HKC announces ‘lockdown’ integration with Abloy’s SMARTair

The integrated system allows for instant communication between alarms and door locks, enabling end users to trigger a full lockdown within moments of using a keyfob or an emergency button.

When a user presses an HKC emergency button or keyfob, the signal is transmitted via the HKC RF-RBX module to the intruder panel. From there, the system forwards a lockdown command to SMARTair’s Communication Hubs, which then relay it immediately to all associated wireless locks.

Once a lockdown is activated, all designated SMARTair devices shift from their normal access mode into a secure state. Door status information, audit events and mode changes are tracked using the SMARTair software, while the HKC SecureComm app provides visibility on when and how the lockdown was triggered.

End users and installers have full oversight, with the ability to manage access rights in real-time, monitor activity logs or open doors remotely if required, combining user management and access control in one platform.

Targeted lockdown measures 

Lockdown doesn’t need to be site-wide as individual doors or groups of locks can be secured instantly, even if they’re connected to a different hub across the system, thereby allowing organisations to implement targeted lockdown measures based on the location of an incident.

This degree of flexibility reflects the approach set out in Martyn’s Law, which highlights the importance of ensuring public settings are prepared to respond appropriately to any security threats.

SMARTair is wireless and designed to make installation fast and efficient with no need for complex door wiring or invasive work on existing infrastructure. As each SMARTair device communicates wirelessly with its nearest Communication Hub, the system can be installed quickly across new and legacy buildings, making it ideal for retrofit environments where sites cannot accommodate traditional wired access control.

This aligns with HKC’s products, where panels, keyfobs and RF modules are engineered for straightforward installation and minimal set-up time. The two systems create an agile and scalable solution that can start with just a few controlled doors and expand to cover large multi-building estates without replacing existing hardware.

Full integration

Whether upgrading older premises or equipping new developments, this technology affords organisations a modern, flexible and future-proof way in which to fully integrate lockdown and access control.

Damian Lloyd, head of marketing at HKC, commented: “By combining HKC’s RF technology with SMARTair’s wireless locking capability, we’re offering a fully co-ordinated lockdown solution that’s quick to install and powerful in an emergency episode.”

Pip Courcoux, technical and product director at Abloy UK, stated: “The combination of wireless SMARTair technology and HKC’s alarms will give organisations a powerful tool for managing emergencies quickly and confidently, all from a single platform.”

*Further information is available online at www.hkcsecurity.com