New Electronic Latch Improves Security and Lifecycle of Enclosures

Press Release:
  Nov 10, 2011 — CONCORDVILLE, PA — Electronic access control technology continues to evolve as markets demand more rugged and secure enclosures in medical applications, datacenters, off-highway vehicles and outdoor storage areas. Southco now offers the H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle, a latch that features an advanced electromechanical lock that typically provides advantages over mechanical and solenoid-driven locks. Because the latch is gear motor-driven, it only requires power at the moment of actuation and can handle higher loads while using less than 200 milliamps of operating current.

The H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle is constructed of glass-filled nylon and is ideal for medical carts and enclosures, datacenter racks, off-highway equipment, kiosks, self-service POS systems and storage lockers. Engineers can integrate this latch into enclosure designs to increase physical security and operational reliability.

Southco’s new electronic latch also features integrated sensors and multiple signal outputs that send data for local and remote monitoring. The H3-EM can be integrated with industry-standard rack control and monitoring solutions with a simple retrofit for addressable remote access control over the web. Additionally, the microprocessor-controlled gear motor can generate an activity log.

The H3-EM can be combined with other access control devices to construct a self-contained electronic access solution. It fits industry standard panel preparations and accommodates both left and right doors. Southco can customize the H3-EM with different colors, logos or installation configurations to suit a customer’s applications needs.

For more information about the new H3-EM Swinghandle, visit southco.com, e-mail the 24/7 customer service department (info@southco.com), call 610-459-4000 or fax 610-459-4012.

About Southco
Southco is a leading global provider of engineered access solutions, including latches, locks, captive fasteners, hinges, handles. These components enhance other products by providing rugged, attractive and ergonomic “touch points” for users. In addition to a catalog of off-the-shelf components, Southco offers customized engineering solutions for a wide variety of industries including telecommunications, computer, and medical.

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Southco; Box 116, Concordville, PA 19331-0116 • Tel: 610 459 4000 • Fax: 610 459 4012
 
   
For more information: http://southco.com/class/h3-em-electronic-locking-swinghandle-7638.html
   
Tags: electronic access control, enclosure, datacenter, swinghandle, H3-EM
 
 
Categorized Under: Latches
 
Company Details:
 Contact:Dan McCourt 
 E-mail:DMcCourt -at- southco -dot- com 
   
 Company:Southco Inc View Company Profile 
 Address:work210 N Brinton Lake Rd 
 Location:workConcordville, PA 19331  United States 
 Phone:workpref610-459-4000 
 Fax:fax610-459-4012 
 Web Site:http://www.southco.com