The Mystery Secrets to electronic access control systems and electrified hardware. By: Scott J. Tobias Scott Tobias, AHC, CSI, CDT, LEED AP, is a region-al architectural manager for ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions managing a team of 16 architectural and specification consult-ants. Scott has spent 20 years in the architectural door and hardware industry and is a past president of the executive board of the New York Chapter of the Door and Hardware Institute (DHI). He continually pres-ents educational workshops at various conventions, conferences, trade shows and architectural offices. Scott can be contacted by telephone at 845-742-4827 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Unlocking E Electrified hardware is becoming increasingly more sophisticated in both functionality and appearance. An electrified opening can be linked to a net-work, allowing user access privileges to be changed instantly. Important security tasks, such as integration of door locking hardware, changing user profiles, identifying possible security breaches and issuing lockdowns, can all be completed from a central-ized computer. In addition, electrified openings can be linked with the facility alarm controls. If a fire alarm is activated, the control panel will send a signal to automatically close all fire doors and bypass delayed egress exit devices. This versatility makes electrified openings ideal for facilities that require tight control over security and life-safety. Why Choose Electrified Hardware? Justification for the purpose of choosing electrified hardware in lieu of mechanical hardware includes security, life-safety and convenience. With electronic hardware you can monitor the state of the opening — whether the door is in the open or closed position — monitor the latchbolt to determine if it is “thrown” properly into the strike, and with the use of electronic keys and software, you can audit the opening to have a record of who unlocked and entered an opening at what time of the day or night. Life-safety is also enhanced by electrified hard-ware, which allows fire-rated doors to be held open and tied into the fire alarm system so that when the fire alarm engages, the power to the electromagnetic holder or closer cuts off, allowing the door to close and latch as required by code. for more info Visit www.cmmonline.com and type in search keyword: Security . For more information on related products, visit www.cmmonline.com , select SUPPLIER SEARCH from the main navigation bar, and enter keyword: Locks . Important security tasks, such as issuing lockdowns, can now all be completed from a centralized computer. 30 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • September 2009
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