System Overview
Physical System
Physically, a TZ PAD System consists of a bank of lockers with one of the lockers dedicated to housing the system hardware and power supply. A typical bank of lockers is comprised of columns, with each column consisting of either six small lockers per column, a mixture of five or six small and medium lockers per column or two large lockers per column. Each column features a proprietary TZ Locking Raceway that incorporates the required number of TZ SMArt™ locking devices for the number of lockers in each column. TZ PAD Systems are available in a variety of finishes to complement or match the environments in which they are installed.
Hardware
TZ PAD Systems feature the following electronic and computer hardware:
- 10.2" diagonal touch screen, which is installed at a slant to enhance ergonomics and at a height that accommodates people with disabilities
- Windows-based computer
- GMS modem and remote aerial
- Ethernet port
- Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
Software
TZ PAD System software runs on the Windows 7 operating system and complies with standard Windows principles and methods of operation and is designed to work with only a single bank lockers. The software is designed for three System users - administrators, end-users/recipients and mail or parcel service agents - and features a wide range of functions:
- Allows only designated people to place packages within the bank of lockers
- Manages the lockers
- Notifies intended recipients of package deliveries via SMS text message or email, and gives a them a unique access code for retrieving packages
- Allows the recipient to pick up the package in a secure manner through use of the access code
- Displays notifications for errant SMS messages and undeliverable e-mails
- Notifies the intended recipient on a regular, definable basis if packages are not picked up in a timely manner
- Sends the intended recipient a notification that the locker will be cleaned out after a predetermined amount of lapsed time
- Keeps an audit trail pertaining to the packages, lockers assessed, System overrides and general traffic through the System
- TZ PAD Systems software can be automatically updated via Internet download from the TZ website