ASSA ABLOY SMARTair i-max Standalone iCLASS Escutcheon - Standard Mortice DDA Handle with Key Override SNAB43SL2V648DI
At A Glance
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Mechanical KeyThe ASSA ABLOY SMARTair i-max Standalone Electronic Escutcheon (SNAB43SL2V648DI) converts a conventional mortice lock door into a secure RFID credential-controlled access point. It combines a HID iCLASS contactless credential reader, a DDA compliant lever handle and a mechanical key override, in a battery powered escutcheon built for standard mortice lock installations.
SMARTair escutcheons require no wiring through the door or frame. They mount directly onto doors fitted with a compatible standard mortice lock body, so a traditionally keyed door can move to electronic access control with minimal installation work. The electronics and battery pack sit on the internal escutcheon, away from the weather and out of easy reach of tampering.
This is the Standalone tier of the SMARTair platform: users are added and removed with SMARTair programming cards at the door itself, with no software, network or app required to run the door day to day. The same hardware is upgradeable later to the managed SMARTair tiers. The wider platform - wall readers, electronic cylinders, padlocks and management software - is described in the SMARTair Wireless Access Control Product Overview and the SMARTair System Information Guide.
Typical applications include offices, meeting rooms, laboratories, education facilities and healthcare environments where credential-based door control is needed without wired access control infrastructure.
Usually ships in 3 business days (excludes weekends and Queensland public holidays).
Designed for professional access control installations including offices, universities, hospitals and commercial buildings. SMARTair devices deliver scalable security without door cabling.
Disability Compliance (DDA)
- DDA compliant lever handle design, stated by the manufacturer for the i-max DDA handle range.
- Suitable for accessible commercial door installations - see our DDA and accessibility chapter and the NDIS and DDA housing guide.
- Lever handle geometry assists operation by users with limited grip strength, in line with AS 1428.1 lever expectations - see Australian standards for smart locks.
Fire Rated
- ASSA ABLOY states the i-max escutcheon is fire tested to EN 1634, the European fire door test standard.
- EN 1634 is not an Australian FRL. Fire performance always depends on the complete doorset, the fire-rated lock body and local certification - confirm with your fire door certifier before fitting to a fire door.
- Background reading: fire door smart locks.
Key Features
- Standalone wireless electronic escutcheon - no software, network or app needed to run the door.
- Integrated HID iCLASS RFID reader.
- Battery powered operation with no door wiring.
- Electromechanical clutch spindle mechanism.
- DDA compliant commercial lever handle.
- Mechanical key override for emergency access - see how key override keeps the door usable if batteries go flat.
- Upgradeable SMARTair system architecture.
- Internal panic function allows free exit.
- Robust escutcheon design tested to EN 1906 Grade 4 durability.
Features Summary
- Ideal for retrofit projects: The escutcheon installs directly onto the door using the existing compatible mortice lock. No wiring or cabling is required, allowing fast upgrades from mechanical keys to electronic access control.
- Internal electronics protection: All electronic components are positioned on the internal side of the door to reduce tampering risk and improve durability.
Access Methods
What's In The Box
- SMARTair i-max external escutcheon with integrated HID iCLASS RFID reader
- Internal escutcheon assembly with battery compartment
- DDA compliant lever handle set
- Split spindle and electromechanical clutch components
- Mounting plate and door fixing hardware
- Battery holder and 3 x AAA LR03 alkaline batteries
- Key override cylinder preparation (cylinder supplied separately)
- Installation screws and mounting kit
- Installation instructions and programming guidance
Suitable Uses
- Offices, meeting rooms and staff-only areas where keys are shared or frequently reissued.
- Education and healthcare facilities that need credential-based control on internal doors.
- Laboratories, plant rooms and store rooms where an audit trail of entries matters.
- Commercial retrofit projects upgrading keyed standard mortice doors without cabling - see our site survey and installation service.
- Smaller sites that want to start standalone and grow into managed access control later.
Available Finish Options
Black
(This Product)
STK SNAB43SL2V648DI
Finish selection does not affect functionality, compliance, or performance.
