1. DEADBOLT ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS A. Shall be available in a wide range of form factors including, but not limited to, mortise locks, rim locks, core-in-knob trim locks, cabinet cam-type locks, interchangeable core cylinders, and padlocks. B. Shall have a unique ID number integral to the management of the cylinder that cannot be changed or duplicated. C. Shall contain no internal battery or other integral source of electrical power. 2. ELECTRONIC KEY SPECIFICATIONS A. Shall have a unique ID number integral to the management of the key that cannot be changed or duplicated. B. Shall come in both a rechargeable battery version and a replaceable battery version. Both types of electronic keys shall be interchangeable and compatible with the system. C. The rechargeable battery version should use a lithium-ion polymer battery. 3. COMMUNICATION STATIONS SPECIFICATIONS A. A variety of devices must be available for communication between the keys, locks and software. These devices must facilitate both receiving program information from the management software to the key and sending access data stored in the key to the management software. The selection of devices must include: 1. Devices used at the computer that connect to a USB port. 2. Devices that connect to the software over a local network with or without a workstation PC present. 3. Devices that connect to the software over a secure connection to the Internet.