Electro-Magnetic Cardkey Locks

•  Vertical swipe card action:
  • Self cleaning and resistant to abuse or deliberate vandalism
  • Full-length card encryption for extensive system management
  • Spring loaded, wear resistant magnetic read heads
• Thumb turn operation of deadbolt from inside room
• Powered by four standard AA batteries
  • Early warning of low batteries given to staff cardholders only
• Recording of the last 300 valid card transactions, for a highly effective audit trail
• Split position handles to ensure easy exit from inside room
• Levers always return to horizontal position by balanced spring mechanism.
• Optional mechanical key over-ride with 140 million combinations

 Nexus Systems are manufactured by Omron and MIWA to exceed international standards.

• ANSI Grade 1 mortise lock to European and US profiles
• Comprehensive three year warranty
• Tested and certified for BS476 and UL-10B three-hour fire ratings plus international equivalents.
• Three piece anti-friction latch plus two piece hardened steel 25mm (1") deadbolt
• Teflon coated hubs for minimal wear.
• Access to electronics, batteries and lock body from room side only, by security screws.
• Maintenance free motor encased in lock body.
• Suitable for use in marine applications and other harsh environment
• Door controller electronics encased in ABS to resist water penetration

Door Locking Functions

Edwards Door Systems is proud to announce the new Nexus  System 200, bringing you the very latest in quality, reliable door locking solutions for the hospitality market.

With the customer in mind, Nexus has designed System 200 with a capacity of 500 rooms, full PMS interface capabilities, a large, back-lit, LCD screen for enhanced viewing, and superb, tactile keypad for easy use.

Evolution
Magnetic stripe card locks for the hotel industry have been available for several years. Nexus systems 400 & 600 represent the pinnacle in design of our card lock systems which have been evolving since 1982. The first card locks were designed simply to replace mechanical guest keys, which could open just single guestrooms. By working closely with several of the worlds largest hotels chains Nexus can now provide you with reliable electronic locking solutions that are a giant leap forward from the original systems.

Guest Cards
Guest cards are issued on the basis of a room number or numbers, with a start date and time plus a finish date and time. When a guest checks in a card is issued which will open their room for their intended length of stay. Should the guest lose their card or leave early, new cards issued will prevent any existing cards from working, even if the date is still current.

Extended check-out times can either be preprogrammed, or entered individually.

Multiple room Guest Cards
There are occasions where more than one room number is required on an individual's card, so up to ten guest room numbers can be programmed onto one guest card. Suites of rooms can be preprogrammed into the system to save the front desk staff valuable time, however if any of these rooms can be sold separately then individual guest cards can also be issued.

Families
If a family is staying in multiple rooms then guest cards can be issued to the parents which allow them access to all the allocated rooms, but with the option that the children's cards only give them access to their own rooms.

Special Rooms
Why stop at guest rooms? Additional areas and rooms can also be added. For example, if the guest is on an executive floor then access to any areas connected with this can automatically be added upon check-in. If the guest is hiring a conference or meeting room then timed access can be added to the card whilst checking in (Access time to the rooms can also be controlled by the system). The health club, pool, conference facilities or even off-site buildings can be controlled with the same simple and flexible programming.

Master Keying
Installing a single lock into a property and having one user for it is a simple task, whereas installing large numbers of locks and allowing various users access to specific areas used to be a very time consuming task. This is no longer the case. When using either of these systems the large bunch of keys carried by many hotel staff can be replaced in most circumstances by just a single card.

Due to the various ways in which CardLock data can be programmed onto the Sub-master cards, access can be granted or denied to one, all. or a selection of doors within the property.

Each Sub-master card can be programmed to work at all times. on specific days of the week, or to match specific shift times and security patterns.

