Latest integration features remote undogging and monitoring capabilities for perimeter openings

CARMEL, IND., (April 6, 2018) – Allegion™, a leading provider of security products and solutions, and Sielox collaborate to improve perimeter security in K-12 schools. Sielox is the first to integrate with Allegion’s Von Duprin® Remote Undogging (RU) and Remote Monitoring (RM) options, expanding the reach of electronic access control.

These latest Von Duprin solutions were created in response to a need for enhanced perimeter security in educational facilities. In many K-12 schools, a majority of security funds are focused on the front entrance, leaving secondary openings vulnerable. Without electronic access control, these openings may be left unlocked or propped open, compromising security and limiting a school’s ability to effectively lockdown the facility in response to an emergency. It’s recommended that schools implement a layered security approach as a best practice. Layered security works from the outside in to protect critical assets, with perimeter security being one of the layers.

When integrated with Pinnacle™, Sielox’s premier access control and security management software, end users in the K-12 market are able to initiate remote undogging from a secure location, which reduces the time and risks associated with manually touring a facility. And remote monitoring provides customers with peace of mind.

“School security has been a pressing topic in the media lately but protecting the safety and security of students and faculty has always been a priority for Allegion,” said Yong Lacy, Allegion category leader, openings. “Heightening security at the main entrances can reduce security funds for the rest of the building. With the Von Duprin RU and RM options, we are hoping to help fill the gaps to build a safer and more secure perimeter within budget. And we’re proud to have Software Alliance Members like Sielox to make this possible for schools.”

The Von Duprin RU retrofit kit for exit devices is a cost-effective solution for these secondary openings that enables remote undogging for centralized lock down and door status monitoring with integrated request to exit (RX), latch bolt (LX) and door position switch (DPS) signaling capabilities. The RU connects via BLE to the ENGAGE Gateway, providing real-time, bidirectional communication to the Sielox Pinnacle software and 1700 Intelligent Controller. RU is a modular battery powered kit that can be added on to existing 98/99 and 33A/35A series
devices. The RM option is the sensor-only configuration for exit-only or fire-rated doors that  require monitoring. It provides visibility to door status with the same RX, LX and DPS signals as the RU, without the centralized lockdown component. “The latest integration with Allegion expands our options available to the K-12 market,” said Karen Evans, Sielox president and CEO. “In addition to undogging and remote monitoring capabilities with the Von Duprin RU and RM, Sielox’s access control systems can be integrated further to include components such as video surveillance for a comprehensive security solution.”

Sielox will feature the integration at booth #7103 during the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), held April 11-13 in Las Vegas, Nev. Additionally, the Von Duprin RU and RM options will be included in the new product showcase and Allegion’s booth (#20043).

For more information, visit us.allegion.com.

About Allegion
About Allegion™ Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is a global pioneer in safety and security, with leading brands like CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and Von Duprin®. Focusing on security around the door and adjacent areas, Allegion produces a range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and other institutions. Allegion is a $2.4 billion company, with products sold in almost 130 countries. For more, visit us.allegion.com.

About Sielox

Since 1979, Sielox has designed and manufactured innovative security layer systems including Pinnacle® Advanced Access Control, 1700 Intelligent Controller with lockdown and serviceability, Sielox AnyWare™ Fast & Easy access control and the award-winning Sielox Class™ Crisis Lockdown Alert Status System. Our select business partners integrate scalable Sielox and OEM solutions for commercial, education, financial, government, utilities, retail and healthcare markets. Sielox provides intuitive “Made in USA” solutions that exceed today’s complex and demanding security environments