IDS ClearVision IT Asset & Electronics Smart Locker

Automate laptop and IT equipment pickup, return, and exchange with controlled self-service lockers that give employees convenient access while helping IT maintain asset visibility.

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Employee accessing office IT equipment through an IDS ClearVision Smart Locker

How do IT smart lockers automate equipment pickup, return, and exchange?

The IDS ClearVision IT Asset & Electronics Smart Locker moves routine equipment handoffs from a service desk to a secure, self-service locker. IT stages a device in a compartment, the employee gets an access code or badges in, and the transaction is recorded. Every loaner is checked out to the employee who takes it and checked back in when it returns. If it isn't returned on schedule, it's flagged as overdue, and you know who had it last. Employees get equipment when they need it, your service desk spends less time on routine handoffs, and IT tracks every locker from the same iQ Technology platform as your IDS IT vending machines.

  • Check-In and Check-Out Tracking: Every transaction records the employee, the item, and the time. Returnable assets can be tied to serial numbers or asset tags, and items not returned on schedule are flagged as overdue.

  • Will Call Pickup and Drop-Off: IT reserves a compartment for a pickup, drop-off, or exchange and sends the employee an access code.

  • Access Beyond Service-Desk Hours: A rugged enclosure supports access before, during, and after service desk hours.

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Features

IDS vending machine and smart locker connected for centralized IT asset management

Specifications

CompartmentsUp to 18 Compartments (Stand-alone)
20 Compartments (Satellite)
Compartment Sizes(14/16) 5-1/4”H x 11-3/8”W
(4) 10-3/4”H x 11-3/8”W
Depth: 21-7/8”D
CommunicationEthernet
Cellular
Electrical RequirementsDomestic: 115 VAC/60Hz, 2.5 AMPS
International: 230 VAC/50Hz, 1.25 AMPS
DimensionsHeight: 73-5/16” (186.2 cm)
Width: 30-1/8” (76.5 cm)
Depth: 26-3/8” (67 cm)
Shipping Weight370 lbs
Varies with configuration & options
Standard Features10.1″ Touch Screen Interface
LED Interior Lighting
iQ Technology (Software Monitoring)
OptionsBadge Reader (Bar Code ID Scanner; PROX Card Reader; Magnetic Strip Card Reader depending on your interface system)
Custom Graphics
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Installation

Client Testimonials

Why do customers like working with IDS?

Customer testimonial from Yesenia Zacharkiw of Faith Technologies about IDS IT asset vending machines
Employee accessing IT assets from an IDS ClearVision Smart Locker using a proximity card

How does the ClearVision Smart Locker help IT teams serve employees and maintain control?

The IDS ClearVision IT Asset & Electronics Smart Locker helps your IT team support employees faster without becoming the manual fulfillment point for every device request. Employees get what they need on their schedule, and IT keeps visibility into every asset that leaves the locker.

  • Fewer Routine Handoffs

    Pickups, drop-offs, and exchanges happen at the locker instead of the service desk, saving your IT team valuable time.

  • On-Demand Access

    Employees retrieve staged equipment when it's convenient for them, including outside normal service desk hours.

  • Loaner Accountability

    Every loaner is tied to an employee and an asset, and overdue returns are flagged automatically.

  • More Efficient Repairs

    Employees drop off a device and pick up a replacement without waiting for a technician to manually check in their items.

  • Smoother Onboarding and Offboarding

    New-hire equipment waits in a locker for pickup, and departing employees return devices the same way.

  • Clear Records

    Transaction histories show who accessed what, when, and where.

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What changes when IT moves from manual handoffs to ClearVision lockers?

Comparison category Open Supply Closets & Manual Handoffs IDS ClearVision IT Asset & Electronics Smart Locker
Device pickups Employees wait for someone in IT to be available. Employees pick up staged equipment with a badge or access code.
Loans & Returns Loans and returns are tracked manually and come back late or not at all. Every loaner is checked out to an employee and tied to its serial number or asset tag, and unreturned items are flagged.
Repairs A technician coordinates each drop-off and replacement in person. Employees drop off a device and pick up a replacement at the locker.
Onboarding IT hand-delivers equipment or schedules a pickup with each new hire. New-hire equipment is bundled in a compartment and released with a code.
Access control Anyone with closet access can take equipment. Compartments open only for authorized employees, within the limits you set.

Should I use an IT vending machine or a ClearVision Smart Locker?

The ideal solution depends on your organization's specific needs. Review the table for which solution may be best suited for your IT department’s operations.

Comparison category IT Vending Machine ClearVision Smart Locker
Best For Controlled self-service access to everyday IT consumables Secure handoffs, returns, and exchanges of devices and larger equipment
Typical Items Keyboards, mice, headsets, cables, chargers, and batteries Laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, devices in for repair, and onboarding bundles
Workflow Employee badges in and takes an item, which is recorded to them Employee checks out an item and returns it, or picks up an item IT staged with an access code
Common Use Replacing a broken mouse or grabbing a charger without a service desk ticket Loaner laptops, break/fix exchanges, and new-hire equipment pickup

What equipment can the ClearVision Smart Locker store?

