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Among the complex audits of security systems, there is a champion, the Type 5 Certification Scheme. It has incorporated all the most stringent quality requirements and the most severe tests in the industry. The Scheme allows users to get an uncompromising conclusion about the reliability of security devices and the stability of their production. It is feared and at the same time desired by all manufacturers of security systems in Europe, but not all of them pass it successfully. Here is how the Scheme’s audit is arranged, and what it takes to pass it. Type 5 Certification Scheme Type 5 Certification Scheme is a certification system regulated by the European standard ISO/IEC 17067:2013. The Scheme provides the testing of randomly selected samples, as well as manufacturing control and audit of the company’s management system. «Scheme» is a set of rules, requirements, and procedures for certification. There are several types of schemes: Type 1. Either one device or several devices from the same batch are tested. The quality statement applies only to this sample or batch, and manufacturing is not inspected. Type 2. Test devices are periodically selected from the open market, but the factory is still out of control. Type 3. Tests are carried out on several devices, all received from the manufacturer. The manufacturing is also evaluated. Type 4. Devices are selected on the open market, manufacturing inspection is carried out, but without a management system audit. Type 5. Devices for testing can be selected at the factory, taken from the warehouse, and requested from the open market trade network. It is also the strictest manufacturing control and management system. Type 6. Certifies processes and services. Devices are never tested. Type 5 Certification Scheme combines the complexities and challenges of each scheme and this is what makes it the most formidable test in the industry. Who needs it and why If the manufacturer was given «fit» according to the Scheme, it means that it is capable of producing batches Type 5 Certification Scheme tells European distributors and security companies that a manufacturer is worth dealing with in the long run. If the manufacturer was given «fit» according to the Scheme, it means that it is capable of producing batches of new devices day after day, stably and with high quality, and absolutely any of them will comply with the standard. manufacturing control and procedure In the early 2010s, after defective security devices from China appeared on the market, Europe began to pay more attention to manufacturing control and the procedure for selecting devices for testing in the laboratory. In 2013, the current edition of ISO/IEC 17067:2013 appeared, which regulates the fifth scheme.  stability and quality European consumer gets reliable protection, the installer gets a system without defects Auditors consistently inspect each process in the plant and randomly select devices for testing in the laboratory. This eliminates the possibility of fraud on the part of the manufacturer and convinces the market participants of the stability and quality of manufacturing. Due to the Scheme, the European consumer gets reliable protection, the installer gets a system without defects, and the manager gets a good, right deal. Who is responsible for auditing ISO/IEC 17067:2013 certified by an independent product certification body. There are several bodies in Europe, but only two are recognised as the most authoritative the Czech Republic and Great Britain. Ajax security devices have a certificate of conformity issued by the accredited body Trezor Test (Czech Republic).  Laboratories in which devices are tested, as well as audit companies that inspect the factory, must also be accredited. This is a limited number of European professional organisations, whose decisions and assessments are under intense scrutiny of all market players. final certificate If the claims are confirmed, the organisations involved in the verification may lose Competitors are jealously monitoring certifications issued to rivals, and often initiating their device tests that can lead to complaints. If the claims are confirmed, the organisations involved in the verification may lose their accreditations. The stakes are very high, so each stage of the Scheme is strictly regulated, and the final certificate is as justified as possible. How the Type 5 Certification Scheme works There are three main stops on the route of the Scheme, and it’s possible to say goodbye to the opportunity of getting a certificate at each of them. Stop 1. Quality Management System Certification according to ISO 9001:2015. Before starting the process according to the Type 5 Certification Scheme, the manufacturer must take care of obtaining this certificate, having passed tests for compliance with this standard. Stop 2. Test Centre, or Laboratory. Randomly selected samples are tested here. Ajax security devices are being tested in two Test Centers in the Czech Republic, TESTALARM and CMI. Stop 3. Factory. Every year, the auditing company sends a team of auditors and technical specialists to the factory. It monitors the stability and continuous improvement of processes, as well as inspecting the company’s management system. Test Centre All Ajax security devices are tested for resistance to mechanical and climatic influences, as well as to external electromagnetic field disturbances. All functional characteristics, the quality of radio contact, and the possibility of affecting the operation of the device from the outside are checked. The lids are smashed with a hammer and opened with metal plates. The lenses are exposed to hot air, and illuminated with halogen lamps, simulating sunlight. The tests are conducted over and over again to record the repeatability of the results. The device is placed in the humidity chamber for a whole month, and other tests can take six months. It is impossible to speed up the process, otherwise the laboratory risks its reputation and accreditation to conduct tests.

