Front Desk Unit (FDU)
Overview
The FDU is an all-in-one portable device that encodes keycards and programs & audits electronic locks without the need for a separate computer or any IT infrastructure.
With an 8 hour battery backup, the FDU can continue to manage the system even during a power failure. The FDU is ideal for small to mid-scale hotels seeking a simple and
cost effective solution for managing their door locking system. 
Compatibility
Compatible with 700-II, Solitaire 710/710-II,
Generation E-760, 770 and 790 locks
Security Features
• Time-based access control system with
user selectable keycard expiry
• Keycard encryption: proprietary and
unique to each installation
• Security: authorization keycard or PIN required
for any FDU operation
• Different authorization levels, ranging from
front desk staff to upper management users
• Setup and audit memory: internal real time
clock with non-volatile memory
System Features
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Property Size |
16,000 rooms and 1,000 common door suites (maximum of 8 inner doors per suite) |
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Common Areas |
8 guest and 16 staff areas |
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Restricted Areas |
200 |
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Staff Access Levels |
3 Master levels and 5 Sub-Master levels per lock: 255 sections, floors, areas, groups, zones |
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Room Number Format |
5 digits numeric |
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Keycards Validity Selectable |
From one hour to 7 years |
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Pre-registered Guest |
Keycards can be made up to 10 days in advance |
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Time Zone |
Predefined time zones available for staff keycards in locks 8 customer defined time zones available for guest, staff & passage option in RAC card readers |
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Keycards Read and Encoded |
Low or high coercivity, track 1, 2 or 3 magnetic stripe cards and Mifare Classic Credentials (4 byte NUID) |
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Keycard Handling |
Manual swipe with wide acceptable speed range for magnetic stripe keycard |
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Communication Ports |
Serial and USB, for Flash drive and Kaba USB printer |
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Communication with Locks |
Programming module |
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Communication with Other |
Serial cable |
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Firmware |
Upgradeable, via USB |
FDU Characteristics
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Mode of Operation |
Encoder for Front Desk or back-of-house (optionally interfaced to PMS), portable Lock Maintenance Unit |
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Power Supply |
9V plug-in power supply available for North America, European, U.K. and Australia |
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Battery Backup |
Internal, minimum 8-hour duration (unit fully operable) with low battery alarm |
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Languages |
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German |
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Audits |
Last 4000 keycard-making transactions, sorted by room, authorization, or key type |
Physical Characteristics
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Weight |
2 Lbs (0.9Kg) |
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Dimensions |
7.2 (W) X 9.5 (L) X 2.2 (H) inches (180 X 240 X 57 mm) |
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Housing Construction |
Impact resistant plastic (black), with rubber feet and carrying handles |
Environmental Operating Conditions
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Certifications, Approvals and Testing |
1,000,000 swipe life expectancy |
Warranty
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Standard Factory Warranty |
Two years |
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Extended Warranty |
ILCO Service Plans (Platinum, Gold, Silver) |
