All-Welded Electronic SmartLocker(tm) Locker System

SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The SmartLocker(tm) System integrates all-welded, single point latch 1, 2 and 3 tier lockers with an electromechanical locking mechanism and administrative software in one personal storage management package. For ease of maintenance, there are no moving latch parts. The locker door opens when the assigned credential is used at a locker access station, actuating the electronic lock mechanism at the assigned locker. The internal lock mechanism eliminates the need for conventional built-in combination, key locks or padlocks. The locker door is free of exterior handles, protrusions or exterior placement of latching devices of any kind. The administrative software package can grant or deny access to lockers as required, generate reports, track activity and access individual doors or defined groups of doors on command.

ALL-WELDED ELECTRONIC SINGLE POINT LATCH LOCKER SPECIFICATION

MATERIALS - LOCKERS

SHEET STEEL: All parts made from prime grade mild cold rolled sheet steel free from surface imperfection, and capable of taking a high grade enamel finish.
FINISHING: To assure a durable paint finish and inhibit corrosion, chemically pre-treat metal with a six stage cleaning, phosphatizing and metal preparation process. Finish coat shall be hot airless electro-statically applied enamel baked on at 350 to 400 degrees. Select colors from manufacturer's minimum standard 21 colors. All lockers shall be painted inside and outside with the same color.

FABRICATION GENERAL

CONSTRUCTION: Fabricate lockers square, rigid and without warp. Metal faces shall be flat and free of distortion. Lockers shall be pre-assembled of welded construction; all welds shall be free of burrs. Grouping shall be the most practical that conforms to the job requirement. No bolts, nuts or rivets shall be allowed in the assembly of main locker groups. Each locker group shall be securely welded into a one piece structure. Electrical control devices will be placed remotely to prevent routing of 110V current into locker groups.

SIDE & DOOR FRAMES: Shall be manufactured from 16 gauge. The front edge of the frame shall be formed to a channel shape with a continuous door strike. Two and three tier lockers shall have intermediate 16 gauge channel shaped horizontal frame members attached to the side frames with mortise and tenon construction, and securely welded. Intermediate frames shall consist of two 16 gauge frame channels securely welded together.

TOPS: Shall be 16 gauge notched and formed. Each group of lockers shall have one continuous flat top. Low-voltage system wiring is to be protected and concealed by continuous sloping hoods using concealed fasteners.

BOTTOMS: Shall be 16 gauge notched and formed. Each group of lockers shall have one continuous bottom suitable for anchoring to wood or concrete bases.

SHELVES: Shall be 16 gauge, flanged on four sides with an additional return flange on the front edge to increase strength.

BACKS: Shall be solid 18 gauge cold rolled steel. One piece steel backs for groups to 48" wide. Groups over 48" wide shall have two piece backs. Low profile 18 gauge steel channels are riveted to the backs to protect the wiring harness from damage or tampering.

DOORS: Doors 20" or higher shall be formed from one piece 14 gauge steel. Formations shall be box formed stiffeners on the hinge and latch sides. Both formations shall have a 1/2" flange spot welded to the inside face of the door. Top and bottom flanges shall have one 90 degree bend. For long life, the door shall be manufactured from one integral piece. Door shall be manufactured to ensure maximum stiffness utilizing two box formed stiffeners.

DOOR HANDLE & LATCHING 1, 2 & 3 TIER: The lock mechanism will mechanically engage a machined steel plunger mounted to the inside of the door using an 11 gauge bracket welded to the door assembly for strength and security. Lock shall provide for mechanical release from both the locker interior and adjoining unit in the event of a lock failure. This mechanical override shall be accessible only by trained personnel using specialized tools.
Doors are to be secured in the locked position by a high-strength locking gear and latch fully concealed within the lock case. Lock design shall resist prying by positively engaging the machined steel plunger attached to the door. Doors are released electronically into an open position eliminating the need for users to pull or grasp a door handle. Rubber door silencers shall be firmly attached to the locker frame.

VENTILATION: All side frames and doors shall be solid, for optimum security of contents. Ventilation shall be in the form of holes located on upper and lower door flanges.

NUMBER PLATES: Each locker door to be supplied with a polished aluminum number plate, 2-1/4" wide x 1" high, with black numerals not less than 3/8" high. Number plates shall be attached to the face of the door with two aluminum rivets.

HINGES : 16 gauge continuous type hinge riveted to the frame and the door for the full height of the door.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT: Single tier lockers 60" or higher shall have one hat shelf located approximately 9" down from the top of the locker. Lockers 20" or more in height and 12" or 15" wide shall have one double prong ceiling hook and two single prong wall hooks. Lockers over 15" wide shall have a double prong ceiling hook and four single prong wall hooks. All coat hooks shall be forged steel with ball ends, zinc plated. The wiring harness is protected from damage or user tampering by enclosure in 18 gauge formed steel channels welded in place in each opening.

ACCESSORIES - LOCKER
Lockers shall be furnished with the accessories selected from the list below:

CONTINUOUS METAL BASE: If required base shall be 4" high, 16 gauge, integral with locker bottom.

LEGS: If required, each group of lockers shall be furnished with four legs each 4" high, 14 gauge and welded to the locker bottom.

For additional accessories see Accessory Specifications.

OPTIONS - LOCKER

VENTILATION: If specified, all side frames and doors 20" or higher shall be perforated with diamond-shaped openings 3/4" wide by 1-1/2" high in a quantity and pattern to insure maximum ventilation and maintain structural strength.

DOOR VENTILATION: Standard louvers may be specified, or mini louvers may be substituted and shall be 5/8" wide x 1/4" high. Louvers shall be placed in doors in manufacturer's standard pattern.

