Revolutionary solution for access control lockers, cabinets and drawers

Until now, it has not been possible to provide lockers and lockers with wireless, real-time online electronic access control that can also be controlled with a smartphone. By integrating BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) technology into the latest electronic locker lock, SALTO has launched a product that now provides online access control functionality for lockers, cabinets and drawers, among others.

"With the world becoming more digital every day, it is necessary to introduce new technologies just now for the retail, healthcare and education markets, among others," said Aznar Sethna - CSMO at SALTO Systems. "The new SALTO XS4 Locker Lock with BLE technology provides more control, creates a flexible and secure storage option and even allows users to control the locker lock, via a mobile app, with the smartphone."

The desire for a wireless electronic access control solution with online functionality for lockers or cabinets has long existed in many industries. However, the specific needs and contents of lockers or cabinets do vary by target market. In offices, for example, locked cabinets may contain expensive equipment, in gyms lockers in locker rooms contain mostly personal belongings while lockers and cabinets in the medical sector may contain, for example, heavy medications.

"Adding BLE functionality to the SALTO XS4 Locker Lock not only provides the most up-to-date protection for lockers and cabinets, but also gives the ability to use these locker locks in any SALTO platform. Such as use in conjunction with the SALTO ProAccess SPACE platform or SALTO KS (Keys as a Service); the Cloud-based access control solution," said Aznar Sethna.

SALTO BLUEnet Technology offers the possibility for new functionalities

SALTO BLUEnet Wireless is designed to meet the highest demands for security, connectivity and ease of use and has now been successfully added to the SALTO XS4 Locker BLE.

The SALTO BLUEnet access control system is networked via Bluetooth RF and is specifically designed for essential door situations where online access control is required. Control and management of all access points can be done remotely and in real-time. SALTO BLUEnet's wireless connection allows the administrator to monitor instant access events, offers the ability to remotely unlock the locker lock and check door status, among other things.

The advanced technology integrated into the SALTO XS4 Locker BLE and all other SALTO products with BLE of the SALTO BLUEnet generation also enables real-time monitoring of battery status and viewing of door history. As with regular SALTO BLUEnet wireless doors, users of the SALTO XS4 Locker BLE:

= Check locker locker status online;

= Knowing if the locker lock was opened or closed by someone (card was presented);

= Understanding the position of the lap (the lap is in open or closed position);

= Checking the battery status online;

= Distribute a blacklist through the lockers;

= Perform firmware updates through the wireless network connection;

= Opening the locker lock from a distance;

= Perform an emergency opening or locking operation.

The SALTO XS4 Locker BLE is easy to install

The design of the new SALTO XS4 Locker BLE is based on the first version; the XS4 Locker Lock. An ergonomically shaped operating knob ensures easy use - even with wet hands. The lock has electronically controlled unlocking and an (red and green) availability indicator. The XS4 Locker BLE is easy to assemble and, due to the same size, can be installed directly to replace the first version of the locker lock (The XS4 Locker Lock).  And in an era when infectious viruses and bacteria dominate the headlines, it is particularly pleasing that the XS4 Locker BLE comes standard with BioCote® Antimicrobial Technology that can reduce bacteria to 99.99%.

What are the benefits of A Locker lock with BLE?

Electronic access control in general, and the SALTO XS4 Locker BLE in particular, eliminate the problems surrounding key management, a user losing a key or leaving a locker lock in a locked state for a long period of time. The SALTO XS4 Locker BLE gives administrators full control and the ability to have different opening modes for users, including a fixed locker assignment, a specific user with an authorized ID carrier or a mobile key operates a specific locker.

Free locker selection: each user with an authorized ID carrier chooses a free locker and takes control of it.

Family use option: Multiple users with authorized ID carriers can operate the same locker.

The operation option with a smartphone makes it is a true innovation

One of the main advantages of an intelligent access control solution with BLE is the ability to easily use mobile keys via smartphones. The SALTO XS4 Locker BLE is compatible with SALTO Systems' mobile keys: via the JustIN Mobile app and via the SALTO KS app. This means that any user with a smartphone (IOS or Android) can operate a locker lock.

A new world of management

In addition to appropriate hardware products such as the new SALTO XS4 Locker BLE, a good management platform for access control issystem, such as the SALTO ProAccess Space software, is just as important. From a user-friendly interface, the advanced Web-based access control management software ProAccess SPACE allows administrators to monitor the use of locker locks in real time through the available reports and log files of each individual locker lock. In addition, it is possible to operate locker locks remotely, perform firmware updates via the wireless network connection, perform emergency opening/closing and the ability to easily manage all access authorizations. This management takes place securely and is fully compliant with current AVG regulations.

The SALTO XS4 Locker BLE is also compatible with SALTO KS - Keys as a Service - the Cloud-based access control solution. Because this platform is completely Cloud-based, no software downloads are required to implement SALTO KS. All that is required is an Internet connection. The ability to now also add a locker lock into an existing SALTO KS access control system opens up a wealth of possibilities for many companies already working with SALTO KS.