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ACT launches ACTpro eLock
& ACTenterprise
Access control software suite.
Access Control Technology (ACT),
the Irish-based access control
manufacturer, has announced the
launch of its latest product, the ACTpro
eLock which is now on sale through
the established ACT network of
distributors.
The system consists of a battery
operated, wire-free, electronic lock with
a built-in card reader. The ACTpro eLock
uses networked wireless controllers
(Hubs), capable of managing up to 32
doors each. The eLock uses the latest
ACT software suite, ACTenterprise for
installation and monitoring. In keeping
with ACT’s policy of continuous support to
its customers the eLock is compatible with
all existing ACTpro hardware.
David Tymlin, managing director of ACT,
stated “We realised that we could address
the shortcomings of competing products
on the market, whilst ensuring the latest
in reliable, cost-effective technology. The
ACTpro eLock is the perfect addition to
our pro range of access control, and will
be a popular product from launch day.”
‘the perfect addition to our
access control range’
ACTpro-e-lock_142.jpgThe ACTpro
eLock boasts longer range, longer battery
life and an easier setup than competing
products on the market. By using 868kHz
wireless frequency the eLock can deliver a
long-range capability between the eLock
hub and the eLock itself. With a battery
life tested to over 200,000 operations, the
lock will be maintenance-free for years
following installation.
With the ability to add a door ajar/door
open sensor, the eLock will also inform
the system of alerts automatically. If it
loses connection to the hub or in the event
of a power outage, the ACTpro eLock
will function independently until the
connection is re-established.
The ACTpro eLock will always allow free
egress from the secure side, and can be
configured to unlock in the event of a fire
or other emergency. The eLock ensures
the highest level of safety standards for
your site.
The launch of the ACTpro eLock
coincides with ACT’s new professional
level software suite, ACTenterprise,
which can control up to 60,000 users and
thousands of doors.
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‘GREEN’ SUCCESS AT ARGE CONFERENCE
Following its successful conference in
Budapest, ARGE has announced that it
will be pursuing the creation of generic
Environmental Product Declarations
(EPDs), as well as introducing new key
members to the Executive Board.
At its General Meeting on 5th September,
attended by over 41 delegates, ARGE voted
to pursue its sustainability agenda through
the creation of entry level EPDs.
EPDs are the most effective way for
communicating a product’s verifiable
and accurate environmental information,
and following the introduction of the
new Construction Products Regulation
(CPR) these are becoming increasingly
imperative.
Three tenders have been submitted to
ARGE outlining plans for the effective
delivery of EPDs. These proposals will now
be debated by ARGE, with the preferred
method informing its sustainability
roadmap. In addition, ARGE elected a
Chairman and two additional members of
the Executive Board.
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Hans Weissenboeck, will take up the
position of the new ARGE Chairman and
will be chiefly responsible for delivering
the ARGE objectives and sustainability
roadmap.
Representing the Nordic countries
at ARGE and introduced at this year’s
conference in Budapest is Urban
Doverholt, MD and member of the
Executive Board at the ASSA Group in
Sweden. Urban is also the President of the
SEM Group, the Swedish Association for
Construction Hardware.
Stephan Schmidt, from Germany,
is the second new member of the
Executive Board and is MD of the
German Fachverband Schloss und
Beschlagindustrie, Germany’s main
association for locks and builder’s
hardware.
Welcoming the new appointments,
Joachim Kieker, ARGE General Secretary,
said:
“The decision to pursue the creation of
EPDs helps to shape ARGE’s vision and
sustainability roadmap – giving us some
very clear aims to work toward and most
importantly deliver for our members. We
have worked hard to stress the importance
of the changes in the construction sector
and the impact these will have on the lock
and hardware industry. The generic EPDs
are crucial in helping our members to
remain competitive in an ever-changing
market and we look forward to defining
our strategy and working toward achieving
this.”
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THE SEP/OCT 2013 ISSUE
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