Re: Filing Cabinets That Use Electronic Access?

["W" <persistentone@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim, we don't want padlocks and we don't want electronic locks where a
single set of digits are typed in to enter.   It's hard to secure keys and
codes.

We do want a true passcard system where each employee carries a card with a
unique ID embedded on it, and a central computer system is programmed to say
which locks that unique ID is allowed to open.

If the employee's card is lost or stolen, you can instantly invalidate it.

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W


"Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Sep 29, 4:54 am, "W" <persistent...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have been looking for years for any vendor that makes a high quality
> office filing cabinet that allows access by a programmable passcard
> system.
> Keyed access as a backup is fine.
>
> I want this because keys get lost, and you end up with so many keys for so
> many cabinets that it becomes hard to track them all.
>
> As obvious as this application is, I have looked for years for this and
> cannot find it. I have tried various locksmiths and asked them to
> retrofit Hon brand lateral cabinets, but all of them claim they don't know
> how to do it and the locks are hard to match to the cabinet.
>
> I want to check back once a year to see if any manufacturer has decided to
> enter the 21st century yet. Does any manufacturer have a unit close to
> what I describe?
>
> --
> W

This is not an "electronic" cure but if security is required, both
keyed and keyless locks are not that secure. Some one can always copy
a key or pass the digital code on to someone not authorized. I've seen
some of my clients have removeable metal bars with lock hasps welded
to the front of the cabinets and padlocks are used to lock up. Every
so often the padlocks are thrown out and replaced with new ones. Don't
know if this would apply to you or not.