Aperio® Wireless Locks: Sustainable Security Solutions for the University of St Andrews
Aperio® Wireless Locks: Sustainable Security Solutions for the University of St Andrews

The University of St Andrews, the UK’s top university, aims for net-zero emissions by 2035. With a history since the 1400s, it excels academically and is dedicated to sustainability. To further its green initiatives, the university sought an innovative access control solution that aligns with its goals. Introducing Aperio® Wireless Locks Aperio® battery-powered wireless locks are the perfect fit for the University of St Andrews’ Halls of Residence, installed in approximately 1,693 student bedrooms. These advanced locks provide a seamless integration with the university’s central access control system and student ID cards, streamlining access for all users. Key Features and Benefits: Energy Efficiency: Aperio locks consume zero energy when idle, operating on standard batteries that require changing approximately every two years. This ensures a minimal environmental impact while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Easy Installation: The wireless design allows for quick installation without the need for drilling or extensive alterations to existing doors, significantly reducing energy use during setup. Centralized Management: With online central management capabilities, access rights can be issued or modified in real-time with just a few clicks. This not only simplifies operations for staff but also enhances security across the campus. Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing: Manufactured by ASSA ABLOY, Aperio locks are designed with sustainability in mind, contributing to the university’s goal of reducing its environmental footprint. 24/7 Monitoring and Reporting: The integration with the university’s access control system provides continuous monitoring and reporting capabilities, ensuring security and ease of management. Results in Action The installation of Aperio® Wireless Locks exemplifies the University of St Andrews’ commitment to sustainability. By opting for these energy-efficient solutions, the university not only enhances security but also aligns with its vision for a greener future. Aperio® Wireless Locks are not just a product; they represent a step towards a more sustainable and efficient university environment. Experience the future of access control with Aperio, where security meets sustainability.

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Aperio® Technology enables cost effective expansions of access control systems made by any manufacturer
Aperio® Technology enables cost effective expansions of access control systems made by any manufacturer

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio® Technology enables the cost-effective integration of doors with mechanical locks into both new and existing access control systems. Thanks to its innovative wireless technology, integrating doors into an access control system will no longer require extensive wiring or structural alterations in the future. Doors will merely need to be equipped with electronic Aperio® locks with RFID readers and linked to the online access control system via a communications hub. The manufacturer independent architecture of Aperio® provides a convenient way of connecting with most access control systems via RS485, Wiegand, or IP interface. The Aperio® cylinders, escutcheons or locks communicate via an encrypted wireless link to a communication hub that is wired directly to the system. Highlights at a glance Additional doors can be integrated into access control systems at a low cost Update of access authorisations online and in real time Battery powered cylinders, escutcheons and locks with RFID reader functionality Easy to install with no structural alterations or wiring to the door No need to replace the existing RFID cards or transponders as these can also be used for wireless Aperio® doors. Standard RFID technologies are supported (iCLASS®, MIFARE™ Classic and DESFire™, HID PROX/EM410) Open standard, meaning Aperio® can be combined with all access control systems More than 100 global leading access control OEM’s already support Aperio®

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Choosing cost-saving wireless locks
Choosing cost-saving wireless locks

Your electronic security could save you money at every stage of its life-cycle — if you pick the right locks Installation, operation and expansion: electronic access control has costs attached to every stage of its lifetime. Of course, the benefits over mechanical locking outweigh these costs. And they could outweigh them even farther, if you choose the right locking technology: wireless. Installation is where it all begins. Installation stage is also the largest contributor to the potential cost saving in choosing wireless. In calculations for a recent cost savings report, ASSA ABLOY experts examined likely costs of a 100-door installation. Labour cost savings for those who chose wireless versus wired locks were a staggering 82.5%*. Yes, you read that right. Installing battery-powered locks versus wired locks would save you over 80% in the labour cost of specialist access control installers. Wireless installation is much faster; it is also less intrusive. Leading wireless locks require little or no drilling around the door, whereas wired access control needs cabling through and partly around the door. You can upgrade building security without inconveniencing your staff or disturbing everyday work routines.  Energy savings can contribute to business sustainability goals According to the Harvard Business Review, energy efficiency has become one of the “key levers for business success”**. Battery powered wireless locks use less energy than traditional wired locks, which normally work via magnets connected permanently to electricity. Wireless locks work differently. They only “wake up” when presented with a credential for which they must make an access decision. This translates into another potentially large saving on your annual energy budget: more than 70%*, or thousands of euros over a typical access control installation’s lifetime. Other related energy and material costs are also lower for wireless locks. During operation, wireless locks require just a battery change — once every two years (approximately). Wireless locks also provide more flexibility — and can reduce costs — when you reconfigure or expand office space. High-quality wireless locks can typically be reinstalled at another door without impacting their reliability. You can move them to wherever is convenient. Typical cost savings on your next office relocation or expansion are around 30%* with wireless over wired locking. Choosing cost-saving wireless locks Aperio® wireless locks can save you money at every stage of their life-cycle. Battery-powered Aperio® RFID-equipped cylinders, escutcheons, handles and locks can be fitted as a new access control system or extend an existing installation by linking new doors to the same system wirelessly. There’s no need for staff to swap their key-cards, nor for anyone to carry more than one credential. They work seamlessly within almost every major access control system on the market, from over 100 different manufacturers. One control panel manages everything — Aperio®and legacy locks. Installion is quick, because there’s no cabling around the door, no invasive building work, and no need to change door hardware. Aperio® devices fit almost any opening or security level, exterior and interior doors — wood, glass or aluminium — from fire and escape doors to meeting rooms, labs and offices. To find out how much you could save by making the switch to wireless locks, you can download a free screen paper with project cost calculations at: https://campaigns.assaabloyopeningsolutions.eu/aperio-cost-savings *: ASSA ABLOY in-house calculations. See report: https://campaigns.assaabloyopeningsolutions.eu/hubfs/AA_Aperio_CostSavings_Solutionguide_07_2020_ENG_EMEA.pdf **: https://hbr.org/2017/01/energy-strategy-for-the-c-suite

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