The SCE-SSC Service, in collaboration with the EN-AA Service, is gradually rolling out a new electronic access system in several of CERN’s technical areas.

Using iLoq technology, this system is designed to increase the security of infrequently accessed technical areas while ensuring improved access traceability. It is based on a SMART key and self-charging SMART cylinders that don’t need batteries or wires.

Certain areas have already been equipped as part of a pilot phase. A SMART cylinder can now be obtained using the request form  in EDH.

What is changing

The mechanical locks in the areas concerned will be gradually replaced by SMART cylinders.

A single SMART key provides access to all the equipped areas for which access rights have been granted. Authorisations are managed by ADAMS, and keys must be regularly updated from a smartphone in order to keep access rights active. For more information, please see procedure KB0010770.

Areas affected by the first phase of the roll-out

• Entrance to Gallery 825 via Building 188
• Entrance to Gallery 825 via Building 35
• Entrance to Gallery 825 via Building 182
• Entrance to Gallery 825 via Building 110 and 192
• Entrance to Gallery 180 via Building 180
• Entrance to Gallery 829 via Building 279
• Entrance to Gallery 183 via Building 183
• Entrance to Gallery 826 via Building 113
• Entrance to Gallery 830 via Building 112
• Entrance to Gallery 826 via Building 272
• Entrance to Gallery 826 via Building 30
• Entrance to Gallery 827 via Building 112
• Entrance to Gallery 827 via Building 291
• Entrance to Gallery 827 via Building 378

Users who require access to these areas should request a SMART key via the key request form in EDH.

Please contact the Locks and Keys Service if you have any questions: locks-keys-service@cern.ch.