ASSA ABLOY SMARTair Knob Cylinder - Update-on-Card + Openow, HID iCLASS, IP55 - SNBB43X030E10MI
The ASSA ABLOY SMARTair Knob Cylinder in the Update-on-Card + Openow tier (SNBB43X030E10MI) is an electronic knob cylinder that replaces the mechanical cylinder in an existing door, converting it to credential access with no wiring through the door. It reads HID iCLASS RFID credentials and accepts Openow smartphone keys over Bluetooth Low Energy.
Access rights are managed in Update-on-Card mode - permissions ride on the user credential and refresh as cards pass online update points or wall updaters. Physical credentials are written with the SMARTair USB encoder, and Openow keys are issued over the air from the TS1000 software.
This model carries an IP55 environmental rating and is battery powered. For live, real-time monitoring and updates, step up to the Wireless Online + Openow cylinder in the same hardware family.
Usually ships in 3 business days.
Key Features
- Electronic knob cylinder that replaces a conventional mechanical cylinder.
- Reads HID iCLASS RFID credentials.
- Openow smartphone keys included, over Bluetooth Low Energy.
- Update-on-Card management - access rights ride on the credential and refresh at update points.
- Wire-free, battery-powered operation - no cabling through the door.
- Audit trail and credential control through the SMARTair software platform.
- Suits retrofit installations - the existing lock body can often stay in place.
- IP55 environmental rating on this model.
Access Methods
RFID Credential
Openow Smartphone Key
. For real-time monitoring, step up to the Wireless Online + Openow cylinder.
SMARTair Knob Cylinder Model Comparison
The bolded row is this product. Dispatch figures are current as at 2026-09-25 and can change with stock levels.
Suitable Uses
- Offices, meeting rooms and internal commercial doors being upgraded from mechanical keys.
- Education, healthcare and laboratory doors where credential control and an audit trail are required.
- Server rooms, storerooms and other restricted-access openings.
- Retrofit projects where cabling through or around the door is not practical.
- Multi-door sites standardising on card and fob access across the SMARTair platform.
Available Finish Options
Black
(This Product)
STK SNBB43X030E10MI
Finish selection does not affect functionality, compliance, or performance.
Full Specifications
Cylinder Profiles
The SMARTair electronic knob cylinder is offered in several profiles so it can replace the existing mechanical cylinder in most door types. Confirm the profile your door uses before ordering:
- Din Double cylinder - credential operation both sides.
- Din Double thumbturn cylinder - credential outside, thumbturn inside.
- Din Half cylinder - single-sided.
- Din Oval e-cylinder.
- Australian Din Oval e-cylinder - for Australian-profile hardware.
The cylinder suits all common door types and is engineered for greater attack resistance while remaining lightweight and robust.
Frequently Asked Questions
Openow turns an iOS or Android phone into a secure digital key over Bluetooth Low Energy. Virtual keys are issued and cancelled over the air from the SMARTair software, so there is no card to hand over or chase up. See our app platforms chapter for how mobile keys compare across platforms.
Access rights ride on the user credential and refresh as cards pass online update points or wall updaters, so permissions stay current across a site without wiring every door. Openow smartphone keys sit alongside the cards on this model.
This cylinder reads HID iCLASS credentials, so it suits sites already standardised on iCLASS. The reader technology must match the credential platform in use - if your site runs MIFARE or another technology, talk to us before ordering. Our access methods chapter explains the credential technologies.
The cylinder is made in Din Double, Din Double thumbturn, Din Half, Din Oval and Australian Din Oval profiles - confirm which profile your door hardware uses before ordering (see Cylinder Profiles above). The door type guide helps you check your door.
This model is rated IP55. Note the rating varies across the range - Standalone and Wireless Online cylinders are IP56, while the Update-on-Card tiers are IP55 - so check the comparison table if you are ordering several tiers.
