First Showings at ASIS and DHI Expositions This Month
CARMEL, IND.
-- September 8, 2009 - Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies today announced
that security professionals in healthcare applications can now choose the
specific electronic lock they need with full confidence that it can be later
upgraded without ever taking it off the door. The new Schlage AD-Series of
electronic locks provides options to truly customize the access control solution,
quickly migrate to future needs, and provide seamless integration with present
software now and later with a lower cost of ownership. The new locks will
be introduced at the Door & Hardware Institute Exposition September 16-17
in Kissimmee, Fla., and at the ASIS Exposition in Anaheim, Calif., September
21-23.
"Regardless
of the facility, from large hospitals with complex demands to a small clinic
with only a few openings, the modular nature of this ground-breaking series
of electronic locks, the AD-Series locks let providers customize the level
of security needed at each door with a large selection of credentials and
networking options," emphasizes Matt Conrad, Ingersoll Rand Security
Technologies director, healthcare market. "While protecting people in
their facilities is today's most important security priority, the AD-Series
electronic locks also protect the provider's investment. It is easy to add
more locks or change credentials, networking options or software without replacing
the locks. Upgrades can be as simple as interchanging a module."
Administrators
can configure the new Schlage AD-Series locks to create a custom fit. Components
that are traditionally located around the door have been integrated into the
lock itself to yield a smarter solution and more value for the investment.
For instance, the locks provide multiple interchangeable credential reader
modules as well as interchangeable offline, wired and wireless networking
options so that access control can now be installed at doors where it had
been previously unfeasible. The new AD-Series electronic locks are compatible
with all popular master key systems and exit devices, provide a host of power
and cylinder options, offer field configurable settings and include a wide
variety of finishes and levers, including an antimicrobial coating that reduces
the spread of bacteria.
As a result,
healthcare providers can leverage AD-Series locks to adapt to evolving security
plans and processes while better managing cost reduction strategies. They
can control disruptions during installation by deploying the wireless networking
option. Control and audit access to security sensitive information, assets
and departments can be assured by providing varying levels of access control
at different openings. A common credential strategy can be implemented throughout
the facility.
"Security
needs change over time as does technology," adds Conrad. "With the
AD-Series, healthcare providers can deploy an adaptable access control solution
today while being ready for whatever the future holds."
The modular
design of the new Schlage AD-Series lets users adapt to new technologies easily,
whether changing credential technologies or networking capabilities. Without
replacing the lock, or even taking it off the door, users can upgrade readers
and network modules to go from an offline to networked solution, change the
credentials they are using at any time and use future innovative technologies
as they emerge. With its open architecture platform, the AD-Series integrates
with Schlage or third party software and is able to leverage existing network
infrastructure.
"Before
the new Schlage AD-Series, many users often held off on implementing a new
security platform because they were worried that it would be obsolete within
a few years," observes Conrad. "The features that make the AD-Series
flexible and adaptable also make them scalable, protecting a user's investment
for years to come."
With the
AD-Series, there is no need to outfit the entire facility at once. Users can
start small and add more openings as budgets permit. They can also choose
which openings should be offline or networked, managing both types of locks
with the same software. As a result, a facility can have more locks on more
doors to increase security, move more offline doors to a network solution
and budget as needs dictate.
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With the AD-Series, administrators can lockdown the entire facility according
to their security management plan. The new locks meet all ANSI/BHMA A156.25
Grade 1 requirements and are UL listed, including UL294. With a variety of
finishes, including an antimicrobial coating, and levers, the AD-Series locks
complement any environment.
The new Schlage
AD-Series electronic locks begin shipping in December. More information on
them is available at www.schlage.com/ad-series.