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Security expert Abloy UK has supplied Crediton Care & Support Homes Ltd (CCSH) with a compliant electric-locking solution for Kite House, a new care facility in Crediton, Devon. CCSH specialise in providing residential care for people with autism, Aspergers, learning disabilities and mental health issues. Kite House is the newest of its facilities, offering a full range of residential, day-care and domiciliary services. Exeter-based Guardian Security handles all the security needs of CCSH, and was responsible for selecting the best solution to fit the requirements of Kite House. Access control specialists Guardian Security created a bespoke security solution, specifying seven Abloy solenoid electric locks to work in conjunction with the existing access control system. Fire safety compliant locks One of the key requirements for Kite House was the ability to lock down the facilities at any given point, and isolate areas such as the kitchen and quiet rooms if needed. They also wanted the facility to feel more like a home and less like a hospital, to make patients feel comfortable and relaxed in their surroundings.Abloy locks can withstand the heavy usage that comes from many people using the door for access daily Abloy EL560, EL460, and EL561 locks were recommended for use in the doors of high-traffic buildings because they can withstand the heavy usage that comes from many people using the door for access daily, making them ideal for this installation. Only the outside handle is electrically controlled, and the lock can always be opened by inside handle for easy egress. Mechanical opening by cylinder is always possible too, and the EL560, EL460, and EL561 locks are also compliant with EN179 and EN1125 fire and escape standards. Conformity to security regulations Sean Monger of Guardian Security commented, “For Kite House we had quite specific requirements when it came to access control. The locking solutions didn’t just need to be functional, they also had to be durable and of the highest quality. Abloy was the first choice, as its locks offered the highest quality and reliability, were able to withstand physical strength, and they also conform to regulations and compliance.” James Moore of CCSH added, “The works that were undertaken were done to a high standard and they have been helpful in responding to any enquiries that we have had.”

SALTO data-on-card access control system allows users across campus to control the building through its offline escutcheons The University of Greenwich has installed a SALTO smart access control system to secure student accommodation within its new Daniel Defoe Hall. This new hall of residence, designed to BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standards, is located adjacent to Greenwich rail and Docklands Light Railway stations, approximately 15 minutes’ walk from the Greenwich Campus. It provides accommodation for 358 students in a mix of flat shares, studios and “mini-flats”. The University, located in the grounds of the former Old Royal Naval College, but also with other facilities at Avery Hill and Medway in Kent, is the largest university in London by student numbers, with almost 24,000 students. Its wide range of subjects includes architecture, business, computing, education, engineering, humanities, maritime studies, natural sciences, pharmacy and social sciences. It also has a strong research focus and well-established links to the scientific community.  Installation commissioned by the Guardian Security SW Ltd To control access to and within Daniel Defoe Hall the University has chosen a SALTO access control system which has been supplied, installed and commissioned by SALTO Certificated Partner Guardian Security SW Ltd. David Wileman, Sales Manager for Guardian Security SW Ltd, says “SALTO access control is already the system of choice for the university being widely used across campus. This includes in their £76 million Stockwell Street development which is another brand new building but open to the public, and the new base for Architecture, Digital Arts and the campus Library, and purpose designed as an access controlled environment. At Daniel Defoe Hall the brief was to think of the student accommodation as a hospitality environment and so we were invited by the client to write the specification based on the SALTO Aelement range of escutcheons. "SALTO access control is already the system of choice for the university being widely used across campus" Working with Project Manager Adele Brookes and Hall Manager Sandeep Singh of Derwent FM who manage the building on behalf of the University of Greenwich, we have installed 480 offline Aelement units on to student bedroom doors, flat doors and miscellaneous office type doors. This gives them simplicity, affordability and a fully scalable solution that allows for instant upgrades at any time.” Benefits of SALTO solution The advanced SALTO data-on-card access control system allows users across campus to control the building through its offline escutcheons in almost real time through the SALTO Virtual Network (SVN). This software allows the battery operated standalone locks to read, receive and write information via their operating ID smart cards. Data is captured from the cards at SVN on-line hot spots located at strategic points which upload and download user related information that is then used to permit, control or deny access. Sandeep Singh comments “Living in halls is an exciting experience and a great way to meet new people and make lifelong friends. It provides an opportunity to get involved in university life and feel part of the student community. But it is important that while doing so students are safe and secure and that access to our new Daniel Defoe Hall is strictly controlled. So far we’re pleased with the finished installation and with the performance of our access control system. It delivers everything we’ve asked of it and we particularly like its audit trailing and battery status features as well as the fact that its scalable meaning we can add more doors to the system in future as needed.”

SALTO effectively provides the college with a ‘networked access control solution without the wires’ Queen's College is a co-educational independent school located in Taunton, Somerset. It is a day/boarding school for children aged 3–18, and incorporates Nursery, Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior schools. The college was aware that its existing security arrangements in the form of mechanical keyed locks and a very basic access control system were somewhat outdated and not up to the mark when it came to providing an environment that was as safe and secure as it could be for its pupils and staff. Recognising the need to modernise and upgrade, the college considered the best way to achieve this would be to bring in security experts to advise them on how to implement this in a controlled and managed way. Guardian Security South West was the local company appointed to do this for two principle reasons: their track record in supplying and installing access control technology in education facilities, and their on-going ability to support and service any subsequent products installed at the college. Sales Manager Jim Caola says “Wanting to secure a mixture of classroom, office and bedroom doors what the college needed was a modern, state-of-the-art solution that would provide networked access control and security via a single contactless access card that could be easily distributed to staff and pupils as required. So working with Queen’s College Operations Director Peter Evans, we selected SALTO System’s XS4 wireless solution and tailored it to meet every element of the college’s requirements, fitting it to 35 doors in a mix of online and offline formats.” The SALTO XS4 wireless system is an online, real-time access control system that uses RFID radio frequency technology to communicate with an access control database at the college. This effectively provides the college with a ‘networked access control solution without the wires’. The wireless functionality provides the control and flexibility of a hard-wired access control system, without the costs and complexity associated with hardwiring each door. The wireless electronic escutcheons on the doors are configured automatically via SALTO gateways installed in strategic locations. So, with simple changes to its software users can "The combination of the SALTO XS4 wireless product and a committed client ensured the solution fully met the college’s expectations" configure or make changes at the doors in real-time. The system allows the college to monitor the wireless network, download audit trail information from doors in real time, delete users remotely and securely, collect battery status of the locks for maintenance, remotely lock and unlock doors and much more. Combined with the industry leading SALTO access control product, Guardian Security South West has provided a comprehensive service to Queen’s College. From designing the specification, through to supply, installing and commissioning, Guardian has delivered from start to finish. Peter Evans comments “From initial investigations through to actual deployment, Guardian have provided an excellent service. Having security that is reliable is critical since in addition to the need to control access to classrooms we also board a number of young people in our student accommodation. We like the ease of use and capability of the SALTO software as it helps us get maximum benefit from the technology whilst providing a secure environment for all our students and staff.” SALTO Area Manager David Hill says “The combination of the SALTO XS4 wireless product and a committed client ensured the solution fully met the college’s expectations. The simple to use SALTO XS4 platform achieves this in a versatile and cost-effective way. It regulates entry to specific rooms and provides effective security on a daily basis, helping to maintain the continuity of education by preventing any potential disruptions caused by unwanted security events.”