Tech Watch

Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM

Cards, PINs or both — there is a multitude of “hybrid” keyless lock products joining the ranks in access control. Here are some of the latest keyless locks available to secure your assets.

Wireless Pincode Keypad

FUNCTIONS THROUGH A SELF-CONTAINED POWER SOURCE

SimonsVoss Technologies' Pincode Keypad 3068 is designed for applications where it is inconvenient to carry a credential for access such as a transponder. The keypad prompts users to enter the proper sequence of numbers. The keypad supports up to three numeric sequences of four to eight digits, allowing users to configure and track up to three groups of people. The unit is battery-powered for 100,000 operations (approximately seven years) and is suitable for both interior and exterior use. The keypad features colored LED lights to indicate if access is granted or denied and in a low battery state. Pincode Keypad 3068, SimonsVoss Technologies Inc. (simons-voss.us) Circle No. 1 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Standalone Access Keypads

NEW MODELS INCLUDE EXTERIOR SURFACE-MOUNT, WEATHER-RESISTANT AND ECONOMY INTERIOR KEYPADS

The supplier has introduced three updated keypad models to replace the existing AK-1, AK-2W and AK-3 models. Users now have the ability to program timed and toggled keypad features for each individual entry code, which simplifies keypad programming and door wiring. The keypads' relay toggle (latch) mode is now stored in the non-volatile EPROM memory so that relay state can be restored if there is a power interruption or a reset, and two of the keypad models feature courtesy keypad lights that are now programmable for user-defined time periods. The keypad series is suitable for single-entry point access for doors or gates. They operate with 12-24 vAC or DC and include up to 480 programmable entry codes. AK-11 (pictured), AK-21W, AK-31; Linear LLC (linearcorp.com) Circle No. 2 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Standalone/PC-Managed Access Control System

OFFERS A CHOICE OF PROXIMITY CARD, FINGERPRINT OR KEYPAD ENTRY

Security Door Controls' E5 Access Control System allows users to choose between proximity card, fingerprint or keypad entry. The system can be standalone or PC-managed and can support a network configuration of up to 99 readers. Features include RS-232 or RS-485 communication interfaces, door prop open and forced entry alarms, a memory buffer that stores 3,500 transactions and an anti-passback function. The system supports up to 3,000 cardholders. Lock relay activation time, alarm function, anti-duress and door prop open alarms are individually programmable from one to 255 seconds. E5 Access Control System, Security Door Controls (sdcsecurity.com) Circle No. 3 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

High-Capacity Audit-Trail Lock

GRANTS ACCESS FOR UP TO 2,000 USERS

Alarm Lock Systems' easily programmable Trilogy DL3200 (T3) Keyless Access Lock provides 40,000-event audit trail logs that are date- and time-stamped each time a user accesses the lock to gain entry. The lock grants access for up to 2,000 users using three- to six-digit codes. Users can be programmed according to professional rank with the keypad's multi-level security function, a PC or a data-transfer module. Audit trail reports are created using a PC or a handheld wireless printer. Users can program 150 scheduled lock and unlock events. The keypad is weatherproof and AA battery-powered for 80,000 cycles. Trilogy DL3200 (T3) Keyless Access Lock, Alarm Lock Systems (alarmlock.com) Circle No. 4 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Standalone Access Controller

TESTED FOR MORE THAN ONE BILLION CYCLES

K-Smart by Essex Electronics combines an Essex 12 Pad 3×4 Keypad with HID 13.56 MHz smart card technology. The unit is built with Essex piezoelectric technology that has been tested for more than one billion cycles without failure. It features a capacity for 502 users, including one master code, one temporary code that automatically expires in one to 100 hours and 500 user codes using a PIN and/or a card. Other features include a programmable output time of one to 99 seconds, a tamper alarm, remote bypass and active tailgating functions, manual or timed latching and multiple security levels. The unit is easily programmable through the keypad, and it can also be programmed using Essex EZKey PC programmable software. K-Smart, Essex Electronics (keyless.com) Circle No. 5 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Electronic Cabinet Lock

SUITABLE FOR HOSPITALS, OFFICES, SCHOOLS AND WAREHOUSES

Codelocks' CL1000 Cabinet Lock is a five-button keypad lock that is easily retrofitted to cabinets and lockers that do not have a locking device already installed. Lock codes are four-digits long, and the unit has an opening time of four seconds. Each keypad button represents two numbers. The cabinet lock is suitable for hospital, office, school and warehouse applications in order to keep hazardous, confidential or sensitive items secure. It features blue and red LED lights to indicate that a code is accepted or rejected. The lock is powered by two AAA batteries and has a silver gray finish. CL1000, Codelocks (codelocks.us) Circle No. 6 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

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