Additional Information
Standalone and Wireless Online models are IP56; the Update-on-Card tiers are IP55. Check the IP Rating column in the model comparison table before specifying a mixed-tier site.
Because the electronics live in the cylinder, the existing lock body can often stay in place and nothing is drilled or cabled through the door. Lost credentials are cancelled digitally rather than rekeying. Browse the full range of cylinders and barrels for smart locks.
Physical credentials are written with the SMARTair USB encoder; doors are commissioned with the portable programmer; Openow mobile keys are enabled with an Openow mobile access licence and issued over the air.
SMARTair is a managed access control platform, and cylinder profile, door condition and commissioning all affect the result. See our advice and installation page, or read about site surveys and installation on the Gold Coast.
This model is normally stocked and usually ships in 3 business days, but several sibling tiers are special-order items on longer lead times - check the comparison table when ordering a mixed set.
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
May 2023 technology overview of the whole SMARTair range - the four management systems with a feature comparison, system architecture, credential technologies, software and a door-device comparison covering the knob cylinder.
May 2022 guide to how SMARTair access control benefits a business - choosing between the management levels, Openow versus physical credentials, and a walk-through of the devices including the knob cylinder.
End-user quick guide to the Openow app - downloading and registering, opening a door with a virtual key, managing keys and setting a security PIN.
The ASSA ABLOY Australia warranty statement - cover periods, exclusions and claim requirements for mechanical, electronic and cylinder products.
Related SMARTair Products and Guides
Other cylinder options. This is the Update-on-Card + Openow cylinder in black. The same cylinder family is also available as Standalone Knob Cylinder - Black, Standalone Knob Cylinder - White, UOC Knob Cylinder - Black, UOC Knob Cylinder - White, UOC + Openow Knob Cylinder - White and Wireless / Openow Knob Cylinder - Black - see the model comparison table above.
Other SMARTair formats. Where a full electronic handle set is preferred over a cylinder, use a SMARTair i-max UOC + Openow escutcheon; for automatic doors, turnstiles, lifts and barriers use a SMARTair i-Reader wall reader; for gates and padlockable points use a SMARTair i-gate padlock.
Managing and commissioning. On the SMARTair platform, credentials are written with the SMARTair USB encoder; doors are commissioned with the SMARTair portable programmer; Openow smartphone keys are enabled with an Openow mobile access licence.
Selecting and specifying. Compare access methods and management tiers in our access methods chapter and gateway comparison chapter, check door suitability with the door type guide, and read about mobile keys in our app platforms chapter. Also useful: Australian standards, installation and troubleshooting, site survey and installation, the realities of electronic door locks, and the smart lock buyers guide.
ASSA ABLOY SMARTair Knob Cylinder (SNBB43X030E10MI) - FAQ, Setup and Owner's Guide
Deeper questions and answers for the SMARTair knob cylinder range. For platform-wide questions see the Smart Lock FAQ chapter and the Smart Lock Buyers Guide.
Choosing a SMARTair Management Tier
It depends on how often access rights change and how quickly changes must reach the door. Standalone is programmed at each cylinder and suits small, simple sites. Update-on-Card carries rights on the credential, refreshed at update points - strong control without networking every door. Wireless Online adds live, real-time updates and monitoring through communication hubs. Openow adds smartphone keys to the UOC and Wireless tiers. This page is the Update-on-Card + Openow cylinder; the model comparison table on the main description links every tier in the family.
They solve different problems. Wireless Online is system architecture - the cylinder talks to the management software in real time through wireless hubs. Openow is a credential - the smartphone acts as a secure digital key over Bluetooth Low Energy. A SMARTair product can support one, both or neither depending on the model: Wireless Online is the infrastructure, Openow is the way a user opens the door.
When changes must reach the door immediately - high-churn sites, emergency revocation, or live monitoring and alerts. The Wireless Online + Openow cylinder communicates with TS1000 in real time through SMARTair hubs, where this Update-on-Card model refreshes rights as credentials pass update points. Our gateway comparison chapter covers the trade-offs of connected architectures.
