Urgent Product Alert: Unican/ILCO/Kaba Solitaire Lock
If you have one of the locks shown to the right, the technology on these locks will become obsolete and the product may prevent access beginning at 8:00 pm local time on November 24, 2021. Connect with one of our technical experts. Complete this form with information we need to prevent interruptions in service. Once submitted, one of our technical experts will contact you to discuss your options.
| Part Number 3-Digit Prefixes* | Description | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 851* | ELECT.850-L LOCK (learnlock) | ||||
| 850* | 852* | 854* | ELECTRO.850 LOCK | ||
| 950* | 951* | 952* | 954* | ELECTRO.950 LOCK | |
| 821* | 822* | 823* | 824* | 825* | ELECT.820 LOCK FOR EXIT DEVICE |
| 921* | 922* | 923* | 924* | 925* | ELECT.920 LOCK FOR EXIT DEVICE |
| 870* | 871* | 872* | ELECTRO.870 LOCK | ||
| 970* | 971* | 972* | ELECTRO.970 LOCK | ||
FAQ
On November 24, 2021, your Unican/ILCO/Kaba Magstripe Solitaire lock system time measurement technology will be obsoleted. The current Solitaire system in use is based on time measurement technology developed in 1989. On November 24, 2021, locks will not accept any guest, staff, resident or emergency key cards created as of 8:00 pm local time. Also, lock audit reports will no longer be accurate. Once the original emergency key cards expire, emergency access to locks will require use of the mechanical key for locks equipped with a key override cylinder. Customer systems need to be replaced by November 24, 2021, to avoid these issues.
No. This has nothing to do with Microsoft although the last Operating System from Microsoft to support this system was XP, which was discontinued several years ago.
The Solitaire system was discontinued several years ago. However, dormakaba can help you temporarily reset the date and time until a new solution or system is purchased. We recommend that a new system be installed immediately to assure full audit capabilities and functionality. Complete our information form to connect with one of our solution experts.
This will require new locks, software system, and credentials for the application site where Solitaire is currently installed. dormakaba can discuss product offerings to meet your specific needs. Complete our information form to connect with one of our solution experts.
dormakaba has been actively trying to reach Solitaire customers for the past 18 months to alert them to the immediate need to move to a different access control solution.
On November 24, 2021, locks will not accept any guest, staff, resident or emergency key cards created as of 8:00 pm local time. Also, lock audit reports will no longer be accurate. Once the original emergency key cards expire, emergency access to locks will require use of the mechanical key for locks equipped with a key override cylinder. Customer systems need to be replaced by November 24, 2021, to avoid these issues.
All 850/950/820/920/800/900 series lock warranties expired long ago.
dormakaba doesn’t offer any extended warranty or service plans for these units. Any warranties on original products would have expired at this point.
That will depend on the system and locks your property requires and purchases. Consultation with a dormakaba solutions expert is recommended. They can help you make the best choice to meet your needs.
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