DIGITAL & PROGRAMMABLE LOCKS
Codelocks’ expanding
product range opens up new
uses for digital and smart locks
» CODELOCKS HAS BEEN DESIGNING
digital locks for over 15 years, and in 2019 was
declared Keyless Entry Company of the Year
by the National Locksmith Awards. In recent
years, it has been adding smart locks to its
growing range, combining the convenience of
keyless operation with the extra control and
functionality afforded by smart technology.
Its latest addition to the KitLock by
Codelocks range is the KL1100 RFID.
It is designed for lockers and cabinets,
and highlights many of the advantages
afforded by digital locks. With Remote
Card Authorisation (RCA), a facilities
manager can remotely manage cards from
a computer using the Codelocks Card
Management Client software (CCMC) and
up to 250 locks within a lock group.
The KL1100 is suitable for both private
and public lockers. In Private Function
mode, the lock can only be opened with
a card that has been registered with that
lock – either by using the CCMC software
or a standalone keypad programmer that
can be bought separately. This gives staff or
customers convenient and secure access to
their own private locker. In Public Function
mode, an operator can lock the KL1100
with any compatible card, and then unlock
it with the same card. It is then ready for
the next user – an ideal solution for shared
facilities such as gyms and leisure centres.
Added features of the KL1100 include a
block card and an audit card. The block card
allows a facilities manager to quickly block
and unblock users from accessing specific
locks, while the audit card lets them easily
upload a lock’s audit data to the CCMC
platform. The KL1100 can also be set to
open after a set period of time. This is useful
for ensuring fair use where there is heavy
demand for a limited supply of lockers.
And for situations where extra security
is required, there is a Dual Authorisation
mode, where two authorised users must
present a card to open the lock.
Codelocks also recently introduced its new
Access range of standalone door controllers,
opening up the benefits of keyless and digital
locks for a wider range of applications. The
card controlled A3 RFID, keypad controlled
A3 Dual and A3 Vandal Resist door
controllers are ideal for situations where
doors and gates are locked magnetically
or with electric strikes. One handy built-in
feature of the Access range is the panic code
or panic card. In the event of a client being
forced to open a door against their will, they
can enter a unique code, or present a unique
card, which allows entry but also triggers an
alarm. This functionality is an example of the
way Codelocks designs its locks around the
end user’s needs, always looking to provide
the right solution for the customer.
When Porsche Centre Preston was
looking for an adaptable, easy-to-use access
control system, enabling its staff to easily
programme locks accordingly for employee
and customer access, the CL5500 smart lock
range fitted the bill perfectly.
Codelocks’ Smart Locks range offers the
ultimate in flexibility and control. These
benefits are important for Porsche Centre,
as it is able to restrict access to certain areas
quickly and efficiently, ensuring cars and
equipment are always secure. It also helps
to reduce the operational costs of hiring
a security service, and assists with the
management of visitor, staff and delivery
driver access.
Paul Pasquali, Group Operations
Manager at Porsche Centre Preston
explains, “As a prestige automotive retailer,
the business needs an access control system
that offers the utmost peace of mind. The
unique entry codes, design of the lock and
the ability to control access at certain times
is very beneficial to us, especially as the
vehicles and equipment on site are of such
high value.”
Codelocks’ Smart Locks utilise wireless
technology giving users the ability to connect
remotely and choose between pushbutton
code, smart card or smartphone access.
NetCode is Codelocks smart way to generate
and send codes for easy access. Through
Codelocks online NetCode portal or via
the Codelocks Application Programming
Interface (API), you can create codes that
have a specified start date, time and duration
that will automatically expire. By automating
code generation, the need for onsite staff
is dramatically reduced. Businesses can
recognise new levels of convenience without
compromising on security.
For more information on the full range of
Codelocks products, visit www.codelocks.
co.uk/locksmith
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MAR/APR 2020
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