ACCESS CONTROL
Turning electric locks mobile :
Unveiling the ABLOY Keyless Access Controller
» THE NEW ABLOY KEYLESS ACCESS Controller enables mobile access for a wide variety of security products . The Bluetooth ® -connected controller allows organisations to make electric locks or other electronic door locking devices operable with a mobile app .
Abloy Oy and ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions today announced their jointly developed , new ABLOY Keyless Access Controller . With the controller , businesses can upgrade their doors to be keyless : making most electric locks and other electronic door locking devices work with a digital key on a mobile app instead of a physical credential . The controller not only works with ABLOY products but also with hardware of any brand using compatible wiring .
The controller is an ideal solution that conceals the locking mechanism and manages access without a physical key . Relying on continuous power , this small device is optimally installed inside a cabinet or behind a door and is therefore difficult to manipulate from the outside .
“ By developing and applying new technologies , we can enable a smoother , safer and a more connected world . We see a future where any door or hatch can be opened , locked and monitored from anywhere , in real time . Our Keyless Access Controller is a major leap ,” said Jussi Ahvalo , Vice President , Abloy International .
“ Keyless access management not only prevents downtime and reduces operational costs , but also minimises energy-consuming travel , making daily processes work smoothly . We want to help organisations move towards a keyless future and take secure , controlled steps forward ,” said Simo Pikkarainen , Product & Software Director , ABLOY Critical Infrastructure , ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions .
Can be deployed to various electrically operated doors or gates
The controller is operated with the ABLOY mobile app on the user ’ s mobile phone over a Bluetooth ® Low Energy connection . The device is compatible with numerous electric lock types , such as electromechanical , electric , magnetic , motor and cabinet locks but also with alarm systems , door strikes , latches , actuators as well as automatic or manual garage , sliding and roll-up doors , gates and lifts . Relying on a continuous power supply , the compact controller is designed to be installed inside a cabinet or behind a door .
The controller is the latest extension to the ABLOY portfolio of keyless access solutions for professional use . Used in combination with other locking products available , it brings more access management options to different operating environments .
The controller expands the solution range of two product families , tailored to the different needs of critical infrastructure on the one hand and more conventional business on the other :
• The ABLOY BEAT controller is ideal in critical infrastructure protection in sectors such as water , energy , telecom , transportation and logistics .
• The ABLOY CUMULUS controller is designed for commercial real estate and public spaces . These include parcel deliveries , cash-in-transit , office spaces and construction , for example .
The controller can be managed with ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions ’ CIPE Manager , ABLOY OS INCEDO or by integrating with a third-party system . The solution offers well documented application programming interfaces ( APIs ) and mobile software development kits ( SDKs ) for easy integrations and partner solutions . The controller tracks usage and records opening and locking events automatically . The records can be accessed in the management system used by the organisation .
Both controller versions will become available in stages in selected markets globally by regional ABLOY Critical Infrastructure and ABLOY sales units respectively .
Product specifications :
• Body material : high heat resistant acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ( ABS ) plastic
• Size : 50 x 50 x 32mm
• Operating temperature : -30 ° C to 60 ° C
• Connectivity : Bluetooth ® Low Energy ; range up to 50m
• Wiring : one device per controller ; 12- 24 V powered
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