This new protection function allows door locking devices to be activated or deactivated in a split second in the event of an emergency. Users and operators of large buildings, particularly those in the public sector and the health care and education sectors, often wish for an additional protection system which can be quickly put to use in critical situations. People want to be able to act very swiftly in the event of a fire alarm or attacks on people, such as a shooting incident in a school.

This new protection function provides three responses in such emergency situations: a simple press of a button makes it impossible to open a door from the outside – intruders can no longer get inside as a result. By the same token, means of escape can also be immediately provided by pressing the button to deactivate the locking device concerned. The system also informs those in charge about the disturbance, fire, gunman attack or other emergency.

Simonsvoss has provided this new protect function by extending its Wavenet Router radio network – by connecting digital locking cylinders with a central computer, for example – to offer additional functions. One single signal can reach up to 249 doors per router. Interlinked in a network, locking devices can thus be activated or deactivated simultaneously using a radio signal. Thanks to radio, the system will still work even if the communications and IT networks are already down.

Depending on the actual nature of the incident, the Wavenet Router can provide the right protection function, such as ‘lock doors in gunman incidents’ or 'release doors in the event of fire.’ If there is a gunman in the building, doors to classrooms can be securely locked, for example. If a fire alarm is triggered, System 3060 automatically releases the right doors, opening up the way for people to escape or for help to arrive.

This function can even be retrofitted to existing systems which feature the latest TN4 generation locking devices at a reasonable price.