HKC Security, part of the multi-national physical security product manufacturer Assa Abloy, has made an update to its SmartLink 700 installer control panel configuration software. This introduces RF (radio frequency) signal and quality information, for assessing device connectivity without the need for keypad checks.
SmartLink 700 is HKC’s software that gives installers remote access to HKC security systems. It provides an interface for configuring, monitoring and maintaining security panels. Signal levels are now displayed for all RF devices, helping installers determine if signal and quality levels are suitable and if RF Expansion may be necessary. A new RF Device Summary screen has been added under the ‘devices’ menu, offering an overview of signal and quality levels across all connected RF devices. Installers will receive colour-coded guidance – green for good signal, amber for fair, and red for devices in low signal areas. A ‘help’ section has been added to provide guidance on interpreting signal and quality readings.
Signal and quality data is also available at both the individual device level and within the Panel Configuration menu, making diagnostics and troubleshooting more streamlined. As for firmware upgrades prompts, signal level checks are now included in the upgrade prompt. Installers will receive colour-coded guidance, green for safe upgrades, amber for caution, and red advising against an upgrade without improving signal strength first.
The update includes support for upcoming HKC devices, for compatibility with security products to come. Various other bug fixes have been implemented to enhance system stability and performance.
Ian Moore, Product Manager at HKC Security said: “Our aim is to continually improve the installer experience, and these enhancements simplify and accelerate the process of RF devices. By providing clear, real-time signal and quality information directly through SmartLink 700, we can ensure our installers experience optimal system performance and reliability.”
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