ASSA ABLOY maintains a strong commitment to energy-efficient, sustainable access control. The company’s intelligent Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Wi-Fi access control products operate over a facility’s already existing wired and wireless local area network (LAN), to conserve energy consumption, reduce installation costs and provide additional benefits.

“Whether building a new facility or updating an existing one, every aspect of energy efficiency has to be considered, and that includes the security system,” said Aaron Smith, director — Sustainable Building Solutions, ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions. “One of the best ways to reduce energy consumption is by integrating the electronic access control system into a company’s IP network, using electronic locks and other devices that are designed for maximum energy efficiency.”

PoE technology allows facilities to utilize a single cable for power and data, providing a ready-made pathway for integrating electronic access control (EAC) components into the already-existing network. This reduces or eliminates the need for separate security infrastructure — such as wiring and disparate hardware components — reducing power requirements and the total amount of material used in a building as well as reducing the cost of installation. In addition, Wi-Fi security devices such as electronic locks and other devices can be readily integrated into an IP network.

Additional energy savings can be achieved by reducing thermal and air leakage from locks, doors and hardware. Integrated PoE locks including SARGENT Profile Series v.S1, SARGENT Passport 1000 P1 and Corbin Russwin Access 700® PIP1 combine all access control functionality into the lock and use existing PoE cabling for both power and data. This offers the lowest-possible power consumption – a maximum of 7 watts per lock, which is 50 percent less than typical PoE installations. Another energy saving option is the use of exit devices with electric latch retraction (ELR) such as the SARGENT 56-ELR device. Since the 56-ELR is driven by a motor instead of a conventional solenoid, electricity savings per activation can be better than 50 percent. ASSA ABLOY Wi-Fi locks and exit devices like the SARGENT Profile Series v.S2, Corbin Russwin Access 800® WI1 and others reduce installation time by operating within an existing Wi-Fi network, and make it possible to provide expanded access control in locations where it would be difficult or impossible to install a wired lock. They are designed for efficient power consumption and long battery life.

ASSA ABLOY wireless access control solutions operate using the standard 802.11b/g Wi-Fi infrastructure for ready compatibility with many industry-leading access control systems, with the same reliable communication, advanced management capabilities and real-time alarm notification as traditional access control.

ABOUT ASSA ABLOY ASSA ABLOY is the global provider of door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user demands for security, safety and convenience. For more information visit http://www.assaabloy.com/en/com/.

ABOUT CORBIN RUSSWIN Since 1839, Corbin Russwin has manufactured safe, secure and durable locking hardware. The company offers commercial grade 1 mortise locks, bored locks, exit devices, high security key systems and electromechanical hardware. Architecturally, Corbin Russwin offers products that are both aesthetically pleasing and designed to surpass most performance standards. Visit its website for complete product specifications, http://www.corbinrusswin.com/.

ABOUT SARGENT Founded in the early 1800’s, SARGENT provides locksets, cylinders, door closers, exit devices, electro-mechanical products and access control systems for new construction, renovation and replacement applications. The company's customer base includes commercial construction, institutional, and industrial markets. Included in SARGENT’s product offerings are windstorm certified locks and exit devices, hardwired and wireless access control devices, decorative levers and a patented and high security key systems. Visit our website for bored lock, mortise lock, exit device and key system product specifications, http://www.sargentlock.com/.