Fortress Interlocks
PROTECTING PEOPLE, PROTECTING PRODUCTIVITY
What is FRANK? FRANK stands for Fortress RFID Access Network Keys. It offers an easy, fast, and flexible way to manage and control shop floor access to prevent unauthorized access and to reduce unnecessary downtime of production lines.
FRANK can offer insights into usage and productivity patterns and provide searchable audit records.
Prevents Unauthorized Shut Down & Maintenance
- Unauthorized access to manufacturing areas can cause unnecessary machine downtime
- FRANK ensures locations are only accessed by authorized personnel
Productivity Insights
- Without recording event information, identifying root cause and corrective actions can be problematic
- FRANK software logs all access events which allows reviews of time spent and enables productivity analysis
- FRANK can also be used to monitor other environments such as inspection areas
Simple Integration
- Access control systems can be difficult to integrate into industrial environments and interlock safety systems
- External readers are often less robust for industrial environments and require additional wiring
- With the reader integrated into the interlock, FRANK is able to manage permissions through an industrial controller and is able to deliver simple inputs to the PLC