Cards for Guests

Authorization It is of little benefit having intelligent electronic card locks on your doors if you cannot control who is issuing the cards to open them. Each hotel operates slightly differently and our systems are designed to accommodate varying needs. When defining a user for the system, you decide what that person is allowed to do. Once the individuals levels of authority have been programmed, they can log into the software using their authorization card and password. All cards that they subsequently issue are recorded and this information is easily retrievable.

Audit Trail
Having a complete audit trail is very important for security. Each card within the Nexus system has its own identity. When a card has been used in the lock the identity of the card and the time and date of use are stored. In fact, the last 300 card identities are stored in the lock. If a problem has occurred, the data can be searched to see who has opened the door. From the information gathered, a search of the system can be completed to see who issued the cards in question.

Language
Both System 400 and 600 support several languages, including English, French, German and Spanish.

Interfacing

Property Management Systems
As a standard feature, both 400 and 600 can be interfaced to Property Management Systems. All standard guest functions can be controlled through the PMS host software. Intelligent interfacing brings many advantages:

Reduced check-in time - all the information required to issue a quest card is entered into the PMS as standard, eliminating the need for double entry of data.

Reduces human error - transferring the room number and check out date directly from the PMS reduces the chances of the wrong data being encoded onto the guest card.

Point of Sale Systems
POS data - through the interface with the Property Management System (PMS) data such as the guests folio number can be added to the guest card (track 2 or 3), which can be used by the Point of Sale System to validate the guest. If there is no PMS interface or the PMS is not capable of sending guest information then Nexus can encode the room number, check-in date and time plus checkout date and time, which can then be used to verify the guest.

Data Transfer unit (DTU)

The Data Transfer Unit is an easy to use menu driven lock programmer and interrogator. Once the main system is set up all the information required to program the property can be downloaded to the DTU. It performs the following functions:

Download CardLock program - The Nexus lock uses re-programmable technology. When the lock is first installed its software is loaded. Any software upgrades in the future can also be loaded into the locks without the need for expensive hardware changes, thus protecting the initial investment.

Programming lock details - The system has been developed to cater to a hotel's complete locking requirements. All doors in the property can be included, from guest rooms to stores, offices, leisure facilities, executive areas and perimeter access.

Interrogating the lock - The DTU communicates with the lock to view the last 300 card transactions, giving card details and the time and date used. This information can then be stored on the DTU and uploaded to the main system or printed at the door. Copies can be printed and permanent records can be saved to disk.

Trouble Shooting - From time to time things never go as expected, but rather than leaving your staff guessing as to what any problem at the lock might be, the DTU can be used to prompt possible causes. Details of the problem (such as invalid cards, expired time, data corruption) will be displayed and therefore easily rectified.

System Comparison

Feature Description System 400 System 600 Guest card Card/s issued to the guest that can open a specific guest room for the duration of their stay Multiple room guest card Card/s that are issued to guests that can open up to 10 guest rooms for the duration of their stay (any guest rooms in the property). These are usually used for suites or family groups Duplicate guest cards Up to 99 duplicate quest or multiple room guest cards can be issued for each room One shot cards A card that can be issued to open up to 9 guest rooms once Special Rooms Additional rooms that can be added to the guests cards. such as the gym, executive lounge, card parks etc. 40 40

Door Control Units

There are some doors and areas where the standard Nexus lock is not suitable. For example it is difficult to fit a mortise lock into a glass door or use a battery powered lock in a Common door. To meet these conditions Edwards will supply and install Door Control Units, to suit your requirements. These program exactly the same way as standard locks, but are powered by 120v or 230v AC, and are designed to operate magnetic locks, electric panic exit hardware, electric latches, or other devices. The Nexus units are self-contained, offering power for the locking device (either 12v or 24v DC) and have backup batteries in case of power failure. Options also include timed egress buttons and emergency opening panels. The Nexus Electrical Device Controller is designed to work in conjunction with the control circuits of Elevators,  Barrier Gates Parking Garage Doors and similar devices. This unit is programmed as though it is a standard lock, so that it can validate any type of guest or staff card.

System Support