EXECUTION

INSTALLATION: Install metal lockers at location shown in accordance with manufacturer's instructions for plumb, level, and flush installation.

ANCHOR LOCKERS to the floor and wall 48" on center or less as recommended by the manufacturer.

INSTALL SLOPING HOODS AND METAL FILLERS using concealed fasteners. Provide flush hairline joints against adjacent surfaces.

INSTALL BENCHES by fastening bench tops to pedestals and securely anchoring to the floor using appropriate anchors for the floor material.

ADJUST & CLEAN: Adjust doors and latches to operate without binding. Verify that latches are operating satisfactorily.

TOUCH UP marred finishes with factory supplied paint.

ELECTRONIC LOCKER SYSTEM COMPONENTS

SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT: The System Control Unit (SCU) shall manage all functions of the locker control system. The system administrator will communicate with the SCU using a personal computer attached to the SCU via an RS-232 interface. The SCU will send data and command information to as many as 256 Locker Control Units (LCU), thus controlling up to 12,288 lockers per SCU, and retrieve transaction data from them via an RS485 interface. The SCU will also provide hard contacts for interfacing to optional alarm devices. Unit is to be powered by standard 110V outlet supplied by the customer. Both the SCU and standard battery back-up are to be contained in individual UL approved enclosures and placed within 50 linear feet of the administrative PC.

LOCKER CONTROL UNIT: Each Locker Control Unit (LCU) shall interface to as many as four input devices and forty eight output (lock) devices as well as the system control unit. It shall store user and locker codes for the devices that it is attached to. When an input is received it will check its own database to determine if the code is valid and if so, fire the appropriate lock mechanism. Code, locker, and time transaction data is to be sent to the System Control Unit (SCU). If it cannot verify an input it will forward the information to the SCU which will then forward the information to the appropriate LCU or generate an error message. The LCU will also receive command codes from the SCU to perform various system functions. Unit shall be powered by a standard 110V outlet supplied by the customer and come equipped with a standard battery backup. Both the LCU and standard battery back-up are to be contained in individual UL approved enclosures and mounted above ceiling level or in some other manner to permit maintenance access but discourage tampering.

LOCK: The electronic lock mechanism shall be a single point device that will remain locked unless actuated. It will mechanically latch when the door is closed and pop the door open electronically when activated eliminating the need for handles or other user-manipulated mechanisms. It will use a self-centering mechanism for alignment of the pin and receiver to minimize adjustments during installation and to keep maintenance requirements at a minimum during its service life. The lock shall have superior security characteristics and be highly resistant to prying or other means of forcible entry. Locks are to be pre-tested and installed at the factory. Lock shall be powered by low-voltage (12 VDC) supplied by the LCU.

INPUT DEVICE: Input devices (readers) shall be provided for use with proximity cards, magnetic stripe cards or wireless key fobs. Readers will be secured to walls or mounted in vertical filler panels at optimum locations to minimize queuing and/or as dictated by room layout and connect to LCUs via RS485 interface.

USER CREDENTIAL: Specified credentials will be encoded with a unique identification code that is assigned to each user and stored in the administrative software. Proximity and magnetic stripe cards will accommodate user applied graphics as required.

WIRING: RS-485 Cables shall be used to connect the SCU to an LCU, to daisy chain from LCU to LCU, or to connect an RS-485 input device to the LCU. This cabling will be supplied in bulk and cut to size on site during pre-wire and equipment installation.
Locker wiring harnesses shall be factory installed and terminated. Connecting cables cut and terminated in the field will link harnesses to LCUs as dictated by system configuration.

SOFTWARE: The administrative software shall run on a personal computer to provide an interface for the system administrator to all functions of the locker control system. It shall maintain a database of users, lockers, and other information related to operation of the system, control the access to lockers and selectively open one or more lockers on command. It will record all transaction data and provides a report system for the administrator.

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 95, 98, 2000, and XP.

CPU: 266 MHz

RAM: 64MB

HARD DRIVE: 500MB

OTHER: CD ROM, Mouse, USB port for optional USB reader, Serial Port for SCU interface.

RECOMMENDED: Remote access software package and dedicated telephone line.

OPTIONS - ELECTRONIC LOCKER SYSTEM

ALARM: In addition to a basic alarm notification on the user interface, an audible or visible signal will alert the administrator when the system identifies unauthorized opening of a locker door. The integration of other security devices such as cameras and alert devices can support their selective activation when an alarm condition is triggered.

KEYPAD: An optional keypad may be placed at each locker access station. Design of the unit will ensure that there are no exposed components and the keypad itself is concealed to protect the user's combination code.

USB READER: An optional desktop device will be provided that facilitates accurate entry of credential data when assigning cards or fobs.

LOCK TESTING DEVICE: An apparatus will be supplied for testing, maintenance and diagnostic use. The device shall bypass the LCU board and connect a 12VDC power supply to the locker wiring allowing the selective opening of locker doors.

MAGNETIC STRIPE READER CLEANER: Individually packaged, disposable cleaning cards will be provided to remove contaminants from the reader head.

DATA IMPORT/EXPORT OPTION: Basic package will import/export data using a comma delimited (flat) file format.

EXECUTION - SYSTEM CONTROLS

INSTALLATION: Install readers, LCUs and SCU at location shown in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Equipment enclosures shall be mounted securely using fasteners appropriate for the mounting surface. Wiring installation will be in accordance with accepted local standards. Software will be installed and configured for use by the owner/administrator and field tested prior to transfer of ownership.

ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
1. Penco Products, Inc., Oaks, PA - All-Welded SmartLocker electronic SPL Lockers
PENCO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VARY SPECIFICATIONS CONSISTENT WITH ITS POLICY OF CONTINUOUS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT.