Reliability of hotel / hostel electronic locks
Like mechanical devices, HSU locks have a locking module. It is made of steel and provides several anti-burglary options:
- a freely traveling handle averts force entry events;
- the closed-door mechanical sensor prevents physical shifting the latch;
- it is impossible to pick the lock;
- the open-door sensor helps not to leave the door unlocked inadvertently when leaving a room.
All these factors guarantee the highest-level security of your guests and their property.
How HSU locks work
The system contains the locking mechanism, a keycard that can be easily re-issued and the electronic control module. Card-access hotel and hostel locks are battery-powered. The replacement of powering components is required just once a year. The device is programmed to notify you about this necessity. The emergency mechanical key is included. It can be used to open the door in case of an electronic system failure.
The easy-to-issue algorithm is another advantage of using the keycard-access system. A new copy is issued for every guest. It has territory and time validity limits. An electronic keycard cannot be copied. Besides, the remote blocking option is provided for. The same keycard can be used to open many locks. This ensures an opportunity to provide access to multiple restricted areas. In this way, you can provide your guests with personalized access, for example, to gyms, food courts, restaurants, bars, recreation areas, without letting other people in.
In hostels, this function is essential for organizing storage systems (safes, lockers.) In addition, electronic locks can be easily integrated with the electric power supply system. Due to this option, it is convenient to control electricity consumption, since a keycard is valid only for a socket located at the bed.
Electronic locks for hotel / hostel logistics
Arranging the arrival and departure of guests as well as controlling the time of their stay and payment for services is an important component of stable operation needed by every hotel or hostel. Keycard-access hostel / hotel locks provide many useful functions:
- A simple keycard issue. A keycard is not tied to a particular lock. On expiring the paid period, it is automatically blocked. There is no need to take it back from a guest when leaving the hotel or hostel.
- The problem of lost keys is completely solved. The previously issued keycard will be blocked immediately once you have a new one. There is no need to have the mortise replaced.
- The option of issuing several keycards without blocking the original one is also provided for.
- A keycard can be issued after making a reservation. In this case, it will become valid later. Due to this option, a guest will start using the services only from the beginning of the paid period.
- A keycard is protected from copying. There is no chance to make a duplicate.
- All events are automatically logged. This feature helps considerably to facilitate investigating force majeure occasions.
Electronic hostel and hotel locks significantly simplify and automate logistics as well as reduce the human factor.
How to return the costs on implementing the system soon
Electronic locks are more expensive than mechanical analogs. Besides, implementing and adjusting ACS requires some additional funding. But you should note that the system requires no laying additional cables, since the locks are fully autonomous and use remote access protocols for connecting to a database.
Note that the implementation of the system usually is paid off quite soon. This is due to minimizing costs, redirecting financial flows and increasing revenues. The major factors are the following:
- An incredible security level is an important advantage that attracts new guests and helps your hotel or hostel to stand out in the market.
- The complexity of electronic systems prevents forced entry events and financial losses.
- Keycards can be also used to monitor the personnel's actions and prevent underground cash turnover.
- Integrating with the power supply system allows optimizing utility costs.
The service life of a keycard-access electronic hotel / hostel lock is longer due to avoiding physical impact. Moreover, forget about broken or stuck keys!
The convenience to use, comfort for guests, the personnel monitoring and control, high security, the option to integrate the locks with other systems make electronic locking systems a truly indispensable element of any modern hotel or hostel.
We are always ready to advise on technical issues and help you in choosing the best electronic lock model.