Locker Lock
Can the locks be fitted to our existing lockers?
The series is intended as a direct replacement for key-operated locks on standard locker doors. The front unit and the battery compartment are separate, so the same lock can be fitted to a range of door thicknesses, and the lock body stays slim on the door face.
What does the IoT platform actually manage?
Cabinet information, access rights, and usage records. Administrators can see which lockers are occupied, issue or revoke access remotely, review usage patterns, and export data for reporting. Access becomes controllable rather than merely physical, which is what most operators mean when they ask for a "smart locker system".
Can we audit who used which locker?
Yes, on both the electronic and the IoT lines. The manager-level credential supports management inspection, and the IoT platform records access and usage per cabinet, so you can query who used which unit and when. Audit-trail depth depends on the model — confirm the retention period you need with us at the specification stage.
Do we need an external programming device?
No. The locks are configured without external programming hardware: credentials are enrolled at the lock itself using the manager-level key or card and the defined key sequence. That keeps the installation simple and removes the need to buy and maintain a separate programming tool on site.
What is the three-level management system?
The electronic lines use a three-tier hierarchy — management level, manager level, and user level — each with different rights. The management level configures the lock bank and issues manager credentials; the manager level handles day-to-day tasks such as enrolling or removing users and opening lockers for legitimate reasons; the user level only opens the lockers that the user is entitled to.
Because rights are separated, a front-desk person can help a guest without gaining the ability to change how the system works.
How does the user know the lock worked?
Every operation is confirmed visually and audibly. An LED indicator shows the state of the lock, including the private/public indicator, and a short beep confirms acceptance. Different beep patterns signal conditions such as a rejected credential or a low battery.
Can we use our own existing cards?
Usually yes, if your cards are MIFARE-compatible. Send a sample card and the card type to your sales contact; we will confirm compatibility and, where necessary, the encoding required. If your cards use a different platform, a MIFARE card or sticker can be issued alongside the existing credential.
Which RFID standard do the locks use?
MAKE locker locks work with the 13.56 MHz MIFARE platform, the most common card and wristband standard. For facilities already running a MIFARE card system, one credential can therefore be used for both lockers and building access.
How does a user operate a lock in private mode?
The locker is programmed to accept one specific credential — a card, a wristband, or a PIN — and will only open for that credential. The lock closes automatically when the door is shut. This is the right mode for a staff locker room where everybody keeps the same locker all year.
How does a user operate a lock in public mode?
The locker sits unlocked and available. The user picks any free unit, presents a card or enters a self-chosen code, and the lock closes. It reopens only for that same credential. When the user unlocks it, the unit is released, and the credential is cleared, so the next user can take it. This is exactly the flow people expect in a gym or an airport.
What are "private mode" and "public mode"?
There are two usage modes offered by the electronic lock lines. Private mode — also called fixed or assigned mode — is for lockers permanently allocated to a named person or a fixed office. Public mode — also called temporary or shared mode — is for locker banks where the user chooses any free unit. The mode can be switched freely, so one bank can serve both a staff area and a visitor area.
What information do you need to recommend the right lock?
Send the locker type and door material, the door thickness, a photograph or drawing of the existing lock and cut-out, the number of doors, whether the lockers are assigned or shared, and whether you need usage data. From that, we will recommend a specific model across the mechanical lock, electronic lock, or IoT lines.