KESO Integra FAQs
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about KESO Integra. Our FAQ collection helps you find the most important information about KESO Integra functions, applications and technical details quickly and easily.
Application environments and standards
For many devices, there are versions for outdoor use; the selection and degree of protection depend on the project as well as the door, environment and standards.
Yes, typically with suitable cylinder variants; the exact solution depends on the glass fitting specification.
Yes, corresponding hardware/cylinders are approved in combination with tested door packages for fire doors (e.g., in accordance with DIN 18273); verification is product/door-specific.
Yes, KESO Integra fittings support panic functions (permanently engaged inside handle) and can be combined with certified panic fittings; project approval in accordance with EN/DIN standards.
Yes. Depending on the door configuration, a mechanical cylinder is possible as an emergency opening; openings can be registered in the system.
Yes, e.g., via a programming interface/service cable or temporary emergency power supply; events are logged in the device.
Yes, the conformity/certificates are product-related and documented in the respective documents/DoCs.
Operation and signaling
Yes. Reading modules have LED signals and acoustic feedback; the signaling is configurable.
Feedback is provided via LED/acoustic signals according to the device profile; details are described in the respective product documentation.
Create users/media/doors/time profiles in k-entry, define rules (matrix/building plan), initialize components; depending on the operating mode: stand-alone, program locally, offline, distribute via validation readers, online, synchronize via hubs.
Depending on the device/door profile, up to approx. 60,000 locking operations are possible per battery set; batteries can be changed during operation without having to modify the door.
Each KESO Integra unit has its own expected battery life. This depends on several factors, including battery type and capacity, online or offline operation, RFID technology and other factors. The battery replacement intervals are usually 2 years. We recommend replacing the device batteries at least every 2 years, or sooner if the device indicates a low battery status.
The KESO Integra platform keeps administrators up to date so they can prepare for it. A low battery level is indicated by an LED on the reader and acoustically signaled, which is sent to the software via a hub/door controller or as an event in the card memory (NOK+). This gives administrators enough time to replace the batteries. If the batteries are not replaced in time, KESO Integra has emergency opening options. Batteries are located in the outer part of the door in the knob cylinder. The batteries are easy to replace. The other devices in the series can be operated using a portable programming device. After replacing an empty battery, no further action is required in an online system. For stand-alone & NOK+, you may need to set the time.
Open the access to the battery depending on the hardware (e.g., internal part of the hardware), replace battery, perform function test; status is centrally documented.
Operating modes
KESO Integra supports three operating modes: Stand-alone (component-related programming on site), offline/NOK+ (viral data distribution via validation reader; 'Network on Key plus') and online (real-time control and remote functions via Ethernet door controllers and wireless hubs). All variants are managed in k-entry.
Stand-alone is suitable for smaller installations/plants. Components are programmed locally (via a programming device); authorizations are stored offline on the door electronics.
“Offline/NOK+” is suitable for door devices with medium access intervals. With “offline/NOK+”, access authorizations and system information are written from a validation reader (online) to the identification medium (key/badge or smartphone). Door devices decide whether access is granted or denied based on the information on the identification medium. In addition, the statuses of the door components are transferred to the identification media and returned to the validation reader of the management software during the next visit. Block lists and other information are distributed 'virally' to affected door devices via the identification media. Optionally, revalidation can be forced at intervals (e.g., every 24 hours).
“Online” is suitable for door components with high access intervals and for changes and monitoring of door devices in real time. Components communicate with the server via hubs; authorizations and calendars are synchronized in real time. Remote opening and locking is possible.
Yes. Mechanical, mechatronic and digital doors as well as stand-alone, NOK+ and online solutions can be flexibly combined within a system and centrally managed via k-entry. This facilitates expansions and reduces costs when individual doors only require basic security.
Building integration and infrastructure
Yes. Wall readers/door controllers control external operators (turnstiles, garages, elevators) via a relay/bus connection; the locking element is selected on a case-by-case basis.
