Judged by a panel including industry experts, integrators and users, the annual GIT Security Awards showcase the very best in safety and security technology across seven categories. The i-minimal is shortlisted in the competitive “Access Control & Intruder Alarm” category.
The new i-minimal is a tough, battery-powered mortise lock which extends the TESA Hotel range of wireless access control devices for doors and other openings. All i-minimal components are embedded within the door leaf, so only the reader module on one side, and a privacy button on the other, remain visible. This low-profile design complements any décor or architecture.
Already a popular choice in the hospitality sector, the i-minimal works with every TESA Hotel management system, whether simple, flexible Update on Card; in real time with Wireless Online; or with Openow mobile access management.
Standard batteries power the lock over an extended lifetime of 80,000–105,000 cycles (with typical use), which consumes much less energy than an equivalent wired solution.
How i-minimal benefits facilities and hotel managers
The i-minimal combines robust electromechanical engineering — built for the busiest doors like guest bedrooms — with intelligent access control and a minimalist visual footprint. It may be accessorized with any DIN-compliant handle, to blend in with any surrounding room design.
For user peace of mind, electronic privacy is activated at the touch of a button. An optional certified antimicrobial coating adds extra reassurance.
Several i-minimal features help hotel and facilities managers to work smarter. Inbuilt sensors inform about door status and potential intrusion — in real time if required. A mechanical half-cylinder may be added for emergency mechanical key opening.
Securing hotel doors in a historic property
Hotel Flint in Dornbirn, Austria, partly occupies the city’s historic 19th-century Villa Flint. In renovating the building for 21st-century guests, the team chose i-minimal for door security.
“As a 4-star boutique hotel, we prioritize overall aesthetics and ambiance,” explains Feurstein Walter, the hotel manager. “Well-designed locks are an important part of that”.
As well as exceptional design, the i-minimal helps to streamline hotel management. Staff know if a door is left open, for example. The TESA Wireless Online management software enables them to remotely unlock doors and receive battery replacement alerts without visiting every room.
With the help of i-minimal, they feel in total control of daily hotel operations — which leaves staff free to concentrate on excellent customer service.
Voting for the 2023 GIT Security Awards opened on June 1st and is free for all readers, users, customers and partners. To cast your vote, visit www.security-award.com
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