by Shane Henson — July 29, 2011—SALTO Systems has launched SALTO AMOK, an electronic escutcheon designed for use in the educational sector. SALTO designers say it ensures schools, colleges and universities are a secure, safe place to learn by enabling buildings and facilities to be quickly locked down during a security or other emergency event. A key feature of the product is that it gives authorized users the ability to put the electronic locks into a standalone lock down mode, securing the room until help or the emergency services arrive on scene.
Part of SALTO’s wireless system and compatible with almost any type of door, SALTO AMOK electronic escutcheons have a built-in card reader on the inner escutcheon. This inner reader enables users to activate the AMOK function mode in order to lock down the room quickly. Only authorized users with AMOK privileges on their access plan can activate it.
The AMOK function mode is initially configured on a user’s card access plan by the school, college or university security manager via SALTO Pro Access or HAMS software. In the event of a security event, a teacher or other person with AMOK privileges on their SALTO access credential just needs to present it to the inside reader of the SALTO AMOK electronic escutcheon.
A green light on the escutcheon signals the AMOK function has been activated, and occupants are then securely locked inside the room. If anyone tries to enter the room when the AMOK mode is activated the outside reader shows red and the SALTO electronic escutcheon will deny access, keeping the room and its occupants safe and secure.
