Southco’s ULS is a magnet that attaches to an existing latch and a magnetic sensor that attaches to the inside of an existing door frame.
When the door is closed and the latch is engaged, the magnet comes into proximity with the sensor, sending an electronic signal to your security system. This lets users know the door is closed and the latch is secure. The ULS is said to be compatible with any camera with a magnet attached to it.
This signal from the ULS can be used in a variety of ways, from integrating with a security system to turning on lights inside an enclosure. The ULS can be integrated to provide more reliable security and monitoring. Where door sensors may return a ‘closed’ signal even if the door is unlocked, the ULS monitors the latch itself, so users always know if their door is closed and their latch is secure.
For example, it can be used to turn on indicator lights on a dashboard when a latch is open, or internal lighting, illuminating the inside of an enclosure or storage area before the hinges ever move. Southco also offers a sensor with built-in LED’s that automatically illuminate when the latch is opened.
Even if a latch is not closed, the ULS still sends a signal to anything connected to it. This allows a security system to keep a log of when a latch was opened, how long it stayed open, and when it was locked again. The signal can also be used to illuminate indicator lights to show when the latch is closed or open.