ecos key 280

The ecos key 280 is a smart key cabinet that secures your organization's keys, electronically manages them, and monitors their access.

Its cutting-edge features, like a high-resolution 7“ color screen and plug-and-play software, make the ecos key cabinet exceptionally user-friendly.

Its fully modular system adapts to your organization‘s needs, accommodating various quantities of keys, access methods and many more.

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240-280

keys / key bundles

touch color screen

24h

battery backup

IP 44

protected outdoor use

ISO 27001

information security

24/7 key accessiblity by authorized persons

Full history logs with audit trails per keys and users

7“ touch color screen with customizable customer logo

Unibody housing with integrated control unit

Key and user administration at the system

Expandable through slot activation
without technician intervention

Battery backup for 24 hours

Emergency release without tools

Easily connectible with ecos locker system


Weight	107 kg / 236 lbs (fully unlocked) to 125 kg / 276 lbs (fully locked)
Dimensions (WxHxD)	96 cm x 185 cm x 18 cm / 37.8" x 72.8" x 7.1"
Materials	Stainless steel and powder-coated steel, up to 1.5 cm / 0.6" thickness
Color	RAL 7016
Capacity	From 240 to 280 keys / key bundles
Operating temperature	-20°C to 50°C / -4°F to 122°F
Outdoor use	Protected outdoor, not suitable for direct rain, analog IP44
Mounting method	Standing


Power supply	Input: 100–240 V AC, output: 13.8 V DC
Power consumption	35 W max.
Battery backup	DC 12 V 7.5 Ah — up to 24 hours


Interior depth	10 cm — fits ISO card formats, so RFID access cards can be stored alongside keys
Slot pitch	Variable, 9–20.5 cm; slots can be deactivated to fit oversized keys and large rings
Door options	Solid stainless steel or see-through polycarbonate
Status indicators	Multicolour LED strips signal login, comms, and power-fail
Alarm monitoring	Independent watchdog board raises alarms even if the main board fails
Door security	Per-door alarm contacts with individual IDs; two security locks per door
Operating system	Android-based OS on ARM processors, for frequent feature updates and a familiar UI
Terminal screen	7" standard; 10" and 15" terminals available
Wi-Fi hotspot	Built-in mobile hotspot connects adjacent ecos accessories (e.g. electronic door signs), no separate network drop
Offline mode	Full cabinet operation during a network outage; audit data syncs on reconnect
Reader integration	Works with existing third-party readers via RS232, Wiegand and Data/Clock
Extension hinge	Left- or right-hand hinge on extension cabinets, when extending beyond the ecos key 280


Encryption	HTTPS TLS v1.3, AES256, RSA2048 bits minimum; internal communication ECC SHA256


Certifications	CE, FCC, CSA, ROHS, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001


Key cabinet	2-year warranty
ID-plugs	5-year warranty

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Connectivity

ecos care (hosted) · Networked · Stand-alone

Access methods

PIN code, RFID, Dual-RFID, QR code, Fingerprints, Finger veins, Face ID, Custom

Enhanced security options

Further batteries possible (each 24 hours) · cold-wire alarms available (4 dry-contact relays)

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Enhanced usability options

Doors: See-through (polycarbonate) · Stainless steel

Slot density: Standard (280 slots)

Built around how your team actually uses keys

Full accountability, security tuned to each key, and no IT burden — the essentials, built in.

Stop losing track of keys

Match security to each key, not the whole cabinet

Run it without dragging IT into the project

Every issue and return is logged against a named user, with email/push alerts on overdue keys; wrong-key returns are caught the moment they happen.

Fingerprint scanner used for secure access

Locking or non-locking slots key by key; combine PIN, RFID, biometric, or QR, and require four-eye on high-risk keys.

Manager working on a tablet in a modern office

Optional 4G/5G keeps alarms and comms independent of your network; ecos webman, the app, and ecos care handle updates, backups, and 99.9% uptime.

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Reserve keys ahead

Web, app, Outlook, or at the cabinet.

Two-way video communication

5 MP camera, mic and speaker; remote release via the app.

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Alerts to the right team

20+ alarm types, on-site or forwarded to existing panels.

Grow without heavy costs

Start with as few as 240 slots and activate more, up to 280, with a licence code and ID-plug. No installer, no downtime.

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ecos key 280 — Technical Specifications