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Front Desk Unit

The Front Desk Unit (FDU) is the stand-alone brain of the system, which encodes keycards, programs and audits the locks with no need for a separate computer or database. It not only remembers what keycards were issued, but also who issued them.

It is ideal for smaller facilities in need of single or multiple workstation applications.
The small compact Front Desk Unit (FDU) is stand-alone meaning it requires no wiring and no computer. With a small footprint, it takes minimum front desk space.

The FDU has a user-friendly menu and it offers 4,000 entry audit of the keycards encoded / verified trough it. Smaller hotels as well as larger can use it since it can handle up to 16,000 rooms and the up to 64 FDU can be used concomitantly in a hotel, without a network.

  • Portable (2 lbs, 0.9 kg) for auditing and programming locks
  • Stand-alone operation
  • Encodes, reads and verifies keycards
  • Multi track encoding and reading
  • Easy to follow menus and Front Desk Guide
  • Minimum 8-hour battery backup
  • Computer feel keypad
  • Adjustable audible feedback level
  • Adjustable display contrast
  • Low battery alarm
  • Interfaces with major Property Management Systems & Point of Sale Systems
  • Can be used as a Point of Sale (POS) verifier
  • 4,000 transactions audit trail
  • Lock and FDU Audits can be viewed / printed
  • 16,000 rooms
  • 1,000 suites
  • 200 operators
  • 5 authorization levels
  • 15 access level keycards from guest to emergency
  • 10 special purpose keycards
  • 3 Master Levels
  • 5 Sub-Master levels – 255 addresses each
  • Time Zones for Staff
  • Compatible with all Kaba Ilco electronic hotel locks
  • Multilingual software (English, French, Italian, Spanish, German)
  • Supports 8 guest and 16 staff common areas
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