ACCESS CONTROL
Aperio ® wireless locks help Scottish university achieve its sustainability goals
» AS THE HOME OF THE renowned St Andrews Prize for the Environment , the University of St Andrews has sustainability at the heart of its ethos . For student accommodation , university managers sought an energyefficient access control solution which respected and reflected these principles .
A major challenge facing the university was that multiple different standalone access control technologies had been installed piecemeal at student halls over the years . To upgrade the accommodation , university managers sought a more suitable , integrated solution .
They university chose Aperio ® battery powered electronic escutcheons from ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions . Approximately 1,600 doors so far are equipped with electronic access control — without cabling .
The Aperio ® devices integrate fully and work flexibly with both the university ’ s existing central system and their student ID card . University security managers continue to enjoy the efficiency benefits of monitoring and controlling access from a single point and in real time , including for doors in multiple buildings .
Security and energy efficiency
In comparison to a wired access control solution , Aperio ® devices offer significant energy efficiency benefits . Escutcheons are wireless , so can be installed with little energy use and no need for wiring to mains electricity . They consume zero energy when idle and run on standard batteries , consuming little power during operation . Maintenance involves a change of battery every two years ( approx .); nothing more . Through its entire life-cycle , Aperio ® combines energy efficiency with cost effectiveness : Energy cost savings during operation are estimated to be around 70 % lower than for comparable wired locking *. In doing so , Aperio ® contributes to the university ’ s sustainability goals .
‘ they consume zero energy when idle and run on standard batteries , consuming little power during operation ’
Aperio ® locks ’ online integration with St Andrews ’ central management system has improved access for all building users . “ Aperio ® interfaces with our central access control system , which gives us central management and control ,” says Pauline Brown , Associate Chief Information Officer at University of St Andrews . “ We get 24 / 7 monitoring and reporting when required .”
Student ID is also combined with the room entry credential , which saves issuing two cards . Staff and maintenance teams can have access rights issued or changed with a couple of clicks in the system . The whole experience is streamlined .
The Aperio ® advantage Battery powered Aperio ® cylinders , escutcheons , handles and locks can be fitted as a new access control system or extend an existing installation by linking new doors to the same system wirelessly . There ’ s no need for staff to change their credentials , nor for anyone to carry more than one card or fob .
Aperio ® is built to work seamlessly within almost every building system , from over 100 different manufacturers and counting . One control panel manages everything .
Installation is quick , because there ’ s no cabling around the door , no invasive building work , and no need to change door hardware . Aperio ® devices fit almost any opening or security level , wood , glass or aluminium doors , from fire and escape doors to meeting rooms , labs and offices .
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