Sometimes a digital system cannot cover all the openings an organisation needs. Readers, escutcheons and security locks can equip many doors. But what if they also want to deploy intelligent key-operated locking for alarm boxes, medicine stores, server rooms or power units? Until now, the only secure option was to run two systems in parallel. A new integration between two digital ecosystems puts facilities managers in control like never before.
The SMARTair® wireless access system, part of a suite of connected Digital Access Solutions from ASSA ABLOY, now enables management of CLIQ® programmable smart keys from the same software interface…
When businesses extend their SMARTair digital access solution with CLIQ battery-free cylinders, they implement complete oversight for their premises, including any outdoor spaces. There is no cabling and no more need for mechanical keys – just smart, flexible management.
When CLIQ electronic and electromechanical cylinders are deployed within a SMARTair-controlled installation, security teams can manage even more doors. They can implement digital access almost anywhere, without drilling or causing damage to the building structure. The broad range of openings already covered by SMARTair are supplemented with a range of more than 60 CLIQ and eCLIQ cylinder types, making every access point secure. SMARTair’s intelligent TS1000 software manages and monitors every opening and credential, including smart keys and mobile keys if required.
Mikel Gaztañaga, Sales Manager at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, comments: “For healthcare, education, multi-residential properties, and many more types of building, this new integration puts so much more power in your hands.
“Building managers gain transparent oversight over every type of opening, from one familiar software interface. It helps them to meet the growing demands of compliance and to control access much farther into and through their buildings.
“With this new integration of SMARTair and CLIQ, you make life more convenient for everyone who manages or uses your premises. Facilities teams work smarter and more efficiently. Users enjoy a streamlined, unified experience right from the front door.”
One solution, maximum reach
By bringing CLIQ devices into a SMARTair solution, organisations gain fully integrated control and total traceability of access. They can extend access control even to remote locations with durable CLIQ cylinders and programmable keys, all from the familiar SMARTair TS1000 software interface.
In addition, SMARTair’s Wireless online management option gives security teams real-time system control via wireless HUBs. For added convenience, every CLIQ key has an RFID chip inside which can be programmed to unlock authorised doors secured with SMARTair battery-powered devices.
Aligning CLIQ with SMARTair gives facilities managers the choice of mobile credentials or RFID credentials (smart cards, fobs or badges) for SMARTair devices, smart keys for CLIQ cylinders or smart keys with RFID tags for both SMARTair and CLIQ devices.
ASSA ABLOY SMARTair and CLIQ in action at a Spanish football stadium
This powerful new integration is already up-and-running at Spanish football club, UD Almería. For their stadium, they chose SMARTair digital access with additional centralised management of CLIQ smart keys and cable-free cylinders. All users and access points are managed online from their SMARTair TS1000 Web software.
SMARTair Wireless Online management gives staff real-time control and oversight of offices, locker rooms and physio suites. Stadium staff use customised RFID cards which double as their ID badges. Visitors and external contractors receive time-limited access via mobile keys sent to their own SMARTair Openow® app. It’s convenient for them and simplifies visitor management. CLIQ cylinders protect technical rooms and interior service zones. Maintenance staff and security personnel, including matchday police, carry a programmable CLIQ key with their individual access permissions.
Mikel adds: “The complementary benefits of SMARTair and CLIQ ensures Almería’s needs are met without compromising on security or flexibility.
“This innovative hybrid installation ensures their diverse access needs were met. Only ASSA ABLOY could provide such a connected, unified solution.”
To learn more about SMARTair/CLIQ integration, download a free Solution Guide here.
