How to Choose Industry Locks?
Padlocks have always been the backbone of industrial and residential physical security. In recent years, this sturdy safety device has begun to evolve into a more versatile form: modern high-tech industry locks. There are several other names for this new type of industry locks, such as smart padlock and Bluetooth lock.
Some smart or high-tech padlocks fall into the category of “Internet of Things” (IoT) devices. The Internet of Things is rapidly entering the mainstream of technology for residential and commercial/industrial applications. More specifically, industrial high-tech padlocks are related to and share some functions with another type of security device that has grown strongly in recent years: Bluetooth door locks for home security. The common denominator is the ability to use a wireless Bluetooth connection instead of a physical key to unlock, and the ability to warn users of abnormal activities. So when choosing a high-tech padlock, which characteristics are typical and important?
Typical high-tech padlock or smart door lock features:
- Bluetooth or WiFi connection for local access
- A mobile application for your smartphone to lock/unlock a padlock or door
- Remote authorization unlock
- Enhance safety to prevent lock picking and collision
- Battery powered, door or padlock can be used in remote areas or when the power is out
In addition, the general categories of smart locks (including high-tech padlocks and smart door locks) have many other potential functions:
Multiple authentication methods
In the past, padlocks could only use one authentication method—mechanical keys. Keys are often lost or misplaced. Smart locks may provide multiple authentication methods to choose from.
Password
Security token
A type of keyless smart lock scans a security token for identity verification, usually through a proximity card small enough to be stored in a wallet.
Biometric technology
Biometric identification technology is at the forefront of the smart lock revolution, providing powerful and unique identification functions. Biometrics means that any locking system (mainly door locks) uses unique physical features (such as hand geometry, fingerprints, eye scans or voice scans) to verify its identity for access control.
Vanma Smart Passive Electronic Lock Features:
Access Control
You can authorize which locks a particular staff would be able to access and which locks he/she won’t. You can use the software to set a specified timeframe for the staff to access the locks. He/she won’t be able to use them before or after the time the manager has set. Through this system, can give your companies a fully centralized management for efficient operation while maintaining superior-grade security.
Flexible Authorization
You can update the permissions from the computer, or more conveniently, using an app on a mobile phone at the time of access, and the permissions of the key will be updated via Bluetooth. This provides you with greater flexibility and a higher level of security.
Unlock Record
The system can generate reports on key usage, user access requests, access exceptions, and loss. In addition, you can track and audit key usage in real-time. Combined with a comprehensive key control strategy, you will implement better accountability for key use to meet any industry or risk management compliance standards.
Reduce Costs and Prevent Losses
When an employee loses a key, you will incur direct costs, including purchasing a replacement key or relocking it when it is lost. However, the indirect cost of key loss is usually more significant. This is because employees first spend time looking for the lost key and then process the replacement request. Vanma security locking system can help you improve the efficiency of your employees. In the event of key loss or theft, such keys can be swiftly disabled.
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