DC7000/Classic vs. Premium Touch vs. Platinum Touch – Compare the HandyTrac Key Control Systems
For more than two decades, the HandyTrac DC7000/Classic system has been a dependable choice for secure key management. But as property technology advances and security standards tighten, many communities are finding that it’s time to upgrade their key control system to a faster, smarter, and more connected platform.
Upgrading from the DC7000/Classic to a Premium or Platinum Touch system delivers major improvements in speed, security, and ease of use. With modern touchscreen navigation, fingerprint authentication, and cloud-based reporting, HandyTrac’s latest systems eliminate lost activity codes and help property teams save time every day.
Features Comparison Chart
| Feature | DC7000/Classic | Premium Touch | Platinum Touch |
| Display Interface | Small LCD with manual buttons | 7″ touchscreen for fast, intuitive navigation | 10″ touchscreen with full web access directly from the display |
| Processor Speed | Legacy hardware | Fast modern processor | 8-core ARM Cortex-X1 (1.8 GHz) for instant response |
| User Authentication | Manual PIN and activity codes | Biometric fingerprint access + PIN | Fingerprint + PIN with enhanced permission controls |
| Activity Codes | Required for key pulls | Optional, customizable codes for reporting | Optional, customizable codes for reporting |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi + Ethernet | Wi-Fi + Ethernet | Wi-Fi + Ethernet with built-in browser for direct management |
| Cloud Backup | Reports backed up automatically to Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Reports backed up automatically to Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Reports backed up automatically to Amazon Web Services (AWS) |
| Reporting | Manual retrieval only | Instant reports: keys out, who has key, when returned | Instant reports directly on cabinet display + larger on-screen view |
| Key Pull Efficiency | One-Touch Building Pull for multiple keys | One-Touch Building Pull for multiple keys | One-Touch Building Pull with faster processing |
| Security Features | Basic PIN access | Built-in door alarm with email notifications | Built-in door alarm + 50% more units visible at once |
| Mounting Options | Standard wall mount | Easy wall mounting (single or double cabinet) | Easy wall mounting (single or double cabinet) |
| Language Support | English only | English, Spanish, Tagalog | English, Spanish, Tagalog |
| Warranty & Support | Limited warranty | Full system warranty + U.S.-based support | Full system warranty + U.S.-based support |
| Best Fit | Recommend upgrading | Properties upgrading to a modern, cloud-connected key control system | Large portfolios or teams needing real-time management directly from the cabinet |
| Yardi Interface | No | Yes | Yes |
| Restrict Employees from Pulling Certain Units | No | Yes | Yes |
| Unit Notes | No | Yes | Yes |
Benefits of Upgrading
While the DC7000/Classic remains reliable, it was built for a different era of property management. Today, maintenance teams and leasing offices need instant access, accurate audit trails, and automated backups to stay compliant and efficient.
Upgrading to the Premium Touch system eliminates the need for activity codes and introduces fingerprint-based access, preventing unauthorized key use and saving valuable time each day. The Platinum Touch takes it further with a high-powered processor, drastically improving efficiency.
Together, these innovations make HandyTrac’s Touch series the fastest, most secure way to manage keys across your community or portfolio — helping your staff focus less on key tracking and more on what matters: resident service and safety.
Ready to Upgrade Your Key Control System?
HandyTrac makes upgrading simple, with U.S.-based support and migration assistance for existing DC7000 users.
Contact our team to learn more about upgrade options and discover how HandyTrac Premium and Platinum Touch systems can help your property stay secure, compliant, and connected.
