Planet Antares Vending Machines With Electronic Locks

Since the launch of vending machines, burglars have found ways to break into them. Apart from the outside vandalism, vending machine operators must also guard against internal theft. Today, there are many types of electronic vending locks available to protect all kinds of vending machines, such as those provided by Planet Antares Inc.

There are several advantages of these locks as compared to conventional lock key methods. Some of them include:

1. Tough to pick
These locks can be opened with an electronic key only. Some systems use non-contact infrared key fobs for candy snack vending machines and soft drink vending machines. This eliminates a visible lock on the front of the vending machines, which will discourage theft.

2. Difficult to drill
Soft drink machine t-handle locks can be fitted with hardened steel roll pins to prevent drill bits from coming into contact with the actual lock.

3. No duplication of keys
Encrypted software is used so only the vending operator will have access to key codes.

4. Control of vending operator
The Planet Antares vending operator will have full control over when the key is active or how many times it has to be used.

5. No access to route people
It is not possible to use keys after they have expired. If someone tries to open the machine locks, it will be tracked back to individual keys.

6. No need for changing lost keys
Electronic vending machine keys are inactivated regularly and the operator is able to change the key codes quickly. The security of your Planet Antares vending machines will never be compromised.

7. Monitoring of route personnel
This is done via the audit trail of lock key interactions.
It will not take much time to replace conventional vending machine locks with new electronic vending machine locks. Some styles of electronic replace the barrel plug locks, leaving the main locking features in place. Tighter seals are offered by electronic locks in Planet Antares vending machines than conventional locks. This leads to lesser cold air leakage in your vending machine. The life of the compressor in your Planet Antares vending machine will be extended as well, this lowering energy costs.