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Wireless Door Entry System
Stylish Electronic Door Locks and Access Control For Businesses
Convenient, Easy to Use Door Access Control
ONE PASS is a new wireless access control module from Almas Industries: it integrates Uhlmann & Zacher stylish electronic door locks, handles and cylinders with Optima’s access control software to deliver a simple-to-use door entry system for multiple scenarios.
This offline module delivers the capability to convey access rights to DESFIRE proximity cards or fobs. Once programmed the fobs or cards then grant the holder access to specified door handles or cylinders.
These wireless electronic door locks can be combined with different access control models for a full security solution that manages visitors, staff and contractor movements through your site.
What are the benefits of electronic door locks?
Simple and cost-effective installation
- This wireless door entry system eliminates cabling, additional locking mechanisms and door controllers which reduces installation time and cost.
- You can install in detached locations that aren’t connected to the main building, are isolated, or have no power supply
- They can be retrofitted to most doors between 30mm and 110mm thickness, even glass doors.
Offline access control within a wider security system
- The offline mode means that there doesn’t need to be a network connection between the door and the Optima software at all times.
- Optima software allows you to mix and match online readers, such as fingerprint scanners or facial readers and offline access control readers for a comprehensive but cost effective security solution.
- Optima software also integrates with CCTV and other security solutions in our 360 platform which further improves safety, security and efficiency across your site.
Which electronic door locks are right for my business?
The size and layout of your site, the usage and the split between visitors, contractors and staff areas will all influence which is the best door entry system for your business. Offline mode may be fine for some areas, but in others you may want a higher level of security and accountability.
You need a solution that works for you, your visitors, and your employees which is simple and easy to use and administer while still effectively securing your site.
Electronic Door Lock Handles
Electronic Door Lock Cylinder
Biometric Door Locks
Optima Software
Security Solutions : Discover Electronic Door Lock Handles
Uhlmann & Zacher Electronic Door Handles
Security Solutions: Discover Electronic Door Lock Handles
Uhlmann & Zacher Electronic Door Handles
Uhlmann & Zacher has been a leader in transponder-based electronic door locking systems since 1996 and are a climate neutral company. They manufacture in Europe for consistently high-quality and reliable products.
The electronic door locks replace traditional mechanical door handles. Installation be on one or both sides of the door.
The complete electronic and mechanical system, power supply and LED indicators are housed inside the handle. A wireless, compact solution that can be fitted new or retrofitted on doors that aren’t suitable for additional locking mechanisms.
- The battery lasts for up to 160,000 openings.
- Certified to DIN EN 16867
- Various handle designs: L form and U form
- PVD coating in different colours available for volume orders
- Certified for emergency exit locks in accordance with DIN EN 179
- Integration with intrusion detection system option
Security Solutions : Discover Electronic Door Lock Cylinder
Change just the cylinder rather than the whole lock!
Security Solutions: Discover Electronic Door Lock Cylinder
Change just the cylinder rather than the whole lock!
Manufactured by European leaders Uhlmann and Zacher. A modern electronic door locking system which offers almost unlimited options in the management of access control.
Many models of door lock cylinders which are easy to implement and install
Flexible due to the modular design
Replace the cylinder rather than replacing the whole handle
The electronic half cylinder can be utilised on server and even padlocks.
Security Solutions : Discover Biometric Door Locks
Fingerprint or Face Scanners
Security Solutions: Discover Biometric Door Locks
Fingerprint or Face Scanners
Almas Industries range of networked biometric readers and Bluetooth readers complements offline U&Z door handles.
Fingerprint scanners and facial recognition readers deliver a stronger security solution for staff and stock areas within your business.
Using biometric readers improves health and safety compliance and delivers additional benefits for time and attendance tracking by using them as clocking in devices.
Security Solutions : Discover Optima Software
Driving your door entry system
Security Solutions: Discover Optima Software
Driving your door entry system
Optima Access Control Software is a flexible tool to manage your access control on site.
- The easy-to-navigate interface allows you to configure access on your site to your business’ requirements.
- Set up access groups and time periods for different users, assign specific readers to relevant groups and set validity dates for fixed term contracts or memberships so access expires automatically at the end of the period.
- Onboarding and offboarding is quick and simple, ensuring access to your site remains up to date and secure.
- Configurable alerts for exceptions, forced entry attempts, system notifications and more and a full reporting suite
- Install locally on a server, a stand alone Ubuntu operating system ‘Optima box’, or on a virtual server.
- Add biometric or bluetooth readers, and offline electronic door locks to the access control system – meaning you can use the right device for the right job.
How Wireless Door Entry Systems Work
The offline nature of these electronic door locks for doors mean that the authentication credentials and events are held in the card or badge until it is represented to the master configuration reader which is connected to the Optima software.
