Tyco Security Products introduces the latest version of its EntraPass Security Software from Kantech. The product comes with integration to ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless lock. The product manufacturer has a new ‘Connected Partner Program’ for integration with third-party partner products.
EntraPass’ integration with the Aperio Wireless Lock Technology provides a way to have wireless locks on doors including cabinets, drawers and server racks with little to no operational disruption, the firms say. The Aperio locks become part of the EntraPass security software eco-system and can be managed from the EntraPass interface. The access control decisions on these locks will continue to be made by the Kantech controllers. The wireless locks are for use the makers say in settings such as universities, pharmacies, hospitals, human resources departments and data centres. Aperio locks offer the same real-time communication common to traditional access control systems, but also can be installed or retrofitted, the developers add.
Kantech joins the Connected Partner Program from Tyco Security Products allowing third-party integrations to be developed using the Kantech software development kit (SDK). This allows the partner products to interact with EntraPass and thereby obtaining data such as card holders and events, from EntraPass.
Rafael Schrijvers, Access Control Product Marketing Manager, EMEA, Tyco Security Products, said: “Flexibility and affordability with a world class user experience have been the cornerstones of Kantech solutions for many years and the focal points of EntraPass 7.0. In addition to further enhanced user experience innovation, EntraPass offers our customers wireless lock integrations and the ability to integrate with a variety of third-party technologies, providing an integrated, comprehensive security solution to a variety of markets.”
EntraPass also introduces several incremental features in this software release, including the redundant gateway support for better fault tolerance. The EntraPass Go mobile application has improved report options while the EntraPass Web client offers more customisation possibilities.
The Aperio locks supported by the integration are suitable the makers say for mortise, cylindrical, and exit devices for standard doors and an electronic cylinder to replace a traditional mechanical keyed cylinder. A server rack lock option adds to the security at data centres and hardware. Visit www.kantech.com.
