The physical security product manufacturer Allegion reports that it has created the first Briton electromechanical exit device that can be truly integrated with access control, the Briton 571 EL, pictured.
In high footfall buildings such as schools, offices and hospitals, it is often the case that employee and staff entrances will also be one of the fire exits for the building. In these situations, facility and security managers must satisfy two competing requirements: firstly, ensuring the door has a fully functional and compliant panic exit device, secondly allowing easily monitored safe and secure access.
From inside the building, Briton 571 EL works like a normal panic exit device, opening to allow exit. From the outside, access can be gained by using a remote button to allow entry, or local access via a keypad or transponder. When these items are supplied with the new SimonVoss MobileKey solution, up to 20 access points can be securely managed, the product firm says.
Domenico Adamo, EMEIA mechanical business line director at Allegion says: “Briton 571 EL combines access control, with a fully functional panic exit device to provide a secure entrance and safe exit. Mechanics meet electronics to deliver a new security horizon, in line with the growing needs of our markets, offering more control, more flexibility and more freedom of management.”
The makes say that the 571 EL has been designed to be surface mounted, with it’s claimed low power consumption. The system can be integrated with any existing access control system in place, or it can be installed to provide integration with the SimonsVoss MobileKey system.
Briton 571 EL has achieved CE marking in accordance with Construction Products Regulation no. 305/2011/EU, issued by ICIM, and has voluntary certification issued by the ICIM according to UNI EN 1125. Visit www.allegion.com/uk.
