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News Release from: Emka UK | Subject: ELM system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 October 2003
Cabinets can be electronically secured
Electronic locking technology for cabinet security combines electronically operated swing handle cabinet locks and environmental monitoring in a secure Bus environment.
EMKA are now launching an exciting new development in electronic locking technology that takes cabinet security forward in a similar way to their original mechanical locking modular concept The ELM system is a fully networkable programme suitable for multiple or individual cabinets, it combines electronically operated swing handle cabinet locks and environmental monitoring in a secure Bus environment especially designed for applications such as process control or telecoms/internet hosting
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 31 Aug 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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This is achieved by a hierarchy of master codes which may be established over up to 5 levels, with the validity of each code set by date, number of uses etc.
There are over 4 billion possible codes and data transfer of sensitive information over the Bus is fully encrypted for complete security.
The complete system is based on a Communication Module linked to 64 other modules such as Handle Control Modules (each of which can deal with from 1 to 8 handles).
In addition cabinets may be fitted with Sensor Modules linked to customer specified sensors e.g for temperature, humidity, fan failure or for computer hard drive vibration monitoring.
Other modules provide remote access capability via keypads, proximity card sensors and linked computers, each of which may be connected anywhere on the Bus - either within the relevant cabinet or in a central control room.
A novel feature of the ELM is the ability to include a GSM modem, which allows the phone to be used as a remote keypad for PIN coded access without a physical key.
Other access identification systems are also possible - such as fingerprint and retinal scanners.
So flexible is the ELM Network that it may also be interfaced to proprietary LAN systems and building control systems via a linked server, thus offering the ability for operators to monitor and control the equipment installation from anywhere in the world. Request a free brochure from Emka UK ...
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