Proxess

Simple

Access system are typically complicated, particularly for personnel without an access control background. Proxess is committed to making a system that is simple enough for everyone to take advantage of EAC (electronic access control) functionality.

No Door Prep

There is no door prep or unsightly holes that need to be drilled to install a Proxess cylindrical lock in an existing, standard (retrofit) door prep, and only a single additional 5/8” hole to install a Proxess mortise lock.

Why is this feature important?
Installation is simplified, greatly reducing time and cost of projects, especially for multiple and geographically dispersed implementations. It is estimated that the average time to install a typical access control door is four hours. A proxess lock installs in about 10-15 minutes.

ProxessIQ (Zero-Click) Software

ProxessIQ™ is the simplest to implement access control solution. It is as easy as installing a single lockset, yet includes the back-end of a feature-rich access control system. From anywhere in the software, place a card on the enrollment reader and an automatic pop-up window appears for you to create a new user with this card, add it to an existing user, or easily make other system choices.

Why is this feature important?
ProxessIQ software provides the least amount of steps to learn and use, with an option for simple LoxIQ phone app operability.

Mobile Apps

Created for field programming simplicity, this app takes almost no training, as the operator (Maintenance, Ops Staff, RA, IT, etc.) simply clicks Sync with ACS and then Auto Sync Doors. That’s all it takes for all the updates configured into the software, from perhaps many miles away, to be programmed into the locksets and for the audit trail on the locksets to simultaneously be uploaded to the software.

Why is this feature important?
Any employee with an app initialized to a specific system can be enabled by the Administrator to make updates at any door, including remote doors. The authorized employee simply walks to the door and syncs the lock to make an update initiated by the Administrator remotely…no training needed.

Available For All Standard Door Applications

Cylindrical, Mortise, Panic, Storefront, Gates, etc.

Why is this feature important?
Most e-locks are limited by the door applications in which they can be installed, which typically results in high costs for some door applications such as panic, storefront, and man-gates.

All the components of a typical access control system are combined into one easy-to-install unit (lock, reader, request-to-exit, and door and latch position sensors).

Why is this feature important?
Imagine the time and labor costs saved when compared to traditional EAC door installations which have many added components, and typically take about four hours of labor to install each door.

Visual & Audio Indicators

Bright green and red LEDs and accompanying sounds provide important visual and audio feedback to the user, including valid entries, invalid attempts, Lockdown activities and low battery indication.

Why is this feature important?
The user gets immediate audio/visual feedback to understand whether they have provided valid entry information. Administrators get important alerts both at the door and through system communication making the system easy to use.

Remote Card Enrollment & Audits

Cards can be enrolled or deleted in the field, including remote sites. Simply place a card on the enrollment reader connected to our no-fault mobile app, and click. The system software can remain at a remote location and the cardholder names can either be pre-enrolled, or entered at the time of the card's remote encoding.

Why is this feature important?
Credentials can be enrolled remotely. Computer and software costs, as well as training and maintenance are greatly reduced with this Proxess tool.

Visual Access Rights

As a system’s size and complexity grows, ProxessIQ™ provides tools to easily put the system into visual perspective, exhibited with our automatically generated Access Rights Wireframe.

Why is this feature important?
At a glance, an operator can visually inspect the relationship of a user and their credential(s) with any Access Profile in which they may be a member, along with the Door Group(s) and Individual Door(s) to which they have access.

All Weather

One part number provides application in many different environments, including upscale offices and exterior building entries. Proxess standard locks are ANSI 156.2 rated for all Indoor/Outdoor applications, including exterior doors. For added weather protection, simply specify “W” for IP65 equivalency, when both the exterior and interior trim are completely exposed to elements (exterior gates, etc.).

Why is this feature important?
Many e-locks are not rated for outdoor use making them useless for outdoor applications and even fewer have an IP65 equivalency option.

Aesthetics

Beautifully designed because looks matter!
Standard finishes include Satin Chrome, Satin Brass and Dark Bronze (690).

