Salto

SALTO is an electronic access control system that allows businesses and organisations to manage who can access specific doors, areas or buildings. Instead of relying on traditional mechanical keys, users can be given access through compatible credentials such as cards, tags, PIN codes or mobile digital keys.

Access permissions can be configured for individual users or groups, including which doors they can access and at what times. The exact features available depend on the SALTO platform, hardware and system configuration being used.

No. One of the major advantages of SALTO is that many of its electronic locks are battery-powered and wire-free, meaning every door does not need to be cabled back to a traditional access control panel.

This can make SALTO particularly useful when upgrading existing buildings where running new cabling to every door would be difficult, disruptive or expensive.

Some parts of a SALTO system may still require power, data cabling, gateways, controllers or online readers depending on the design of the system and the type of doors being controlled.

In many cases, yes. A wide range of SALTO electronic locks are specifically designed for retrofit applications and can be fitted to existing doors and compatible mortice locks.

However, compatibility depends on factors such as the existing lock, door construction, backset, door thickness, fire-rating requirements and the type of SALTO hardware being considered.

Lockmart can assess existing doors and hardware before recommending the most appropriate SALTO solution.

SALTO systems can be designed so that authorised users can continue accessing doors during a temporary internet or network outage.

For example, SALTO Space uses battery-powered locks and its SALTO Virtual Network architecture to allow access to continue without every door requiring a live network connection. SALTO KS also supports offline access for authorised credentials when configured appropriately.

Some functions, such as real-time administration, remote commands or immediate permission changes, may be temporarily affected until connectivity is restored. The exact behaviour depends on the SALTO platform and system configuration.

Many SALTO electronic locks are battery-powered, so they are not dependent on mains power at the door in the same way as a conventional fully wired access control system.

Other components, including gateways, controllers, readers and network equipment, may require mains or backup power.

A properly designed SALTO system should take power failure, network failure and emergency access requirements into consideration when determining which hardware is appropriate for each door.

Yes, compatible SALTO systems and locks can support mobile credentials that allow an authorised smartphone to be used as a digital key.

Mobile access can reduce reliance on physical cards or key fobs and can make it easier to issue, manage or revoke access for staff, contractors and other users.

Mobile credential functionality depends on the SALTO platform, installed hardware and system configuration, so it should be considered when the system is initially designed or upgraded.

A major advantage of electronic access control is that a lost credential does not necessarily require locks to be replaced or mechanically rekeyed.

Lost or stolen SALTO cards, tags and other credentials can be cancelled, blocked or removed from a user's access permissions. A replacement credential can then be issued to the user.

How quickly the change reaches individual doors depends on the SALTO platform, whether those doors are online or offline, and how the system has been configured.

Yes. SALTO can be configured so that different people or groups have different access permissions.

For example, an organisation could allow:

• All employees through the main entrance
• Managers into administration areas
• IT staff into server rooms
• Cleaners access only during nominated hours
• Contractors access to specific doors for a limited period
• Senior management access across multiple areas or sites

This provides considerably more control than issuing traditional mechanical keys to every person who requires access.

Yes. Access permissions can be configured around defined schedules and time periods.

For example, a staff member may be permitted to enter a building between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday to Friday, while another user may have 24-hour access.

Time-based access can be particularly useful for contractors, cleaners, temporary staff, visitors and facilities that operate different shifts or restricted areas.

The available scheduling options depend on the SALTO platform and configuration.

Yes. SALTO can be well suited to organisations operating multiple buildings, departments or sites.

Access can be structured so that users receive permissions appropriate to their role and location. For example, a regional manager may require access to several facilities while an employee at one location may only require access to that particular site.

SALTO Space supports the organisation of access across different locations, while SALTO KS also provides multi-site management capabilities.

This can make SALTO particularly useful for businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, government organisations, retail groups and other organisations with multiple locations.

SALTO systems can provide audit and activity information for access-controlled doors, allowing authorised administrators to review access events such as when credentials have been used and, depending on the configuration, unsuccessful access attempts.

The availability and timing of audit information depends on whether the door is online or offline and on the SALTO platform being used.

Audit trails can be particularly valuable for businesses and facilities that need greater visibility over who has accessed controlled areas.

Yes. Electronic access control makes it much easier to manage staff changes than a conventional mechanical key system.

When an employee, contractor or other user no longer requires access, their credential and access permissions can be cancelled or removed rather than relying on the physical return of every mechanical key.

This can significantly reduce the security risk associated with unreturned or lost keys.

How quickly access changes are communicated to individual doors depends on the SALTO system architecture and whether those doors are online or offline.

Yes. SALTO systems can be designed to grow as an organisation's access control requirements change.

A business may begin by controlling a limited number of important doors and later expand the system to additional offices, storerooms, staff areas, buildings or locations.

Planning the initial system correctly is important so that factors such as network coverage, gateways, credentials, software, door hardware and future expansion are considered from the beginning.

SALTO has electronic locking products that may be suitable for use in fire-rated door assemblies, but the electronic lock alone does not determine whether a complete door remains compliant.

The door, lock, latch, closer, hinges and other hardware must be suitable for the particular fire-door assembly and installation requirements.

Lockmart can assess the existing door and hardware requirements before recommending a SALTO solution for a fire-rated application.

SALTO and traditional mechanical keys serve different requirements, but electronic access control provides several advantages where organisations need greater control over access.

SALTO can provide the ability to:

• Remove or change access permissions
• Give different users access to different doors
• Apply time-based access
• Review access activity
• Reduce the risks associated with lost mechanical keys
• Use cards, tags or compatible mobile credentials
• Manage large numbers of users and doors
• Manage access across multiple locations

For smaller or low-risk areas, mechanical locking may still be perfectly appropriate. Lockmart can help determine whether mechanical locking, electronic access control or a combination of both is the best solution.