DDA handle finishes: Polished Chrome, Satin Brass, White and Marengo, with an antibacterial coating option; the reader is available in Black or White. This listing is supplied with the black reader - the i-max is a multi-finish range, so contact us to confirm an alternative handle or reader finish when ordering.
Item Code Family - SMARTair i-max Escutcheons
The following products belong to the ASSA ABLOY SMARTair i-max electronic escutcheon range. Variants differ by system architecture, mortice compatibility and authentication configuration.
System Integration
- Compatible with SMARTair TS1000 management software when the site moves to a managed tier.
- Upgradeable to Update-on-Card system architecture - see the UOC/Openow escutcheon.
- Upgradeable to Wireless Online architecture via SMARTair communication hubs - see the Wireless Online/Openow escutcheon and our gateway comparison chapter.
- Compatible with the Openow mobile credential platform on the upgrade tiers - enabled with an Openow mobile access licence.
SMARTair System Architecture
The ASSA ABLOY SMARTair platform is a modular wireless access control system designed to scale from simple standalone doors to fully networked building security. The same hardware can operate under several different management architectures depending on the software licence and communication modules installed.
SMARTair hardware is designed to be upgradeable. A door initially installed as a standalone system can later be upgraded to Update-on-Card, Wireless Online or Openow mobile access without replacing the door hardware.
For a full explanation of system architecture and upgrade paths refer to the SMARTair System Information Guide or the SMARTair Wireless Access Control Product Overview.
Power Supply and Battery System
- Powered by 3 x AAA LR03 alkaline batteries.
- Battery life typically 75,000 - 105,000 cycles.
- Standby life up to 2 years depending on usage.
- Low battery LED warning indicators.
- The mechanical override cylinder allows entry if batteries are depleted - see how key override works.
Full Specifications
Dimensions
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The SMARTair i-max escutcheon is fully battery powered and designed for wireless installation. It mounts directly onto doors fitted with a compatible standard mortice lock without running cables through the door or frame.
No. The SNAB43SL2V648DI uses RFID credential authentication only. If you want on-door PIN entry, choose the keypad version of this Standalone escutcheon.
Yes. SMARTair hardware is designed to be scalable. Although this model operates in standalone mode, installations can typically be upgraded to Update-on-Card, Wireless Online or Openow mobile access with the appropriate system hardware and software - without replacing the door hardware.
The escutcheon provides LED warnings when battery levels are low. If the batteries become completely depleted, the door can still be opened using the mechanical key override cylinder.
Yes. SMARTair escutcheons are specifically designed for retrofit installations and can upgrade existing mechanical lock doors to electronic access control without replacing a compatible mortice lock body. Our site survey and installation service can confirm fit before you order.
Additional Information
Standalone Access Control Operation
This model operates as a standalone electronic escutcheon. Users and access permissions are programmed directly at the door using SMARTair programming cards - the red programming card adds or removes users, and the Shadow-card function means a lost card can be cancelled without re-issuing every credential on site. It suits individual secure doors or small installations where centralised access management is not required.
Standard Mortice Lock Compatibility
The SNAB43SL2V648DI is designed for doors fitted with standard mortice locks commonly used in commercial timber and steel door installations. The escutcheon controls the handle through an internal electromechanical clutch connected to the lock spindle. The matched Lockwood bodies are in the Mortice Options tab.
Mechanical Security Provided by the Lock Body
SMARTair escutcheons do not replace the mechanical mortice lock. The lock body continues to provide the primary mechanical security and latch mechanism while the escutcheon electronically controls handle operation - which is why the mortice lock body is ordered alongside the escutcheon, not included with it.
Ideal for Commercial Retrofit Projects
Because the electronics are contained within the escutcheon assembly and powered by internal batteries, SMARTair escutcheons are widely used to upgrade keyed doors to electronic access control without running cables through the door. Confirm the mortice fit with our backset measuring guide and the door type compatibility matrix.
