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SALTO smart access system keeps Dublin students secure

Monday, March 28, 2011

University College Dublin has implemented a smart access control solution from Spanish company SALTO Systems in its new Roebuck Castle student facility.

Providing wireless, real time access control is at the heart of the SALTO system. Any number of doors can be equipped with the solution at a than a conventional wired access control system and its battery power consumption is close to that of standard battery powered electronic lock.


Users are provided with real time audit trail information. They can view door access or the door’s status in real time without having to visit the door.

The SALTO wireless system is compatible with most common contactless smart card technologies including Mifare/DESfire, Inside Picopass, Legic and HID iClass. Read more here[end] 

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