Q: What is Hi-O?
A: Hi-O is a new state of the art communication technology from ASSA ABLOY that connects electronic door components together over a CAN (Controller Area Network) data network. Intelligence is built into each device instead of a central logic unit, creating a plug and play system. Every device is connected with a four-wire cable and standardised connectors.
Q: What is a communication platform?
A: It’s mainly firmware running on a microcontroller, allowing an electronic and electromechanical devices to communicate to any other device in a standardized way.
Q: Why create a new standard, isn’t there already one to use?
A: There are currently no standards set that are addressing the locking and access control business. The Hi-O technology is based on the CAN Open standard with additional security layers.
Q: So anyone can read the standard and understand how to access a Hi-O system?
A: Using open standards does not mean that security is compromised. The Hi-O CAN platform uses encryption with 128-bit common encryption keys, and rolling codes.
Q: What does Hi-O provide that I cannot do in today’s door environment?
A: Hi-O provides intelligence to electronic and electromechanical components in a doorway. A Hi-O system does not need a central unit to operate. Intelligence is distributed in a network and all components know how to work together, without conflict. Hi-O makes installation simple and standardized. Hi-O enabled devices provide statistics and information which will make the devices around the door ready for advanced diagnostic functions. A Hi-O system allows plug-and-play installation and unmatched documentation features.
Q: Will Hi-O devices become more expensive to produce?
A: Yes and no. Specific components (for example a push button) could be more expensive as it needs embedded electronics. If you look at the complete system level and lifetime costs, cost will be greatly reduced.
Q: What is Hi-O?
A: Hi-O is a new state of the art communication technology from ASSA ABLOY that connects electronic door components together over a CAN (Controller Area Network) data network. Intelligence is built into each device instead of a central logic unit, creating a plug and play system. Every device is connected with a four-wire cable and standardised connectors.
Q: What is a communication platform?
A: It’s mainly firmware running on a microcontroller, allowing an electronic and electromechanical devices to communicate to any other device in a standardized way.
Q: Why create a new standard, isn’t there already one to use?
A: There are currently no standards set that are addressing the locking and access control business. The Hi-O technology is based on the CAN Open standard with additional security layers.
Q: So anyone can read the standard and understand how to access a Hi-O system?
A: Using open standards does not mean that security is compromised. The Hi-O CAN platform uses encryption with 128-bit common encryption keys, and rolling codes.
Q: What does Hi-O provide that I cannot do in today’s door environment?
A: Hi-O provides intelligence to electronic and electromechanical components in a doorway. A Hi-O system does not need a central unit to operate. Intelligence is distributed in a network and all components know how to work together, without conflict. Hi-O makes installation simple and standardized. Hi-O enabled devices provide statistics and information which will make the devices around the door ready for advanced diagnostic functions. A Hi-O system allows plug-and-play installation and unmatched documentation features.
Q: Will Hi-O devices become more expensive to produce?
A: Yes and no. Specific components (for example a push button) could be more expensive as it needs embedded electronics. If you look at the complete system level and lifetime costs, cost will be greatly reduced.