Sibling Escutcheons and Upgrade Paths
This is the card-only (no keypad) Standalone model for standard mortice doors, fitted with a mechanical key override. If you need on-door PIN entry, choose the keypad version of this Standalone escutcheon; for narrow-stile mortice doors use the card-only Standalone escutcheon for narrow mortice. The same hardware upgrades to managed tiers: Update-on-Card plus Openow adds smartphone keys and card-based updates, and the Wireless Online plus Openow tier adds real-time monitoring via SMARTair hubs (each hub covers up to 30 doors within 30 m - see the gateway comparison chapter). The full range is in the Item Code Family table above.
Warranty
ASSA ABLOY branded products purchased new in Australia from authorised resellers are covered against defects in materials and workmanship for:
- Mechanical components: 10 years
- Electrical and electronic components: 5 years (excluding batteries)
- Cylinders and keys: 3 years
Download PDF Resources
Technical datasheet for the whole i-max escutcheon family - battery figures, door thickness, RFID technologies, fire and durability testing, and certifications.
Drilling and installation template drawing for the i-max escutcheon. Check the printed scale against the hardware before cutting a door.
The SMARTair range and technology overview - management tiers, software, credentials and system architecture across the whole platform.
How the four SMARTair management levels fit different sites - a plain-language guide to choosing between Standalone, Update on Card, Wireless Online and Openow.
SMARTair i-max SNAB43SL2V648DI - FAQ, Setup and Owner's Guide
Deeper questions and trade insight for the Standalone i-max escutcheon. For the wider picture, see our smart lock access methods chapter and the realities of electronic door locks.
Access and Credentials
The SNAB43SL2V648DI reads HID iCLASS 13.56 MHz RFID credentials - cards, tags and fobs. Credentials are ordered separately and encoded with the SMARTair USB encoder. The i-max platform also supports MIFARE, DESFire and SKIDATA technologies on other reader variants, so match the credential technology to the reader when mixing hardware on one site.
Not on this unit - the SNAB43SL2V648DI is the card-only reader. The keypad version of the same Standalone escutcheon adds on-door PIN entry with Card + PIN modes, and both fit the same standard mortice preparation.
A mechanical cylinder path into the door that works with flat batteries, lost credentials or electronics failure. The escutcheon ships with the key override preparation; the cylinder itself (a Lockwood oval cylinder) is supplied separately so it can be keyed to your site. Read more in our key override guide.
Programming and Management (Standalone Tier)
With SMARTair programming cards at the door: the red programming card puts the escutcheon into programming mode, and user credentials are presented to grant or revoke access. Larger standalone sites use the SMARTair portable programmer to configure doors and collect events faster.
Every user card can be paired with a shadow card kept in the office. If a card is lost, presenting its shadow card at the door cancels the lost card alone - no need to re-issue every credential on site.
Yes - the escutcheon stores approximately 1,200 events, which can be collected with the portable programmer. For live monitoring and alerts you would move the site to the Wireless Online tier.
Batteries and Power
Three standard AAA LR03 alkaline batteries power the escutcheon for roughly 75,000 to 105,000 cycles, up to about 2 years depending on traffic. Low battery LED warnings give notice well before the door stops reading, and the batteries sit in the internal escutcheon so they are changed without removing the unit from the door.
No - the mechanical key override cylinder opens the door with the site key regardless of battery state. Free egress from the inside is mechanical as well: the internal handle always opens the door.
Installation and Mortice Compatibility
This standard (648) escutcheon pairs with the Lockwood ENOHDSS bodies built for SMARTair: 3782ENOHDSS - 23 mm backset, 4782ENOHDSS - 25.4 mm backset and 6782ENOHDSS - 38 mm backset. For narrow-stile doors, use the narrow (908) escutcheon with the Lockwood 5782ENOHDSS. The lock body is ordered separately - it is not in the escutcheon box.
Approximately 30 - 120 mm, with thicker doors available on demand. Confirm your door leaf thickness before ordering so the correct spindle and fixing lengths are supplied.
Yes - the i-max installation template gives the drilling pattern. It is a converted CAD drawing, so check the printed scale against the hardware before cutting a door, and confirm the fit with our backset measuring guide or a site survey.
