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doors and 75 full- and part-time employees who are on different schedules and require varying levels of access. As a museum and a tourist attraction, the Center has public ar- eas where visitors are free to roam, but also has more sensitive areas like archive storage and offices that require extra security.
Coleman recommended SALTO Systems electronic lock products and supporting Pro- Access SPACE software to provide access control for the Center for Puppetry Arts be- cause it met all challenges including afford- ability, innovation and ease of use.
Coleman described the revolutionary virtual network data-on-card technology as an innovative and affordable way to achieve the latest in access control. SVN provides the flexibility for an access control system
to grow, as needed, from a small number of doors and users to numerous doors and us- ers. It allows stand-alone locks to read, re- ceive, and write information via an encrypted and secure data-on-card system that utilizes the capabilities of RFID read/write technol- ogy. In SVN, all access data is stored on and distributed by its operating credential. When presenting a credential to an offline stand- alone door not only does this control access rights to that door but, thanks to two-way communication, the door also writes data— like blacklist information or battery status— back to the smartcard. The smartcard then transmits this information back to the server via online wall readers that update and re- ceive information from the cards anytime and anywhere in the facility.
“Because the Center for Puppetry Arts had such a variety of needs, we used a little bit of everything from SALTO’s vast electronic lock product line to work in concert with the SVN technology,” Coleman said.
Among the products installed at the center are the XS4 Locker and XS4 GEO Electronic Padlock. The XS4 escutcheon’s easy-to-install design makes it simple for se- curity professionals to upgrade and replace mechanical-key-operated door locks with the latest electronic access control solution.
Versatile Solutions
The XS4 GEO electronic padlock is a ver- satile locking solution that enables users to benefit from the advantages of electronic access control where previously it was only possible to use a mechanical locking solu- tion. The XS4 Locker brings all the advan- tages of an electronic access control solution for lockers and cabinets such as those used in the offices and administrative areas. The electronic and mechanical components are located on the inside to enhance the security against vandalism or manipulation.
Lee said employees mainly use key fobs to gain entry into secured areas; however, some have also chosen to use an RFID wristband for access since it allows them more freedom to use their hands when carrying items.
To manage the system, Lee and the cen- ter’s facilities director use ProAccess SPACE, a web-based access control software that of- fers a modern, user-centered interface for varying skills, capabilities and security levels.
“ProAccess SPACE is user friendly and it’s great to be able to access the program eas- ily from different computers,” Lee said.
Phase I of the project, which includes both new galleries, is complete and Coleman said he looks forward to expanding the solu- tion for Phase II, the upgrade of the existing building.
“SALTO Systems originated in Europe, which gave them a great deal of experience in working with older and historic buildings,” Coleman said. “That is one of the reasons why they are an excellent resource for projects that involve upgrading facilities to the latest in electronic locks and access control. We look forward to completing Phase II and enhanc- ing the original facility with technologically- advanced electronic access control.”
Lee said she looks forward to expanding access control to Phase II. “Our experience so far with the installa-
tion has been great. We
can’t wait for the rest
of the project to be fin-
ished.”
Dawn Nye is the mar- keting coordinator at SALTO.
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