Ajax Systems is proud to announce its victory at the PSI Premier Awards 2024. The company's KeyPad TouchScreen Jeweller device has been named the winner in the Access Control Product of the Year category. The PSI Premier Awards, organised annually by PSI Magazine, a top professional security media outlet in the UK, celebrate the pioneering technologies and businesses in the security sector. Winners are selected by security installers and systems integrators through votes on the PSI website. DESFire® technology and BLE support Device offers intuitive group management, a familiar Ajax app-like interface, and top-of-the-line security powers “We are excited to be named the winner of the PSI Premier Awards once again! The UK is one of our biggest markets, where Ajax company is making significant progress. The knowledge and expertise of UK security specialists have been invaluable to us, and we are immensely grateful to them for their support and today’s victory,” Valentine Hrytsenko, CMO at Ajax Systems. KeyPad TouchScreen Jeweller is a wireless keypad with a touch screen that seamlessly merges security and smart home device management. Its high-resolution display features all necessary controls, providing users with a visually stunning and high-quality image. The device offers intuitive group management, a familiar Ajax app-like interface, and top-of-the-line security capabilities, such as DESFire® technology and BLE support, which make it possible to control the keypad via smartphone using the Ajax app. PSI Magazine readers This is the fourth award that Ajax Systems has received from the British professional security community. Last year, the Ajax Academy project was recognised at the PSI Premier Awards as the “Manufacturer Training Programme of the Year.” In 2020, PSI Magazine readers selected MotionCam, Ajax’s indoor motion detector with photo verification, as the “Intruder Product of the Year.” Prior to that, in 2017, Ajax was named “Intruder Alarm of the Year” at IFSEC International, a pioneering integrated security event in London.

Ajax Systems, Europe’s largest security systems manufacturer, and Yale, the smart home security solutions provider, are expanding their partnership to 30 additional countries. This announcement builds on the initial partnership revealed earlier in 2024, which has already seen successful implementations in several countries. Originally rolled out in five European countries, the integration is currently available to users and businesses in many more markets. Countries that support the integration Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Norway (previously integrated), Sweden (previously integrated), Spain (previously integrated), Portugal (previously integrated), Italy (previously integrated). Linus® Smart Lock L2 The new smart lock is designed to adapt to most cylinders/locks and can be quickly mounted on the door To further enhance this offering, Yale has released a new model of its flagship smart lock that can also be controlled via Ajax apps, the Linus® Smart Lock L2. It features enhanced durability, quieter performance, and twice the speed of the previous generation of Linus® Smart Lock. The new smart lock is designed to adapt to most cylinders/locks and can be quickly mounted on the door with no modifications needed and removed without leaving any marks. With Linus® L2, consumers can easily lock/unlock their doors without needing to keep track of any keys and share virtual keys with friends, family, and trusted individuals for full control over their home access. Cloud-to-Cloud connection Overall, this partnership makes life easier for Ajax users, as they can manage and control their Yale Smart Locks directly from the Ajax app. Consumers can enjoy a Cloud-to-Cloud connection to guarantee smooth and secure communication with their Yale Smart Lock and Ajax system. With this integration, users can easily lock and unlock their Yale Smart Lock and see the lock status within the app. Advanced automation options Beyond automatic locking or unlocking, the integration offers advanced automation options. Users and security monitoring companies also receive instant notifications whenever there's a change in the status of the Yale smart lock and can respond accordingly. They can access a detailed event history log within the Ajax app.