Electronic Cylinders: Strengthening the Security of Office Buildings

Security of professional premisesis a major issue for companies that need to protect their assets, data, and employees. Faced with the risks of unauthorized intrusion, it is essential to have aneffective access control systemtailored to the needs of each organization. Electronic cylinders stand out as innovative and modular locking devices with numerous advantages over traditional mechanical cylinders.

Why choose electronic cylinders?

Electronic cylinders are activated by both visual and acoustic access signals. They are configured to work with badges, cards, or smartphones, instead of traditional keys. They do not require wiring or electrical power and can be reprogrammed at any time: they are therefore considered autonomous. Connected doors offer several advantages over those with mechanical access:

Enhanced security

Digital cylinders are equipped with anti-drilling protection, making them more resistant to break-in attempts. This is a practical and economical solution, very useful for office spaces. Not only does it allow control over access and movement of people, but every movement within the company is systematically recorded. Thus, it is enough to consult the computer data to view them. In case of loss or theft of a badge, it can simply be deactivated remotely, without having to change the cylinder or the keys.

Simplified management

Economical and convenient, electronic cylinders are also easy to install, configure, and modify. They are compatible with most existing locks and can be adapted to the size and shape of each door. They can be combined with existing mechanical systems, thus creating mechatronic systems with a higher level of security, suitable for private residential buildings or rooms housing servers.

Greater comfort

With electronic cylinders, there is no longer any need to carry around a bulky and noisy bunch of keys. They offer quick and simple opening, thanks to visual and sound signals that indicate the access status. They are also compatible with smartphones, which can serve as virtual keys via a dedicated application.

Which type of electronic cylinder should you choose?

The digital cylinders offered by dormakaba are available in two colors, black and white, with a minimalist and modern design, and can be installed on any type of door, whether glass, wood, or metal. They are modular, with adjustable length on site, and come in different types:

The simple digital cylinder

This is the most common model, activated by a badge presented on the external button where access authorization is verified. It is suitable for doors that open from only one side, such as individual or shared offices.

The double digital cylinder

This model works with a badge on both buttons, inside and outside, allowing access control in both directions. It is suitable for doors in transition areas, separating different security zones, such as corridors, airlocks, or main entrances.

The half digital cylinder

This model works with a badge on the external button and has no internal button. It is suitable for doors that only open from one side, ideal for places that are not locked from the inside (cabinets, safes, mailboxes).

The anti-panic digital cylinder

This model works with a badge on the external button, and the internal button allows the door to be opened without a badge in case of emergency. It is suitable for doors serving as emergency exits.

All these types of electronic cylinders blend harmoniously with the aesthetics of doors. They also comply with the most demanding safety and quality standards and are certified for doors offering good fire resistance.

How to install the electronic cylinder for your connected door?

Installing electronic cylinders is simple and quick, and does not require any special skills, although you can, if you wish and for greater compliance, call on your supplier. Just follow these steps:

• Define your budget and determine the type of cylinder suitable for your premises, according to the required security level for the access you wish to reinforce.

• Adjust the length of the electronic cylinder: measure the distance between the center of the fixing screw hole and the outer edge of the door, and add or remove spacers on the electronic cylinder to obtain the necessary length.

• Install the system using the instructions provided by the manufacturer, to install your access control device. Insert the electronic cylinder into the lock hole, aligning the cam with the strike plate, and secure it with the fixing screw. Note that it can be combined with an existing mechanical cylinder, if the latter is not defective, in which case it must be removed.

• Program the electronic cylinder using the software or application provided by Dormakaba, to assign access rights to users and register the badges, cards, or smartphones that will serve as keys.

Electronic cylinders offer effective protection against unauthorized intrusions when properly used. This effectiveness lies in adapting the system to environmental constraints and in the quality of the door that serves as its support. To learn more about electronic cylinders or to discover other access and security solutions for office spaces, such as electronic locks, please visit the company’s platform or contact them via the online form for a personalized quote.