When the badge is next presented to the master reader, the events then merge into the same timeline as the general Optima event history.
Door Entry System Design Components:
- Optima Box
- PC/ Laptop to run the software
- Master Configuration Reader
- U&Z door handles or cylinders
- DESFIRE Badges
Additional Features:
- It also passes information such as battery level in the door or if the lock is blocked.
- The master configuration reader signifies with LEDs and sounds that writing of rights has been successful.
- There is a blacklist badge if a card or fob is stolen, the card is added to the ‘blacklist’ and then the blacklist badge is taken to the relevant door readers to update them.
Applications for Electronic Door Locks
These wireless, keyless door entry systems are perfectly suited for specific environments, and can work seamlessly with a networked solution across the rest of your business.
More Visitors than Regular Users
If you have a high volume of doors used by temporary visitors such as in hotels or rental properties, then wireless door locks are a great solution. You aren’t too concerned about where customers are, and when, so if the events lists aren’t updated immediately, it’s not important.
- Mix and match with other readers such as fingerprint and face scanners for staff or stock holding areas.
- Stylish finish
- Lower installation cost
- Flexible for variable length stays
Multiple Companies in One Building
Wireless door entry systems are ideal for buildings that are segregated up into multiple workspaces for different companies.
- Cost-effective installation due to reduced cabling.
- Flexible installation due to different handle and cylinder configuations.
- Fixed term contract badges can be issued.
- Access can be revoked if there is persistent non-payment through use of the blacklist badge.
- Cleaners’ or managements’ badges can provide a check in for door battery levels/ faults
Remote or Separate Locations
Locations that sit outwith the core site or main building are challenging to include in networked access control systems.
Outbuildings without power or network connection.
Examples include:
- Gates to jetties at marinas
- Service buildings/ substations in rural areas
- Stables, cattery or kennels
- Astroturf pitches, tennis courts, bowling areas
Schools
At Almas Industries, we believe that biometric access control systems are the most safe and secure for school environments when door entry is being used by staff and parents. However, if you wish students under 18 to be able to access buildings, then because they are children, the UK GDPR and GDPR denotes that you take particular care of the collection, processing and storage of their personal data.
For this reason, you may decide a fob or card system is more appropriate.
- Define access to specific areas / doors within the site.
- Allow access only at specific times of day/ week.
- Control access to sportsgrounds/ fenced pitches.
Self Storage
Still using padlocks with keys or 4 digit pin codes for your roller shutter lockers? Imagine your users not having to worry about keys because the fob that opens the front door, also opens their locker..
- Great user experience
- Electronic door handles for smaller units
- Stop non-payers from accessing their unit
- Integrate as part of your wider access control system which could include ANPR gate entry or biometric readers on staff areas or high value units.
Sports Facilities
Do you have an astroturf pitch, tennis courts or bowling ground that is being used regularly by non-members?
- Stop out of hours usage by implementing door access control
- Easy wireless installation with no power required
- Check battery levels regularly preventing down time
- Reliable and robust cylinders and handles
- *Note that you are reliant on members reattaching padlocks if this is the option chosen*
Why should you choose Almas Industries’ Electronic Door Lock solutions for your business?
We have been installing door entry systems in UK and Irish businesses with between 5-50,000 businesses for over 16 years and are part of the Almas Industries Group with over 30,000 installations across Europe.
Our expert Security Consultants guide you through the process of discovering which access control configuration is best for your sites, business and employees. We then deliver installation and ongoing support and service to SSAIB standards.
HOW DO WE DO IT?
01
Business Consultation
We offer a comprehensive, free, no-obligation consultation prior to quoting, to ensure we understand your business’ requirements.
This could start with a phone or teams call, but will require a site visit to identify installation requirements.
02
Tailored Quote
Our Security Consultants will then determine the right solution for your door entry system needs and then build the quote around your requirements.
We offer leasing and outright purchase options, with full support and maintenance if required.
03
Implementation
A system design proposal is completed in accordance with SSAIB requirements prior to installation.
Our team of Security Engineers install your system on-site to SSAIB standards and deliver training to your key users.
04
Ongoing Support and Maintenance
Your door entry system hardware is covered under the terms of your maintenance agreement.
After commissioning, additional or refresher virtual training can be arranged if required as new HR users or managers join.
Start Improving Security and User Experience With a Free Consultation
Future proof your door entry system to improve productivity and make sure your site is safe, secure and protected. Get in touch to discuss which access control system could be right for your business.
You can call us on 0333 567 7799(UK) or 01 68 333 68 Opt 2 (IRE) or pop in your details below and we will get back to you quickly.