When Threatened, Schlage CM Safe School Locks Allow Teachers to Lock Doors from Inside
FORESTVILLE, CONN. - March 20, 2002 - Locknetics Security Engineering, the electronic locking systems component of Ingersoll-Rand's (IR) Security & Safety Group's Electronic Access Control Division (EACD), today announced a new Safe School electronic lockset that reduces dangers to students and faculty in hostile intruder situations. The stand-alone, battery-powered lock includes an iButton® reader which a faculty member immediately touches with an iButton to lock a classroom's exterior lever from the inside without having to open the door. An inside LED display provides verification that the door has been locked.
"We've added an extra layer of security with this lock," emphasizes Jeff Koziol, Locknetics marketing manager for computer managed systems. "If, by chance, the intruder gains possession of the teacher's access credentials, such as a magnetic stripe or proximity card, a key code must be entered in tandem with the credential to gain access to the locked door. The new locking system also lets administrators quickly eliminate lost teacher and staff credentials."
The Safe School locking system can be computer-managed with Windows-based Locknetics LockLink™ or LockLink Express software. Programming of each lock is easily accomplished using a laptop computer or PDA. The same software will also upload and download information from other IR EACD locking systems, including Recognition Systems biometric HandReaders. Administrators can manage up to 1000 users or provide audit trails for the last 1000 events.
A SmarTime feature allows the Schlage CM School Safe locks to be programmed to unlock at a specific time at the beginning of the school day and to lock at a specific time after dismissal. No longer do custodians or administrators need to spend time unlocking and locking classrooms.
Complements any décor, the Safe School lock is available in five architectural finishes with three lever styles and cylindrical, mortise or unit locks. Until it receives an authorized code, the clutching lever simply gives way, stopping vandals and others from breaking it to gain entry. By placing the electronics on the secure side of the door, security is additionally enhanced. The lock operates on four AA batteries, which provide 80,000-plus activations.
The new Schlage CM Safe School Lock system is available through dealers and locksmiths now.
About Locknetics
Since 1969, Locknetics Security Engineering has provided premium electronic access control solutions, including electromagnetic locks, monitoring consoles, electromechanical locks and strikes, electrical and electronic exit devices, power supplies and controllers to security professionals and their customers. The company serves an international clientele from its headquarters in Forestville, Conn. Phone is 860-584-9158. Locknetics is the electronic locking systems component of Ingersoll-Rand Corporation's Security & Safety Group's Electronic Access Control Division. The Ingersoll-Rand website is www.irco.com.