Yes, the door controller has digital inputs that can be used to activate various functions. For example, access can be prevented while the alarm system is armed.
Project dependent; typically within 25 meters per hub within the field of view. Walls, metal and EMC environment affect the range; preliminary test recommended.
Clarify door type/thickness, lock type, inside/outside, escape route/fire specifications and wiring concept (for reader/controller); determine devices/handles/finishes early; test the site EMC/radio.
Equipment and hardware
- Key-based mechatronic locking cylinders via RFID
- Digital knob cylinders via RFID and BLE
- Digital hardware via RFID and BLE
- Wall reader via RFID and Bluetooth
- Ethernet-capable door controllers
- Radio hubs
Yes, our products are designed for the most common door profiles, including Euro, DIN and Swiss profiles. They are suitable for doors in commercial, educational, healthcare, municipal and residential buildings as well as many other environments. The doors can be made of wood or metal.
Yes, KESO Integra door devices are compatible with mechanical ASSA ABLOY products, including mortise locks, door handles, door closers, panic bars, electromechanical locks and many other components.
Yes, hardware/cylinders are compatible with common mortise locks; specifications (handle pin, backset, center distances) are matched to the specific project.
In many cases, yes: Knob cylinders/cylinder variants replace the existing cylinder; hardware and wall readers require minor adaptations/drill holes depending on the door.
Yes, depending on the project, electromechanical locks can be controlled via wall readers/door controllers; events are logged centrally.
Yes, KESO Integra readers can be installed outdoors. For increased requirements, we recommend devices with an IP65 degree of protection, which are reliably protected against dust and spray water.
As KESO Integra mechatronic cylinders, digital cylinders and electronic hardware are autonomous and battery-operated, they will continue to work as usual.
The placement depends on the building geometry, attenuation and radio view; hubs typically cover door groups and are planned for radio/network coverage.
Identification media and authentication
Mechanical keys, mechatronic keys, RFID cards and key tags (including LEGIC advant, MIFARE DESFire) as well as digital/mobile keys via the MyIntegra app.
Yes. Users can carry physical RFID media and a mobile key at the same time; the rights are centrally managed in k-entry.
Depending on the hardware used (e.g., wall reader with keypad), a combination of identification medium and PIN is possible; the rule is defined in k-entry for each door.
Installation and assembly
For cylinders, mostly standard tools (screwdriver/hexagon socket); hardware/wall readers require additional holes depending on the door. Special tools are supplied if necessary.
Cylinders/hardware are battery-operated and wireless. Wall readers or door controllers require a connection to the door drive element (e.g., electric strike, motorized lock) and to the control cable/supply.
12–24 V DC, stabilized, according to EN 61000-3-2 and EN 61000-6-2.
Maximum 100 m with central feed.
Installation cable pairs of 2x2x0.5mm² twisted wires
Maximum 8 readers with one relay board via RS-485 bus, unique addresses 1-8.
For controlling outputs with several readers connected or for elevator controls.
Depending on the door type and unit: Cylinder replacement takes a few minutes; hardware/reader assembly 20 min. depending on preparation. Exact times vary with door material and stock.
Outdoor versions are designed for typical temperature/humidity ranges; selection is project-specific (site/exposure/standards).
Management software and administration
The k-entry management software (client server) is the common platform for mechanical, mechatronic and electronic systems. It offers building/matrix view, wizards, import functions, rights management, visitor/media management and calendar control.
k-entry is designed as a client‑server solution and is typically operated on‑premises.
Yes. Online functions enable locking, authorization assignment, door status monitoring and remote opening. Communication paths are encrypted.
Yes. Multiple sites and buildings can be centrally managed via a common k-entry instance and online connections; validation readers and hubs/door controllers support the distribution of data across sites.
KESO Integra scales up to 10,000 users per door.
