anyone can flip a switch, everyone's at risk.
Open access to powerful equipment creates liability, wastes resources, and puts people in danger. Paper sign-in sheets can't solve this.
Untrained Operators
A student who skipped table saw training can still turn it on. A new employee can operate a CNC without certification. The machine doesn't know the difference.
After-Hours Access
Members using equipment unsupervised. Students in labs without instructors. You need boundaries—but manual lockouts kill flexibility.
Liability Exposure
After an incident, can you prove the operator was trained? Can you show you took reasonable precautions? Documentation gaps become legal vulnerabilities.
Untracked Usage
When equipment breaks, who was the last user? When consumables run out, which projects consumed them? Without data, you're guessing.
THE SOLUTION
Access that's earned, not assumed.
A complete system for controlling, tracking, and reporting on who uses what equipment—and when.
SIGNON SYSTEM | PERMISSIONS & ACCESS TIMES | RFiD TOOL ACCESS | USAGE TRACKING & REPORTING
01.
SignOn System
Badge in. Get authorized. Start working.
The GRIT SignOn is the point of interaction between users and your access control system. Users tap, swipe, or scan their facility ID or RFID credential, the system verifies permissions in real time, and provides a temporary GRIT RFiD card to user while in the shop.
- Large touchscreen interface that can be wall-mounted or desk-mounted
- Supports various identification methods including barcode, magnetic swipe, and mobile wallet cards
- Sub-second authorization with numerous login options for time tracking, job codes, and permission verification
- User management with bulk import via CSV or API integration
02.
Permissions & Access Times
Complete control over who can use what—and when.
GRIT Track is the central database and management interface for your entire access control system. Define users, assign tool permissions, set access schedules, manage training requirements, and delegate administrative roles—all from one intuitive dashboard.
- Per-tool or tool-group permission assignments
- Training requirements with certification tracking and expiration dates
- Time-based access windows—by day, time, or custom schedules
- User groups for streamlined permission management
- Tiered admin roles: SignOn, Asset, and Full administrator roles
- SignOn admin role lets authorized staff certify users on the spot
03.
RFID Tool Access
No permission, no power. It's that simple.
GRIT Lock Triggers control the actual power to your equipment. When a user badges in at a tool's RFiD reader, the system checks GRIT Track for permissions—and if authorized, the Trigger unlocks the tool. Unauthorized users simply can't turn it on.
- GRIT Triggers control power flow to any piece of equipment that uses electricity
- Inline installation between outlet and tool—no tool modification needed
- Low-voltage power for each tool's RFiD device is run from the tool's GRIT Trigger ensuring a clean installation
- User logout options to fit every facility or tool optimally—from configurable timeout settings to tap in/tap out and more
- GRIT Emergency Stop integration for safety system coordination
04.
Usage Tracking & Reporting
Every session. Every user. Every minute.
Every badge tap, every tool session, every denied access attempt—logged automatically with timestamps. Get complete visibility into how your equipment is used, who your power users are, and generate reports for billing, compliance, or safety investigations.
- Real-time dashboard showing active sessions across your facility
- Historical logs with user, tool, timestamp, and session duration
- Utilization reports by tool, user, time period, or user demographics (i.e.,department, college)
- Denied access logs show who tried to use what without permission
- Export data for billing, chargebacks, grant reporting, purchase justfications
- Incident timeline reconstruction for safety investigations
Implementation
From zero to secure in days.
Our installation process is designed to minimize disruption and get you operational fast.
ECOSYSTEM
Part of the complete GRIT platform.
Dust management integrates seamlessly with GRIT's full suite of workshop automation solutions—all managed from a single dashboard.
Whether you start with dust management or add it later, every GRIT component works together through our unified hub architecture.
Dust Management
Clean air isn't optional. It's essential.
Asset Management
Know where everything is. Always.
Environmental Monitoring
Monitor what matters. Act before it's a problem.
Time Tracking & Door Access
Secure access to facilities and rooms, plus track hours for payroll.