Electronic (or digital) cylinder is a device fitted with a handle that has an integrated RFID reader and/or a Bluetooth communication module. In the inactive state the handle with the reader rotates freely, but the moment the user puts the right “key” to the reader, the handle enters into connection with the internal cylinder mechanism. After that, the lock can be locked or unlocked by turning the handle.
Various types of RFID chips (key fobs, cards) are used as “keys”. Besides, some models of electronic cylinders can be unlocked with a smartphone and/or PIN code. These are the cylinders we offer.
As a rule, on the inside of the door, the electronic cylinder has a standard knob, which allows you to unlock the door from the inside at all times. However, it’s also possible to make a cylinder, which is unlocked by a key from the inside of the door. Besides, there are cylinders with electronic knobs on the both sides of the door.
As a rule, electronic cylinders run on batteries.
We offer two electronic cylinder systems: EVVA Airkey and Waferlock. The EVVA AirKey system provides a wide range of access control options and offers a higher level of security, but it is also more expensive and complex. WAFERLOCK offers more access options, including PIN code entry, and is more affordable and easier to use. If you are looking for a solution for a private property, Waferlock may be the better choice, while EVVA Airkey is an excellent solution for larger projects and high-security applications.
How does a cylinder “know” that one key unlocks it and the other doesn’t? For instance, this information can be stored in the cylinder itself. This is the way the majority of simple and cheap systems work, however, such systems don’t have a wide range of access control capabilities. EVVA AirKey system stores iformation in a cloud. Waferlock system also stores access rights in the cloud, but you can manage the lock remotely using a special device.