Yes. Stand-alone can gradually be upgraded to offline/NOK+ and/or online without replacing all devices. The mechanics can be retained and supplemented digitally.
Via k-entry, you can determine if some of your door devices require specific maintenance. These devices will also inform you if the batteries need to be replaced. In addition, visually inspect the general condition of the device if it has been impaired or damaged by use or vandalism.
The k-entry management software provides user-friendly interfaces for managing your KESO Integra access system. With the Windows-based k-entry software, you can manage users, doors, schedules and calendars, access rights, events and all other procedures. The platform's impressive intuitive operation and clear structure make administration and use particularly easy.
The k-entry management software records all events that occur on a door device (authorized and denied access, low battery, door left open, etc.). It checks all changes made by the software (adding users/doors, changes to the matrix, etc.)
Mobile and wallets
Depending on the project, integration via the MyIntegra app is provided. Specific implementation details are defined in the respective project documentation.
Assignment/blocking takes place centrally in k-entry.
Communication paths are encrypted (SSL/TLS)
Security and data protection
RFID tracks and identification media work with current standards, such as LEGIC advant or MIFARE DESFire, and use, among other things, AES‑128 encryption. Online communication takes place via defined, secure paths; authorizations are controlled hierarchically.
Data transmission is encrypted; with NOK+, rights are securely written to the identification medium and distributed from there to doors; with online, updates/events run securely via hubs in real time.
k-entry uses a role/rights model, offers regular updates and supports current data protection standards. Details and data notes are documented in the official documents (EU regulations/EU Data Act Notice).
KESO Integra is operated in accordance with European data protection requirements; project-specific design (storage locations, retention periods, roles) is carried out by the customer in accordance with GDPR/operating guidelines.
Overview and positioning
KESO Integra is a modular access solution that combines mechanical, mechatronic and purely digital components in a single system and is managed centrally in the k-entry management software. This allows existing mechanical systems to be seamlessly expanded digitally (stand-alone, offline/NOK+, online).
Yes. KESO Integra offers schedules where available operating modes can be defined for different periods of time. For example, you can create a schedule in which a door switches to permanently open mode every day from Monday to Friday at 8:00 a.m. and back to default mode (closed) at 5:00 p.m.
In the k-entry management software, the status of the doors is displayed in the door menu. You can see if a door has been updated and/or needs to be updated. You can also see the battery status of a door device. If a door indicates that it needs to be updated, it means that the last changes have not been transferred to the door device: An action is then required to update it.
In the stand-alone & online operating modes, access rights are stored in the memory of the door devices. Therefore, each time you change access rights, you need to update the door devices without having to re-encode the authorizations of the persons. With the offline/NOK+ operating mode, the validation readers transfer the relevant data to the keys. When the keys are used, information about blocked or authorized keys is automatically forwarded to the offline doors. Conversely, event data is transferred from the offline doors to the keys so that it can be read and processed the next time a validation reader is contacted. This allows you to change access rights at any time without disturbing the users.
Extreme environmental conditions affect all electrical or electronic equipment. For this reason, KESO Integra devices are available in different versions for indoor and outdoor use.
Updates and maintenance
With online via hubs/door controllers, for stand-alone and offline/NOK+ via programming devices; being up-to-date increases security and stability.
Regular updates available via k-entry automation can be set; being up-to-date increases security and stability.
The frequency of maintenance depends on the condition of the installation and the frequency of use. The batteries of the corresponding devices must be replaced at least every 1–2 years. However, an annual check of the general condition and a firmware update are recommended.
Only KESO multi-purpose spray may be used to maintain KESO Integra mechatronic cylinders. Maintenance is carried out initially and then 1–2 times a year. Other products may cause damage and void the warranty.
The medium is immediately blocked in k-entry; a new authorization will be issued. In the case of stand-alone, the block is made via the programming device; with offline/NOK+, the block takes effect after the next revalidation; in the case of online, the block takes effect immediately.