No. Tubular latches do not provide the spindle control or structural lockcase the electromechanical clutch needs. A compatible mortice lock body is required - see the Mortice Options tab.
Fire, DDA and Compliance
ASSA ABLOY states the i-max is fire tested to EN 1634, the European fire door standard - not an Australian FRL. Fire performance depends on the complete doorset and the fire-rated lock body, so confirm with your fire door certifier before fitting. Background: fire door smart locks.
Yes - this model carries the DDA compliant lever handle, stated by the manufacturer for accessible installations. See our DDA and accessibility chapter and the NDIS and DDA housing guide for how lever hardware fits AS 1428.1 expectations.
EN 1906 Category of Use Grade 4 durability, EN 1634 fire testing, and CE (EMC, R&TTE), RoHS, REACH, WEEE, RCM and R-NZ certifications per the manufacturer datasheet.
Upgrading Beyond Standalone
Update-on-Card adds card-carried permission updates; Wireless Online adds live monitoring through SMARTair hubs (each hub covers up to 30 doors within 30 m - compare gateways in chapter 08); Openow adds smartphone keys. The escutcheon hardware is upgradeable, managed through TS1000 with an Openow licence where mobile keys are wanted, plus the TS1000 lockdown upgrade for emergency lockdown.
Not on the Standalone tier - there is no app or Bluetooth credential on this model as supplied. Openow smartphone opening belongs to the upgrade tiers: see the UOC/Openow and Wireless Online/Openow versions of this escutcheon.
The SMARTair platform covers the same door or gate with other form factors: a SMARTair knob cylinder where the door keeps its own furniture, a SMARTair i-Reader wall reader for automated doors and barriers, or a SMARTair i-gate padlock for gates and enclosures.
Related Products, Guides and Chapters
SMARTair range: Standalone card-only, standard mortice (SNAB43SL2V648DI) | Standalone card-only, narrow mortice (SNAB43SL2V908DI) | Standalone keypad, standard mortice (SNAB47SL2V648DI) | Standalone keypad, narrow mortice (SNAB47SL2V908DI) | UOC/Openow escutcheon | Wireless Online/Openow escutcheon | SMARTair Knob Cylinder (UOC/Openow, iCLASS) | SMARTair i-Reader R4N Wide Wall Reader | SMARTair i-gate Electronic Padlock
Commissioning and credentials: SMARTair Portable Programmer | SMARTair Encoder - USB RFID Credential Programmer | SMARTair Mobile Access Licence - Openow | SMARTair TS1000 Lockdown Upgrade
Host mortice locks: Lockwood 3782ENOHDSS - 23 mm backset | Lockwood 4782ENOHDSS - 25.4 mm backset | Lockwood 6782ENOHDSS - 38 mm backset | Lockwood 5782ENOHDSS - 30 mm narrow backset | All mortice locks for smart locks
Guides and chapters: Access methods (Ch 03) | Door types compatibility matrix (Ch 04) | Fire door smart locks (Ch 05) | Gateway comparison (Ch 08) | DDA and accessibility (Ch 09) | Australian standards (Ch 11) | Installation and troubleshooting (Ch 12) | Measuring your lock backset | Mechanical key override explained | Site survey and installation | The realities of electronic door locks
Categories: Card and fob access | PIN code smart locks | Smart locks with backup key
What's in the Box - SMARTair i-max Standalone Escutcheon
- SMARTair i-max external escutcheon with integrated HID iCLASS reader
- Internal escutcheon assembly with battery compartment
- DDA compliant lever handle set
- Split spindle and electromechanical clutch components
- Mounting plate and fixing hardware
- Mechanical key override cylinder preparation (cylinder supplied separately where required)
- Battery pack (3 x AAA LR03 alkaline batteries)
- Installation screws, mounting kit and programming guidance
SMARTair i-max Escutcheon - Dimensions
PDF Files - SNAB43SL2V648DI
Technical datasheet for the whole i-max escutcheon family - battery figures, door thickness, RFID technologies, fire and durability testing, and certifications.
