Installation Estimate for a BAi System

For our purpose MSRP is a suggested price a property should pay on our equipment.

  • BA-440 DualBeam Barcode Reader: $4,335.28
  • BA-BC3 Barcode Decals: $5.15

Barcode Automation Readers and Decals are one part of a complete access control system, and are specified, sold and installed by access control systems integrators.

Installation costs can vary significantly from factors such as:

  • Is power already in place?
  • Is there a suitable concrete pad by each entrance?
  • Are conduits going to need to be run to the system?
  • What additional expectations does the property have that may mean other equipment/software?
Okay, but ballpark what would it cost to install?

The point of this page is to explain we can't provide you with a ballpark. We can only tell you what the actual hardware MSRP is and strongly encourage you to pay a licensed, insured, and trained installer to put it in for you.

Why do you publish MSRP if you don't enforce it?

We publish for two reasons:

  • To ensure we, the manufacturer, remain a single source of truth about our products. MSRP on our equipment found anywhere else, may or may not be up to date or accurate.
  • To qualify referrals and save everyone some time.

How does this compare to other automatic vehicle identification systems?

We are the only manufacturer creating a laser based automatic vehicle identification system. As such our closest competitors are radio based offerings (RF-ID) of which there are many. Many RFID products use a loss-leader pricing strategy where in the reader itself is relatively inexpensive, but the credentials cost significantly more.

Manufacturer Reader Price Reader Warranty Decal Price Turn-Around Time (Example) 1 Reader + 300 Tags
Barcode Automation, inc. $4,335.28 2 yr transferrable $5.15 1 week $5,880.28
Average Headlamp RFID $4,000.00 1 yr non-transferrable $12.00 8-12 weeks $7,600.00

For a specific estimate or quote you will ultimately need to speak with local integration partners in your area. We are happy to put you in touch with multiple vendors so you can meet your board obligations. Contact us if you need assistance locating an installation partner in your area.