ACCESS CONTROL
Creating safe spaces with hands free access
» WHILE REMAINING OPEN TO
supply essential markets in the Republic
of Ireland, RSPL recognised the urgent
need to implement new safety measures
to protect customers and staff.
To help mitigate the risk of infection
at its Dublin premises, RSPL set out to
use a mix of automated access control
technologies to create a safer, hands free
environment.
To achieve this, RSPL approached
security experts Abloy UK to supply
automatic door operators to give visitors
hands free access and egress. The
specification links with the building’s
access control and door entry system to
ensure that staff and visitors can access
the building and collect supplies safely.
The automated doors work in
conjunction with face recognition
technology, temperature screening
cameras, a visitor density control system,
and ‘no-touch’ door releases. All of this
technology combines to give visitors to the
premises the safest experience possible.
The new compliant system includes the
Abloy DA460 electrotechnical swing door
operator, complete with DA147 push arm
and DA103 mounting plate. To achieve
automation these are supplemented
by the EL520 motor lock, DA460 lock
controller, EA280 door loop, CY326-VL
single cylinder and 60-0119-SSS lever
handles.
Pat Jefferies, Commercial Director
at Abloy UK, said: “Automated access
control has existed for a long time, but
it’s understandably never been more
important or in demand. I believe hands
free solutions like this will undoubtedly
become more commonplace as we all
seek to find a new normal.
“Door automation is a simple measure
that businesses can introduce to help
protect their customers and employees,
and anything that helps a company
continue its operations while reducing the
risk of infection is welcome.”
Dermot Breslin, Product Development
and Training Manager at RSPL, said:
“Our security products are installed in
hospitals, pharmacies and supermarkets,
so our doors have to stay open. Because
of this, we decided to make our building
as hands-free as possible for everyone’s
safety.
“We also felt this was an important
opportunity to showcase best practice
to our visitors, demonstrating how they
in turn can use similar solutions in their
premises to give confidence to their own
customers.”
For more information please email
[email protected]
CODELOCKS WIFI GATEWAY DELIVERS
ENHANCED REMOTE ACCESS CONTROL
» CODELOCKS NEWLY-RELEASED WIFI
Gateway offers the next level of control and
convenience to smart lock users. One WiFi
Gateway allows a user to control up to four
compatible Codelocks Smart Locks from
any WiFi connected mobile device.
WiFi Gateway by Codelocks works in
conjunction with the K3 Connect App,
giving the user extended range and
enhanced functionality. Remote smart
access control features include locking
and unlocking, programming, client
management, NetCode generation and
more.
Until the arrival of the WiFi Gateway,
users would need to control Codelocks
Smart Locks individually using the K3 App
on a Bluetooth enabled device. The device
would therefore need to be within range of
each individual lock while performing app
functions. WiFi Gateway by Codelocks offers
a more convenient way to manage small
numbers of smart locks by connecting to
them over a WiFi network. To control more
than four locks, or control locks over a wider
area, users can simply add additional WiFi
Gateways as required.
The remote features enabled by the WiFi
Gateway and K3 Connect App include:
• Unlocking locks
• Setting lock parameters and access
restriction
• Managing users’ access through
phone, card and code
• Generating NetCodes
• Retrieving audit information
• Receiving lock event notifications
• Checking locks’ current status
Colin Campbell, Managing Director at
Codelocks said, “WiFi Gateway is the perfect
solution for small businesses that are looking
for a convenient way to manage their smart
locks. By extending the range of the K3
Connect App and enabling enhanced remote
capability, it gives administrators the ability
to effectively manage and control connected
locks without having to leave their desks”.
Measuring just 50mm x 41mm x 15mm,
WiFi Gateway by Codelocks is powered by
a USB type A connector and can support a
maximum of four locks within a range of 5
metres. To run the K3 Connect App, smart
devices must be running either Android
version 4.3+ or an iPhone running iOS
10.0+.
The new WiFi Gateway is ideal for
businesses that are already using multiple
Codelocks Smart Locks and looking to unlock
the next level of convenient access control.
codelocks.co.uk
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