Built to secure schools, colleges and universities, the Amok escutcheon has been designed for doors so that buildings and facilities can be quickly locked down during a security alert.
“In such a situation it could be safer for students and staff to remain in a classroom, securely locked in until the emergency is over”, Salto said.
“Amok escutcheons enable authorised users to put the electronic locks into a standalone lock down mode, securing the room until help or the emergency services arrive on scene.”
Built to be compatible with ‘almost any type of door’, the company said, the electronic devices have a built in card reader on the inner escutcheon. The inner reader has been designed to enable users to activate the Amok function mode in order to lock down the room quickly.
“The Amok function mode is initially configured on a user’s card access plan by the school, college or university security manager via Salto’s Pro Access or HAMS software,” Salto said.
Keeping occupants safe
“In the event of a security event, a teacher or other person with Amok privileges on their Salto access credential just needs to present it to the inside reader of the Salto Amok electronic escutcheon. A green light on the escutcheon signals the function has been activated and occupants are then securely locked inside the room.
“If anyone tries to enter the room when the Amok mode is activated the outside reader shows red and the electronic escutcheon will deny access keeping the room and its occupants safe and secure.”
Also, an authorised Amok card with lockdown override privileges, typically held by a headmaster, principal or security manager, should be able to access the locked down room at all times. In this case the reader will again show green and access will be given so occupants can be moved to a safer location or enable police or emergency services to enter the room.
The device has been integrated into Salto’s XS4 platform, and is available in a range of models. They can be installed using the existing mortise lock in almost any kind of door, even narrow profile doors, and are compatible with European, Scandinavian, ANSI and Australian mortise locks.
