Door Industry Journal - Spring 2021

118 THE door industry journal spring 2021 Next Generation of Safe and Secure Emergency Escape Locks dormakaba has launched the latest generation of its SVP self-locking emergency escape locks. The range is ideally suited for use on emergency exits and escape routes where doors requiring access control can be balanced with safety in an emergency. Suitable for use on fire and smoke doors, the SVP range of locks offers a number of different options from mechanical locking with emergency escape function to locks that also feature electronic access control and optional microswitch monitoring functions. The SVP locks ensure security with two-point locking - deadbolt and clawbolt latch - engaged automatically after closure. The emergency escape function means that the door can be opened at any time in the exit direction by simply operating the lever handle or panic bar. The products are certified and CE marked in accordance with both EN 179 and EN 1125 standards for emergency exits, in addition they have been successfully type- tested for conformity to the requirements of EN 14846/EN 12209 and are Certifire approved for use on fire doors* (please refer to the Certifire certificate for details of the specific door type and locks approved.) The SVP 6000 is ideal for external doors that must be secured to prevent unauthorised access into the building but also form part of the emergency escape route and therefore must provide free movement out of the building. Access control is made simple by the electro- mechanical lock that uses a solenoid to operate the bolt. It also allows the option for the lock to fail-safe or fail-secure in the event of power loss. It also features microswitch monitoring of the latch, deadbolt, cylinder and lever handle, allowing remote verification that the door is secured and a record of authorised and attempted access. The SVP 6000 also includes the option to set an ‘open mode’ where the outside handle is constantly engaged, allowing access without an electronic access key during certain times. This provides the option to have free access during the day and secure the building at night or Locks & Building Hardware Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk