According to S3 ID, this latest addition to the eLock range means that the S3 Abryll High Security eLock now achieves two industry ‘firsts’: it’s the world’s first electronically actuated Zone 1, ATEX-certified high security locking solution and now, with the addition of the optional wireless eLock.net technology, becomes the world’s first locking system that can communicate its own ‘status’ wirelessly without the need for an external power connection or an internal battery.
As the new eLock.net Wi-Fi technology requires no external or internal power source to operate and communicate with its remote monitoring station, it’s totally maintenance free. Requiring no external energy or internal battery, a wireless ‘status transmission’ comprising the locks unique identity and it’s status (‘locked’ or ‘unlocked’, etc) is sent each time the lock is opened or closed – powered solely by kinetic energy generated by the opening or closing action.
Each wireless-enabled lock transmits its status wirelessly to the new ‘security paired’ eLock.net monitoring system, in turn allowing independent, cable-free remote monitoring and alarming of the protected doors’ state independently of any cabled route.
The technology will initially be available in ATEX-certified form on the S3 Abryll High Security eLock and will be ‘designed-in’ as an optional feature for both future S3 eLock products and in ‘non-ATEX’ form on selected future MICO locking solutions.
This feature enables the locks to effectively ‘speak for themselves’ and to communicate their unique identity (and whether or not they’re ‘locked’ or ‘unlocked’) on a wireless basis to a remote monitoring system which may be 100 metres or more away.
The technology has been designed for use with both ‘electronically actuated solutions’ – enabling remote monitoring and alarming even if the local access controller is out of action or its hard-wired monitoring circuit or power supply is cut – and with conventional mechanical locking solutions (enabling, for instance, the remote monitoring of gates without the need for expensive cabling).
As such, this patent pending feature is designed not only to create safer, more secure solutions for customers in the oil, gas and energy industries worldwide but also to enable another layer of security and alarming to be added-in for more conventional applications.
High security eLock and eLock.net technology
The eLock locking system and eLock.net technology is designed to work with all ‘S3’ variants of MICO’s proven Abryll High Security Lock family. Tested to LPCB SR 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 on selected single and double doorsets, the Abryll range comes in a brushed stainless steel finish as standard.
Single and multi-point locking options are available and the lock can also be fitted with high security ‘mastered’ key cylinder mechanical overrides from some of the world’s leading ranges (such as Kaba and Abloy) to suit user requirements.
S3 ID’s eLock satisfies end user needs for physical security in Zone 1 areas and can be retrofitted or installed on new facilities. The range includes a ‘standard’ and a new ‘High Security’ version and is approved for installation on UK Government projects.
During development of the new Abryll door system, S3 ID worked closely with MICO because its range and approach to innovation aligned perfectly with the the former’s strategy of partnering with technological leaders.
The MICO Abryll range is extensively proven in use in the utilities, energy and Government sectors and is said to be “the highest security-rated locking system available in the UK today”.
Unbeatable, all-round security solution
“We have had a huge amount of interest in our new eLock range since we unveiled it at the Australian Oil and Gas (AOG) exhibition earlier this year,” said Doug Woodbridge, head of sales and marketing at S3 ID.
“eLock is unique in being the first high security product to meet ATEX Zone 1 Hazardous Area requirements. It’s an ideal complement to our existing eSecurity range, providing customers with an unbeatable all round high-security solution.”
Woodbridge added: “Introducing a power and cable-free security Wi-Fi monitoring option is a ground-breaking update to the new door system that will provide our customers with even more unique features and benefits that literally ‘speak for themselves'”
eLock and eLock.net technologies are part of the company’s eSecurity range, integrating with other existing patented technologies from the S3 product range (including the company’s eLocator and eMuster products).
S3 ID offers a comprehensive selection of location technologies to suit all end user needs, from its patented RFID systems to new Ultra Wide Band, GPS+ and CheckPoint solutions (for which new patents are pending).
S3 ID has numerous patents pending around the globe to protect both current products and the company’s new generation of products in development.
The S3 range has been developed from first-hand experience of serving the on-shore and off-shore oil and gas industry. Products are ATEX-certified and solutions use patented technology time proven in operation worldwide with many blue chip clients.
For further advice on S3 ID products and services call the team directly on: +44 (0)1709 538205 or send an e-mail: [email protected]