Loaner and Returnable Devices (Check-Out and Return)

  • Loaner laptops
  • Tablets
  • Mobile phones and hotspots
  • Presentation and conference room equipment

Break/Fix and Repair Exchanges

  • Devices dropped off for repair
  • Repaired or replacement devices ready for pickup
  • Hardware swaps and upgrades

Onboarding and Offboarding

  • New-hire equipment bundles
  • Returned equipment from departing employees
  • Role-specific device kits

Peripherals and Accessories

  • Keyboards and mice
  • Headsets and webcams
  • Docking stations and adapters

Power and Connectivity

  • Chargers and power adapters
  • Cables
  • Spare batteries

Secure Items

  • Security keys and access badges
  • Encrypted storage devices

Frequently Asked Questions

Capabilities
How many items can the IDS ClearVision IT Asset & Electronics Smart Locker hold?

A stand-alone unit configures up to 18 compartments, and a satellite unit up to 20. The standard mix pairs fourteen to sixteen openings at 5-1/4"H x 11-3/8"W with four taller 10-3/4"H x 11-3/8"W openings, all 21-7/8" deep. Because the compartments adjust, capacity depends on what you store. Your rep will build the layout around your equipment and workflows.

What kind of IT equipment belongs in a smart locker?

A smart locker is built for equipment that has to be handed off, returned, or exchanged. That includes loaner laptops, tablets, phones, devices in for repair, replacement hardware, and new-hire equipment bundles. Each item is checked out to the employee who takes it and checked back in when it returns. Anything not back on schedule is flagged as overdue, so a missing device doesn't go unnoticed.

How is a smart locker different from an IT vending machine?

An IT vending machine dispenses one item at a time and is built for everyday peripherals and supplies, like keyboards, mice, headsets, and cables. A locker opens a whole compartment, which makes it the right fit for returnable devices, repair exchanges, onboarding bundles, and equipment too large for a machine. Many organizations use both.

Why clear doors instead of solid ones?

Clear doors let employees confirm their equipment is ready before badging in, and let IT check stock with a walk past the locker. Solid doors are available when you'd rather keep devices out of view.

IT Asset Accountability
How do IT teams track loaner laptops and returnable equipment?

Loaners are checked out and returned through the locker, and each one can be associated with its serial number or asset tag and the employee who has it. iQ Technology shows what's out, who has it, and how long it's been gone, and email alerts can flag overdue assets.

How do employees use the ClearVision Smart Locker?

An employee signs in at the 10.1" touch screen with their workplace badge or PIN, or enters an access code IT sent them. The assigned compartment unlocks, and returns work the same way. Every transaction is tied to the employee and timestamped.

What employee credentials can be used to access the locker?

The locker works with the credentials most workplaces already use, including prox, HID, iCLASS, RFID, barcode, and magnetic stripe badges, as well as personal PINs. That means IT doesn't need to issue a new access method.

Does the locker help with audits and discrepancies?

Yes. Every transaction is logged with the employee, the item, and the time, so when a discrepancy comes up, IT can pull the history in minutes instead of spending hours reconstructing what happened.

Workflows and Systems
How can smart lockers support laptop repair and equipment exchanges?

IT can reserve a compartment and send the employee an access code or notification that a locker space is ready for them. The employee drops off the device that needs repair, and IT stages the replacement or repaired device for pickup the same way. Each step is recorded, so the device's chain of custody stays clear.

Can smart lockers be used for employee onboarding and offboarding?

Yes. IT can bundle a new hire's equipment in a compartment and release it with a code, so it's ready on day one without a hand delivery. Departing employees can return devices to the locker, and each return is logged.

Can IDS connect with ServiceNow or other IT systems?

IDS offers an open API that customers can use to connect iQ Technology with third-party systems. ServiceNow is the most common example in the IT space, and several customers have connected to it using the API. Customers can use the API to send IDS transactions to asset tracking or ticketing systems, keep employee access data current, and create and manage locker reservations.

Can we manage lockers, vending machines, and other IT assets in one place?

Yes. IDS vending machines, ClearVision smart lockers, and IDS Virtual Tracker IT Asset & Electronics Inventory Management Software all report into the same iQ Technology platform. IT gets one view of inventory and transactions across sites, whether an item is dispensed, checked out from a locker, or tracked without physical storage.

Will IT be notified when a device is overdue or stock runs low?

Yes. Email alerts can flag overdue assets, low stock, and machine status, so IT can follow up on a missing loaner or restock a locker without walking over to check it.

Installation
How much does the ClearVision Smart Locker cost?

Pricing depends on configuration, the number of units, and what you plan to store, so IDS scopes each solution to your organization. Leasing and financing options are available to reduce the upfront cost.

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