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Historic Manufacturing Site Vaults into 21st Century by Implementing a Wireless Access Control System

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Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Database Management & Storage Networks & Connectivity - ZigBee
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing Facility Management
Use Cases	Building Automation & Control Predictive Maintenance Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Kaba Access Control, a North Carolina-based manufacturing facility, has been home to some diverse operations, including a cotton mill, foundry, and furniture hardware manufacturer. The company has utilized its prior assets to build a business that includes die-casting, plating, sanding, stamping, assembly, and shipping operations, as well as in-house research, engineering, and customer support services. The facility includes 150,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space and employs over 250 personnel. Coinciding with its changing businesses, the building’s original 1905 brick structure has undergone a series of renovations and additions, morphing the once basic space into a complex web of access points. The company had managed their access points with an online, wired system, but retired the system when it could not provide expanded coverage at a reasonable cost. With input from the safety committee, the company embarked on choosing and installing a new access control system that would provide a higher level of security and accommodate its numerous users and critical access points. Read More
About Customer	Kaba Access Control is a manufacturing facility based in North Carolina. The company has a rich history, having been home to a variety of operations including a cotton mill, foundry, and furniture hardware manufacturer. Over the years, Kaba Access Control has leveraged its assets to build a diverse business that includes die-casting, plating, sanding, stamping, assembly, and shipping operations. The company also offers in-house research, engineering, and customer support services. The facility spans 150,000 square feet, encompassing both manufacturing and office space, and employs over 250 personnel. The building, originally a 1905 brick structure, has undergone numerous renovations and additions over the years, transforming it into a complex web of access points. Read More
Solution	Kaba Access Control decided to replace their legacy wired system with their own Wireless System and Mifare® card credentials. The Wireless System was chosen for its ability to maintain a 'one card' system, with Mifare cards working with their Autotime® Time and Attendance system. The smart card technology also provides future capabilities such as the integration of a biometric application or employee benefit. The Wireless System uses Enterprise Software with a Microsoft SQL database to manage user and access point information from a central location. The software allows users to set up user profiles, including photos, access schedules, and credential assignments by door. The Wireless System also allows users to manage both wireless and stand-alone locks. Some access points such as a janitor’s closet may need security, but due to low usage and limited users, it does not need wireless functionality. However, a standalone lock can be added to the wireless network later by installing a Wireless Antenna Kit and joining the lock to the network. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Database Management & Storage

Networks & Connectivity - ZigBee

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Facility Management

Use Cases

Building Automation & Control

Predictive Maintenance

Real-Time Location System (RTLS)

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Kaba Access Control, a North Carolina-based manufacturing facility, has been home to some diverse operations, including a cotton mill, foundry, and furniture hardware manufacturer. The company has utilized its prior assets to build a business that includes die-casting, plating, sanding, stamping, assembly, and shipping operations, as well as in-house research, engineering, and customer support services. The facility includes 150,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space and employs over 250 personnel. Coinciding with its changing businesses, the building’s original 1905 brick structure has undergone a series of renovations and additions, morphing the once basic space into a complex web of access points. The company had managed their access points with an online, wired system, but retired the system when it could not provide expanded coverage at a reasonable cost. With input from the safety committee, the company embarked on choosing and installing a new access control system that would provide a higher level of security and accommodate its numerous users and critical access points.

About Customer

Kaba Access Control is a manufacturing facility based in North Carolina. The company has a rich history, having been home to a variety of operations including a cotton mill, foundry, and furniture hardware manufacturer. Over the years, Kaba Access Control has leveraged its assets to build a diverse business that includes die-casting, plating, sanding, stamping, assembly, and shipping operations. The company also offers in-house research, engineering, and customer support services. The facility spans 150,000 square feet, encompassing both manufacturing and office space, and employs over 250 personnel. The building, originally a 1905 brick structure, has undergone numerous renovations and additions over the years, transforming it into a complex web of access points.

Solution

Kaba Access Control decided to replace their legacy wired system with their own Wireless System and Mifare® card credentials. The Wireless System was chosen for its ability to maintain a 'one card' system, with Mifare cards working with their Autotime® Time and Attendance system. The smart card technology also provides future capabilities such as the integration of a biometric application or employee benefit. The Wireless System uses Enterprise Software with a Microsoft SQL database to manage user and access point information from a central location. The software allows users to set up user profiles, including photos, access schedules, and credential assignments by door. The Wireless System also allows users to manage both wireless and stand-alone locks. Some access points such as a janitor’s closet may need security, but due to low usage and limited users, it does not need wireless functionality. However, a standalone lock can be added to the wireless network later by installing a Wireless Antenna Kit and joining the lock to the network.

Impact #1	The Wireless System has proven that it can work in a building with numerous obstacles, including convoluted spaces, a mix of doors, locking devices, and construction materials.
Impact #2	The system has raised employees’ awareness of the company’s commitment to security both assets and personnel.
Impact #3	Everyone understands that the company installed this system as a preventative measure and appreciates that the company implemented a system with leading-edge technology.

Impact #1

The Wireless System has proven that it can work in a building with numerous obstacles, including convoluted spaces, a mix of doors, locking devices, and construction materials.

Impact #2

The system has raised employees’ awareness of the company’s commitment to security both assets and personnel.

Impact #3

Everyone understands that the company installed this system as a preventative measure and appreciates that the company implemented a system with leading-edge technology.

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Historic Manufacturing Site Vaults into 21st Century by Implementing a Wireless Access Control System

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