Credentials and Smartphone Access
They are different RFID credential technologies used in commercial access control. MIFARE is widely used across many access systems; HID iCLASS is common in enterprise and institutional systems built around HID credentials. The reader must match the credential platform already on site - this cylinder reads HID iCLASS, so if your building runs on another technology, talk to us before ordering.
Physical iCLASS credentials are written with the SMARTair USB encoder and managed through the TS1000 software. A lost card is cancelled digitally - no locksmith visit, no rekeying, and the cylinder stops accepting that credential.
Download the Openow app from the App Store or Google Play, register with your email address and verify it, and your virtual key arrives over the air. At the door, open the app and hold the phone to the cylinder. The app supports multiple facility keys and can be protected with a security PIN. The Openow User Guide (PDF) walks through the steps.
Green means the door opened. Orange means the app could not connect to the lock - try again in a moment. Red means no access: the key has no rights on that door, the door is blocked, or you are outside your permitted time schedule.
Fitting and Installation
The one your existing hardware uses. The range covers Din Double (credential both sides), Din Double thumbturn (credential outside, thumbturn inside), Din Half (single-sided), Din Oval and Australian Din Oval profiles. If you are not sure which profile your door has, send us a photo of the door edge and the existing cylinder before ordering.
No. The electronics and battery live in the cylinder itself, so the door is not cabled and the existing lock body can often stay in place. That is the core retrofit advantage of the format - see the door type guide for checking your door.
A locksmith or access control installer familiar with SMARTair. Cylinder profile, door condition and commissioning against the management system all affect the result - see our advice and installation page or read about site surveys on the Gold Coast. The installation and troubleshooting chapter covers common issues.
Managing the System
The TS1000 management software (with a web manager option) is the platform hub - it manages users, credentials, schedules and doors across every SMARTair device type, from this knob cylinder to i-max escutcheons, wall readers and i-gate padlocks.
Yes. Openings and credential activity are available through the SMARTair software platform, which is one of the main reasons sites step up from mechanical keys - you can see who opened what, and when.
Cancel it in the software and issue a replacement - the lost card stops working and there is no rekeying. How fast the cancellation reaches the door depends on the tier: immediately on Wireless Online, at the next update point on Update-on-Card, and at the cylinder on Standalone.
Related Products, Guides and Chapters
Sibling cylinders: Standalone Knob Cylinder - Black, Standalone Knob Cylinder - White, UOC Knob Cylinder - Black, UOC Knob Cylinder - White, UOC + Openow Knob Cylinder - White, Wireless / Openow Knob Cylinder - Black.
Other SMARTair formats: i-max UOC + Openow escutcheon, i-Reader R4N wall reader with Openow, i-gate electronic padlock.
Management and credentials: SMARTair USB encoder, portable programmer, Openow mobile access licence.
Categories: Cylinders and barrels for smart locks, Fob, card and RFID smart locks.
Guides and chapters: Access methods (Ch 3), Door types and compatibility (Ch 4), Gateway comparison (Ch 8), Australian standards (Ch 11), Installation and troubleshooting (Ch 12), Smart lock FAQ (Ch 13), App platforms (Ch 15), Smart Lock Buyers Guide, Site survey and installation services, The realities of electronic door locks.
PDF Files - SNBB43X030E10MI
May 2023 technology overview of the whole SMARTair range - the four management systems with a feature comparison, system architecture, credential technologies, software and a door-device comparison covering the knob cylinder.
May 2022 guide to how SMARTair access control benefits a business - choosing between the management levels, Openow versus physical credentials, and a walk-through of the devices including the knob cylinder.
End-user quick guide to the Openow app - downloading and registering, opening a door with a virtual key, managing keys and setting a security PIN.
The ASSA ABLOY Australia warranty statement - cover periods, exclusions and claim requirements for mechanical, electronic and cylinder products.
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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