16 | OCTOBER 2022
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UAP TO LAUNCH ULTRA-SECURE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCK
Following five years of research and development , UAP is gearing up to launch an ultra-secure electronic door lock , enabling access via a smartphone App .
Manufactured for timber , aluminium and composite doors , the IONIC is the first in a series of ‘ smart ’ products set to be launched under UAP ’ s Fullexai brand . Simple to install and easy to use , the electronic lock is suitable for domestic properties , student accommodation and social housing .
Ideal for factory fitting , the IONIC can be adjusted to different door sizes with a design based on the Fullex Crimebeater lock , which is engineered to provide long-term reliability and security .
Featuring an integrated power supply and wireless charging , the IONIC enables a door to be opened and closed using Bluetooth on a mobile phone . To provide flexibility for users , the lock can also be opened using a fob , a push button on the inside , a thumb turn , or an override key if there is an emergency .
To allow even easier door access , the fob can be paired with the App and offers the most advanced security encryption on the market .
“ We know that many people are concerned about keyless car theft and could have similar worries about an electronic door lock ,” said David Jennings , Chief Executive Officer at UAP . “ To overcome this , the IONIC fobs can ’ t be cloned , and the codes can ’ t be stolen by intercepting the signal . We achieved this by manufacturing every fob with two million rolling codes , which means that every transmission is unique and there are more than four billion unique codes .
“ We ’ ve also built additional security authentication into the App with face recognition so if a user loses their phone , no one can access it .”
Further enhancing security , door access logins can be managed via a mobile phone and the App enables users to see who
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The IONIC is really simple to use and that ’ s one of the major positives about it
’ has opened the door . An infinite number of door openings can be registered by the App and up to 1,500 on the lock itself .
With a simple interface that hides complex technology , the App has several access functions . In addition to large , bright buttons for unlock and lock , the operator can set up new users and a wide range of time settings .
“ If regular access is required for a cleaner or carer for example , the homeowner can set the other user ’ s App to open the lock between certain times ,” explained David . “ It ’ s also possible to set up one-time-only access for workmen and to add and delete users at the press of a button .
“ These customisable settings provide a very simple and flexible solution , especially for owners of rented holiday accommodation such as Airbnb properties .”
A wireless unit , which fits easily to a door frame , connects to a control system , which is used to power the IONIC . Customers can either use a USB wire with a plug or a power pack to charge the lock via this system . If there was a power cut , a charged lock can operate for up to four weeks without a power supply .
Available in anthracite grey , chrome and white , the IONIC has been designed with a modern and minimalist appearance . UAP has also created a mechanism which enables the lock to be paired with rose handles further improving aesthetics and allowing handles to be matched inside a property .
Specialist doorset company , PDS , is the first company to test the IONIC . Ben Davies , Technical Compliance Manager , said : “ The IONIC is really simple to use and that ’ s one of the major positives about it . The App is easy to download and it ’ s very simple to set up the users and the fobs .
“ More people are opting for modern door designs and specifying lever on rose door handles where the lever is fixed to a circular plate . As the IONIC is compatible with this design , architects , interior designers and homeowners have much more choice and flexibility when opting for an electronic lock .”
Concluded David : “ The IONIC is just the start of UAP ’ s Fullex-ai journey and we ’ re excited about its potential . We ’ re confident that its unique , patented design will become the standard for all electronic multipoint locks and in the long term , could even set the benchmark for all locks that go into solid frame doors .”
The IONIC is scheduled to be available by the end of the year .