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.