Why is this feature important?
This feature is not important if you preferred the look of 1980s cell phones to modern designs. Many e-locks look like large bricks and create unsightly installation holes on the door.

Secure

The Proxess difference starts with the quality and protection of our Grade 1 lock because features of an access control system are meaningless if the hardware will not last or can be easily defeated. Security of the system then extends to all features customers have grown accustomed to expect in their EAC systems, and more…DESFire EV2 credentials and multiple levels of Lockdown.

Monitored Emergency Key Override

Unique to the security industry, the use of an emergency mechanical key is noted and communicated to the software as mechanical key usage. This allows for the mechanical key to be stored in a vault, providing certainty of who used it, as with any other issued electronic credential. A key can now be strictly used as an emergency tool.

Why is this feature important?
This is a very unique and important feature. Without it, how can security administrators be certain an unauthorized mechanical key (or picking) was not used to override the lock?

Added Hardware Security Features

In addition to monitoring key override use, Proxess locksets come standard with 6-pin (7-pin option), removable cores, pick resistant segments, and a highly restricted keyway. Locks also include a vandal-resistant mechanical clutch mechanism to prevent a force override of the lever.

Why is this feature important?
This is a very important and often overlooked feature. Any access features become moot if the locking hardware is not fully secured with these higher security locking hardware features.

It is not typically a good idea to specify or accept Grade 2 hardware quality in an application which access control level security is required. Be sure to require and confirm important certifications such as ANSI, UL, FCC and ROHS to meet necessary quality and government requirements. (Be careful: Some companies claim Grade 1 latch which is basically meaningless unless the entire lock meets Grade 1 requirements.)

Why is this feature important?
The answer to this question is fairly obvious. You want to ensure the product meets the highest level or quality and certification requirements.

Time Schedules

The locksets are programmable to allow access during any number of custom time periods, including Holidays. Proxess’ user interface using a one-click calendar makes this process extremely easy to use.

Why is this feature important?
Unlike a standard mechanical lock, administrators of the system can now control what time users can access doors.

Audit Trail

The locksets retain an audit trail of thousands (5,000 rotating) of card and device events and are automatically picked up by regular credential usage. Mobile apps upload transactions to the software and cards pass these transactions to the software as they are presented to online readers.

Why is this feature important?
Standard mechanical locks allow people to access doors 24/7 without giving administrators the ability to know who accessed the door. Obviously, this is the most basic reason to add intelligent locks/access systems. Administrators now have a record of Who accessed a door and When users accessed doors.

Immediate Rekey

Electronic rekeying and other programming changes can be made to “offline” locksets through regular card usage or, more immediately, with the presentation of a mobile programming app. Unlimited apps are allowed in a system located anywhere in the world. Simply click the Auto Sync Doors button. No training required.

Why is this feature important?
System users no longer need to worry about mechanical keys. Key control problems such as lost, stolen, duplicated keys and expensive rekeys are now in the past.

Multiple Levels Of Lockdown

Local Lockdown & Privacy
A local lockdown can be manually performed locally at the door, such as a teacher at the classroom level, keeping occupants safe without exposing them to dangerous events occurring on the exterior side of the door. This feature can be activated at the door and released by either standard egress or a Lockdown-Release credential option.

Global (BLE Bridges)
A Global/Centralized Lockdown can be initiated from the Proxess software, transmitting this command to the locksets through BLE gateways (Proxess door controllers also include a gateway!). A local Lockdown can be configured to be released by either the free exit from inside, or with a mobile phone lockdown credential from the inside, or with a Lockdown-Release credential.

Why are these features important?
Lockdown features are very important for obvious reasons. Decision-makers typically focus on global lockdown. The problem with global lockdown is that students and office workers can be “orphaned” in hallways, potentially leaving them vulnerable…and shooters don’t typically announce themselves entering through the main administrative doors. They typically enter back and side doors and do significant damage before a software administrator gets to the software to activate a global lockdown. So, it is critical that teachers have the ability to electronically lockdown their individual doors easily from inside the classroom without exposing themselves or students on the outside/hall-side of their classroom door in emergencies.

