Smart pylocx transport boxes provide physical security with digitalised access
Bad Orb. Accumulated transport standards cover among product specific requirements as exact temperature control as well hygiene and an emergency management. But when you look from the perspective of the closing or locking elements so you can find often rather plastic seals at the containers than physical security.
The globalization of markets and the resolution to accelerate the digitization require custom-fit intelligent logistic solutions. This also applies for transport sector, when it comes to dispatching of sensitive components.
A German company from state of Hesse has invented an electronic locking system, which provides a centralized access control management with high physical security. This system is called pylocx and is a maintenance-free locking system for the critical infrastructure with central database for generating one time opening codes. Why is this part of logistics? To find the answer you need to review the processing.
The pyKey, a key and electricity supplier
Each user gets his personal key, a mobile keypad, called pyKey. With this he can open pylocx locking systems. To provide physical security there are several different products available. For doors, gates, vehicles or cases for valuables goods on pallets or suitcases, boxes and trolleys. The special character of pylocx: the locking components work without internal batteries or external power supply and have full function with temperature range from minus 40°C to plus 65°C. The pyKey provides the needed power while connecting for transmitting the opening code.
Clear liability by using one time codes
The user needs a valid one-time code to open boxes with sensible components. He will get this code together with his job. Both information will send automatically to his smartphone.
The one-time code is automatically generated in a database which is linked to an order-, ticket- or route planning software. This is providing a central processing and flexible and transparent transfer of liability and includes a revision-proof documentation about all opening/closing actions. The lock memory itself registers up to 3.000 audit trails. The pyKey allows a flexible usage, absolute independent of place and time. If there is a need the user can get ad hoc opening permission.
Logistic benefits and digital processing
This concept provides huge logistic benefits and is the tool for on schedule and digitalized route planning. The independence of external power supply is also a significant indicator of the consistent implementation of the former defined security processes. The pylocx locking system has full function even if there is a blackout and there is no need for maintenance. The lock rather battery nor connection to internet or other radio services. It is immune against network attacks. The lock components are offline, absolute self-sufficiently and vandal-proofed as well.
So it’s not a wonder that the supplier Lock Your World provides since years thousands of location of the critical infrastructure with its pylocx locking system, is multiple awarded and belongs to the innovative elite of the German Mittelstand.
