In comparison to access control, SHELTER is about a third of price. The system is modular, allowing incremental installation through different areas of the building or campus.

Give our office a call 402-464-6348 and we can set up a time to evaluate your building’s structure to give you a better estimate.

SHELTER does not offer access control capabilities. The 9KX is meant to be used as a standard mechanical lock for everyday operations. In emergency situations, the exterior lever can be locked via a wireless lockdown signal to prevent intruders from entering the building or room.

With assistance from your integration resource, the SHELTER network components can be configured to allow the fob to initiate a signal to your pre-installed access control system or alarm system, allowing communication with first responders.

Yes. The system can be incorporated into existing access control to add an additional layer of security. Or, it can be installed as a stand-alone system.

There is no limit on the number of fobs that can be synced to a particular door. Additionally, you can set up your fob to either lock down one individual door, or multiple doors.

SHELTER consists of the following:

• 9KX lock that is based on our 9K cylindrical lock platform
• A fob that can be used to initiate lockdowns
• Repeaters that extend the 900 MHz wireless network in addition to providing switch and relay interfaces that are capable of connecting to other systems or hardwired devices such as electrified exits
• A gateway which is the centerpiece of the 900 MHz wireless network and connects back to the web based software via the internet
• A web-based software platform used for configuration and maintenance of the system

SHELTER can be used to provide a lockdown solution where multiple doors must be locked within a few seconds. Common examples where this functionality may be necessary include K-12, higher education, commercial office spaces, theaters and churches.

The gateway is the center of the communication system for the SHELTER solution. This is the component that is registered with, and provides information to, the web-based software. The gateway is on a 900 MHz platform giving our system very reliable, long range connectivity.

On average, buildings only require the use of one gateway. A site survey is highly recommended to determine the specific requirements for your application.

A repeater is a device that helps expand the signal from the gateway. A gateway has a range of around 400 feet in each direction. If a lock is farther away than 400 feet, a repeater would be used to take the wireless signal from the gateway and increase it another 400 feet. A repeater also has input and output relays to allow for easy integration into existing systems or signal devices such as an electric key switch.

Repeaters are used to extend the network of the gateway. The number of repeaters needed varies with the size of a building, the number of floors, etc. A site survey is highly recommended to determine the specific requirements for your application.

There are two buttons on the fob. The top larger button with the image of a lock on it is used to initiate a lockdown. The bottom smaller button with the asterisk on it is used for running drills or testing the fob range. Buttons must be pressed and held for 2 seconds.

The fobs do not communicate directly to the locks. Everything flows through the gateway to reach the lock. Fobs and repeaters speak to the gateway which in turn pushes the communication down to the locks. The fob has a typical range of up to 200 feet. This may vary with building construction. The range can be tested by pressing the asterisk button on the fob.