About the AirLock System
The AirLock system is an innovative lock system that easily converts existing mechanical locks into an access control system. The system is comprised of three individual components: the lock cylinder, the programmable key and the software used to program the system.
Each lock cylinder is an electronic version of the mechanical lock. Installing the cylinder into the lock hardware is as simple as removing the mechanical cylinder and replacing it with the AirLock cylinder. The AirLock cylinder is without wiring of any kind, and does not contain a battery.
The power required to open the AirLock is delivered from the battery located within the key. The AirLock cylinders do not contain a keyway and cannot be picked like a traditional mechanical lock. Additionally, it is not possible to duplicate a key for use in the lock. Although multiple keys can be programmed to access a given lock, each key creates its own unique record of events.
How the system works
Each lock contains:
- A unique ID number that cannot be changed or duplicated
- A list of the most recent 1,100 access events: Key ID, date, time and type of event
- Encrypted access codes, created by the software and derived from your passwords
Each key contains:
- A unique ID number that cannot be changed or duplicated
- A list of up to 3,900 access events: lock ID, date and time, and type of event
- The access permissions for that specific key
- Encrypted access codes, created by your software and derived for your passwords
FAA Certification & Testing
AirLock has conducted a rigorous amount of testing regarding its proprietary locking system. In addition to its DO-160E testing for shock, vibration and RF emission testing, AirLock has also conducted testing on the locks to include altitude, extreme temperatures variation, dust, sand, salt, icing and even electrostatic discharge testing.
