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ensure a maximum level of security and transparency for access control, for example, our database-driven software Control Cockpit takes care of the central operation, monitoring and configuration.
A high-capacity wireless network enables direct access to a virtually unlimited number of server racks, while the complete logging documents all access-relevant information and guarantees the possibility of unambiguous backtracking of the events. In case of irregularities, alerts are automatically transmitted.
Stand-alone Solutions for Server Racks
Stand-alone systems are seen as electronic locks with their own intelligence for accessing up to two electromechanical locks (front and back or for split doors). They are suitable for access control for individual racks that do not require central monitoring. Depending on the chosen lock the opening is either affected by RFID cards or by entering a PIN code on a keypad. Systems with RFID cards are especially easy to install as no further wiring in the rack is required.
Outdoor swinghandle for the iLOQ S50 – using a mobile phone to unlock control cabinets.
The outdoor swinghandle for the iLOQ S50 profile half cylinders expands operational possibilities by using an energy-autonomous, digital locking solution. The system can be unlocked using a smartphone or digital key and, at the same time, is powered wirelessly by the same transmission.
For this smart combination, a mechanical handle from the 1317 range is combined with the electronic profile half cylinder made by the Finnish company iLOQ. Instead of using a physical key, our users open the lock with a near-field communication (NFC) enabled Android/iOS smartphone with an app or use a digital key (iLOQ K55S Fob). An administrator is then enabled to control the required access data via a cloud-based SaaS platform. This allows access to be controlled and or documented remotely.
This new closure solution works without a battery or other stationary power supply, which makes the lock particularly interesting for the telecommunications industry, for example, for outdoor housings or telecommunications cabinets which are also frequently found in remote locations. In this case, the system receives the energy required for unlocking via NFC from the Android/iOS smartphone.
The robust construction of vulnerable parts in high-grade zinc die ensures that the system includes IK 10 degree of protection in compliance with DIN EN 50102 and burglar
resistance class RC2. The hybrid construction uses a polyamide housing with a die-cast zinc handle so as to meet all relevant security standards.
A circumferential support ring protects the rotary knob antenna and an integrated scratch guard prevents surface damage between the two components. Based on DIN EN 50102, the IK 10 protection rating ensures the stability of this hybrid solution, which, of course, meets the IP65 requirement.
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We are proud of our remote and electronic locking systems and continue to grow the range of products and applications to support our customers in all areas of enclosure, cabinet and racking use.
Andrew Clutterbuck MD EMKA UK
Smart access with a mobile phone app is the latest development in this arena, a move which promises to enable the benefits of new technology across all industrial enclosure/ cabinet applications.
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Bridging the space from conventional to new technology is a newly conceptualised variant illustrated by the new “EMKA mobile” app, which transforms the mobile phone into a digital key for the sophisticated locking solution. In the future, it will be possible to trace, manage, and access allocated handles with various levels of permission determined by specified user profiles. As the amount of data continues to increase, control and telecommunication cabinets are essential components of our
infrastructure. Ensuring only authorised personnel have access to these data and making modifications regularly is essential. In order to provide authorised personnel with digital access control, a solution has been developed that uses a smartphone application to unlock the handle. The communication between the app and the handle is based on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
Until now, personalised access to conventional Agent-E installations has been secure and convenient using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) cards, now an intuitive smartphone app can provide a new way to open the handle. Other locking solutions such as single-point locking and an outdoor swinghandle can also be opened via the app. Upon successful registration, the “handle owner” can grant the user permission to use the app. In order to ensure maximum security, the user’s identity is checked again each time before the handle is opened. Depending on the smartphone manufacturer, this may require entering a pin, activating a fingerprint sensor, or facial recognition. In the next step, depending on the authorisation level, a list of approved locks within the BLE signal range is available. Subsequently, the user may select the lock they want to open. The “handle owner” can grant or revoke authorisations at any time, and access is further restricted by using a preset time frame.
Merging the function of advanced locking technology and a user-friendly smartphone app creates a comprehensive, intelligent solution, which is highly suited to business customers who are aiming to improve their security technology or offer their clients fresh, innovative locking options. With this app, a smartphone becomes a digital key, a solution that is becoming generally available for iOS and Android platforms.
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