Drilling and installation template drawing for the i-max escutcheon. Check the printed scale against the hardware before cutting a door.
The SMARTair range and technology overview - management tiers, software, credentials and system architecture across the whole platform.
How the four SMARTair management levels fit different sites - a plain-language guide to choosing between Standalone, Update on Card, Wireless Online and Openow.
Spare Parts & Accessories
The SMARTair access control platform uses a modular ecosystem of credentials, management devices, lock hardware and integration accessories. The following accessories and system components are commonly used with SMARTair escutcheons and readers.
SMARTair systems are modular and scalable. Additional accessories may be required depending on the installation architecture (Standalone, Update-on-Card, Wireless Online or Openow mobile access).
Compatible Mortice Locks for SMARTair Escutcheons
SMARTair electronic escutcheons are designed to operate with commercial mortice lock bodies. The escutcheon controls the door handle through an electromechanical clutch and split spindle system, which requires the internal spindle and lockcase geometry of a mortice lock.
Tubular latches are not suitable for SMARTair escutcheons because they do not provide the required spindle control or structural lockcase needed for electronic clutch operation.
This standard (648) escutcheon pairs with the standard-width Lockwood ENOHDSS bodies built to suit SMARTair escutcheons; the 5782 narrow body pairs with the narrow (908) escutcheons.
- Lockwood 3782ENOHDSS - 23 mm backset
To suit SMARTair escutcheons (standard 648). - Lockwood 4782ENOHDSS - 25.4 mm backset
To suit SMARTair escutcheons (standard 648). - Lockwood 6782ENOHDSS - 38 mm backset
Standard-width mortice to suit SMARTair escutcheons (standard 648). - Lockwood 5782ENOHDSS - 30 mm narrow backset
Narrow-stile option to suit the narrow (908) SMARTair escutcheons.
Choosing the correct mortice lock ensures that the SMARTair escutcheon can reliably control the door handle, maintain proper latch engagement, and meet the mechanical durability requirements expected in commercial access control environments. Browse the mortice locks for smart locks category for the full set.
ASSA ABLOY Warranty Overview
ASSA ABLOY branded products sold in Australia are covered by manufacturer warranties issued by ASSA ABLOY Australia Pty Ltd. Warranty coverage varies depending on mechanical components, electronic components, cylinders and finish categories.
This overview summarises the structure of ASSA ABLOY warranty coverage. Full terms, exclusions and claim procedures are set out in the official ASSA ABLOY Warranty document.
Warranty Periods Summary
Finish & Material Notes
- Stainless steel does not mean stain-free. Tea staining is not covered where cleaning and maintenance guidelines have not been followed.
- Cosmetic, decorative and appearance damage is not covered.
- Battery failure or battery leakage damage is not covered.
What the Warranty Covers
- Defects in material and workmanship within the applicable period.
- Assessment by ASSA ABLOY to determine repair, replacement with the same or closest equivalent product, or refund of purchase price.
- Remedy determined at ASSA ABLOY’s discretion.
Common Exclusions
- Normal wear and tear.
- Misuse, abuse or installation outside published technical specifications.
- Improper maintenance or neglect.
- Unauthorised modification or repair.
- Use of non-genuine ASSA ABLOY parts or substitute components.
- Exposure to corrosive environments including coastal air, salt spray, chemicals, contamination or high humidity.
- Removal, refitment, freight or labour charges.
- Second-hand or imported products not sold through authorised Australian channels.
Warranty Claim Process
- Retain proof of original purchase.
- Return the product to the original authorised retailer where applicable.
- If claiming directly, obtain a case number before returning goods.
- Securely package returned goods and clearly reference the case number.
- Warranty assessment determines repair, replacement or refund.
Australian Consumer Law
ASSA ABLOY warranties operate in addition to rights available under the Australian Consumer Law. Goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded. Customers may be entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
Where a product fails to meet acceptable quality standards and the failure does not amount to a major failure, the customer is entitled to repair or replacement.
Official Warranty Documents
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