Highest Security Credential

The NXP Mifare DESFire EV2 smart chip is the most advanced and future-proof security technology that exists, incorporating AES128 encryption standards. Uniquely, Proxess adds a secure app and further enforces a 2-way certification handshake between the card and the reader. Our restricted EV2 format is one of only a couple unhacked credentials in the industry and is the smart upgrade for the vast majority of deployed cards across the world.

Future-proofing for End Users: www.nxp.com/video/:MISMART-APP
Card hacking report from IPVM: https://ipvm.com/reports/vuln-cards
RFID Hacking Tools: https://resources.bishopfox.com/resources/tools/rfid-hacking/attack-tools/
Credential Hacking: https://www.scribd.com/document/236525173/DefCon22-All-Your-Badges-Are-Belong-To-Us
Proximity & Smart Card Cloning Service: www.clonemykey.com/
Physical Key Copying Kiosks & Online Service: www.key.me/

Why is this feature important?
This is possibly the most important feature on the list. Over 80% of existing access control credentials can easily be duplicated and defeated with a $30 device purchased online. This vulnerability is consistently the way security is breached in organizations, and corporate liability is increasing due to neglect of this issue.

Forced Card Re-Authorization

A single software checkbox enables the requirement for users to check in at an online door(s) where their credentials will then be reauthorized to operate at their internal offline locksets. The timing is user definable, from one day to many years.

Why is this feature important?
This replaces “hard” anti-passback from traditional access control systems, whose deployment and maintenance is complex, problematic and requires many “resets”.

Online AND Offline Lock – No Pay, No Play

Impromptu rights changes to doors can be delivered to “offline” locksets with a simple-to-use mobile app. Impromptu rights changes to doors can also be delivered to “offline” locksets by ensuring users go through an online or checkpoint reader, which will automatically change the rights on the appropriate user’s card.

Why is this feature important?
In this manner, rights (gym, pool, clubhouse, etc.) can be restricted as an initial measure for dues non-payment, forcing the restricted user to the office to pay their fee and have their credential re-authorized.

First-In Assurance

“Offline” locksets can be programmed to be unlocked during various times, such as 9AM to 5PM. However, a checkbox in the Proxess software ensures that a valid “first-in” credential is presented, before the automatic unlock will occur.

Innovative Access Control Panel

The Proxess Controller represents perhaps the biggest access control panel advancement in years. Supporting doors via secure RS-485, the panel connects to the network via a PoE or PoE+ cable and also includes on-board WiFi, leveraging the customer’s wireless infrastructure. BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) is also built in for on-demand communications to Proxess locksets and future IoT devices.

Why is this feature important?
The ability to communicate by RS-485, network (POE or POE+) or wirelessly (WiFi) provides the ultimate in flexibility and future-proofing of the system. These connection options also reduce installation cost in such locations as concrete/granite vestibule areas or exterior gates.

Scalable

A Proxess system can start with one intelligent door and grow to an unlimited number of locks/doors and users. Some people have been heard to describe the system as similar to Legos® because a system can be mixed and matched depending on what level of security and connectivity is needed for a door. This allows a system to be designed for ultimate scalability and flexibility within a user’s budget.

Unlimited Users

Since the access rights are stored on the card, only a credential certification handshake is required (besides an internal Blocklist check). This eliminates the need for inefficient database searches and of storage space as a limitation or need.

Why is this feature important?
Unlike traditional access systems, Proxess’ system architecture is designed to accommodate unlimited scalability…unlimited users and doors.

Unlimited Locksets

Employing Proxess’ Network-on-Card technology removes an order of magnitude of complexity from the Proxess software. This simplifies the system architecture, server, and maintenance costs and user interface, providing a purely linear scale for lockset and reader additions.

Why is this feature important?
Complete scalability…unlimited doors, locksets, users and credentials.

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