System Overview & Capabilities
Access control in concrete corrections environments is the foundation of physical containment. The Jailsoft Smart Door Control System integrates custom-certified industrial PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) configurations with facility-grade locking gear. This design provides reliable physical routing, lock status validation, and remote override commands, managing access safely across even the largest correctional layouts.
Operating independently from standard computer networks, these industrial controllers communicate via local, hardwired connections. If a primary facility server loses power or connection, the smart lock gateways continue working on battery backups, following strict fail-secure parameters (doors stay locked to prevent unauthorized egress). Command operators can execute centralized lockouts or emergency open overrides through high-contrast touchscreen terminals in secure control rooms.
The system’s terminal screens provide instant feedback, showing real-time door status (Locked, Unlocked, Ajar, or Tamper Alert) with clean, high-contrast symbols. This ensures operators have clear visibility of the facility's physical status, helping security teams identify lock failures or tampering attempts in millisecond timelines.
Included Enterprise Features
- ✓Hardwired PLC lock gateways with local battery backups for power failure protection
- ✓Fail-secure terminal lockouts that keep door positions if communication drops
- ✓Optical sensors that monitor deadbolt positions and locking bar state
- ✓High-contrast touchscreen controls showing real-time physical facility layouts
