Media Tower Lockers from Probe
January 1, 2020
Probe tablet and small-device lockers provide secure storage for tablets, phones, body cameras, scanners and other compact electronic devices, with powered and non-powered options available for different workplaces, schools and managed sites.
The range includes static and mobile formats, individual-compartment and single-door designs, USB charging options on powered units, vision-panel options on selected models, multiple lock choices and rear perforation to support heat dissipation.
This guide focuses specifically on the Probe tablet and small-device locker range. For broader advice covering charging lockers across different brands and device types, use our Charging Lockers UK guide.
Probe tablet and small-device lockers
Probe manufactures lockers for storing and charging smaller electronic devices. Depending on the selected model, units can be supplied for charging or storage only, and mobile or static formats are available.
The current range is designed around compact devices rather than full-size personal storage. Typical applications include tablets, phones, body cameras, handheld scanners and other small workplace or education devices.
Powered vs non-powered Probe lockers
| Option | Best suited to | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| Powered locker | Sites that need devices charged while stored | Charging configuration available, including USB options on suitable units |
| Non-powered locker | Secure storage where charging is handled elsewhere | Simpler storage-only arrangement |
Powered and non-powered units can have different external depths, so the final locker dimensions should be checked before ordering, especially where floor space or aisle clearance is tight.
USB charging options
Powered Probe tablet lockers can be supplied with USB charging options. This can be useful where devices are routinely returned to a central storage point at the end of a shift, lesson or working period.
USB charging can simplify device management for small electronics, but the charging method should still match the device fleet. Confirm connector requirements, power needs and the selected locker configuration before ordering.
Static and mobile device storage
The Probe range includes both static lockers and mobile trolley-style formats. Static units suit fixed charging and storage points, while mobile units can be useful where devices need to move between rooms, departments or work areas.
| Format | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Static locker | Permanent charging or storage point in a classroom, office, store room or workplace |
| Mobile trolley | Shared devices that need to move between locations |
Vision-panel options
Vision panels are available on selected Probe tablet-locker models. They allow staff to see whether a compartment contains a device without opening every door.
This can be useful for managed device pools, but availability depends on the model. Single-door options do not use the same vision-panel arrangement as individual-compartment designs, so the current product specification should be checked.
Locking options for Probe device lockers
Probe tablet and small-device lockers are available with a range of locking options depending on the model. Cam locks and hasp locks are common choices on the current range, with other lock formats available across Probe products.
The lock should be chosen around the operating model. Assigned device storage may suit a keyed lock, while sites using their own padlocks may prefer a hasp arrangement.
Steel construction and heat dissipation
The lockers use robust steel construction and include a rear perforated panel to assist heat dissipation on suitable models. This is particularly important where multiple powered devices are stored together.
Heat management should still be considered as part of the complete charging setup. Do not block ventilation openings or install powered units in a way that prevents the manufacturer-intended airflow path.
Device identification and numbering
Individual doors can be numbered for identification, which helps sites match devices to compartments, users or internal asset records.
- Match compartment numbers to device IDs.
- Use the same numbering in issue and return records.
- Keep charger and device references consistent.
- Use visible numbering where staff need to find a device quickly.
Where the site uses a formal asset register, the locker number can be recorded alongside the device asset ID rather than replacing it.
Where Probe tablet lockers are used
| Sector | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Schools and colleges | Tablets and shared learning devices |
| Retail | Handheld scanners and mobile point-of-sale devices |
| Warehouses | Scanners, handheld terminals and small electronic equipment |
| Healthcare | Shared tablets, communication devices and body-worn equipment |
| Offices | Shared tablets, phones and portable IT equipment |
| Security and facilities | Body cameras, radios and other compact rechargeable devices |
How to choose the right Probe device locker
- Confirm the number of devices that need storage.
- Measure the devices, including plugs, charging leads and cases.
- Decide whether charging is required inside the locker.
- Choose static or mobile storage.
- Check whether individual doors or a single outer door suit the operating model.
- Confirm whether vision panels are useful.
- Choose the lock type.
- Check the current external and internal dimensions.
- Allow sufficient space around powered units for the intended airflow.
The current Probe specification notes that charging plugs should be considered when checking whether a device will fit the compartment. This is important because the device itself may fit while the connected charging hardware does not.
Current Probe tablet locker formats
The present Total Locker Service range includes multiple compartment counts and configurations, including static lockers and mobile trolleys. Examples include 8-compartment, 15-compartment and 16-compartment formats, with powered and non-powered versions available on selected models.
Exact dimensions, compartment sizes, colours, lock options and current availability can change. Use the current commercial product page and specification sheet rather than relying on historic Media Tower dimensions.
Charging standards and current product information
The current Probe product information states that charging units are CE marked and tested using BS 6396:2008 as a principle. This page does not attempt to interpret that standard in depth; use the current manufacturer documentation when electrical compliance forms part of the project specification.
For current specifications, see the Probe Tablet and Small Device Lockers page and the Probe TabBox product specification.
Probe device lockers vs general charging lockers
This page is intentionally Probe-specific. It should not own the wider comparison of charging lockers across brands, laptop charging, powered storage strategy or smart locker software.
| Question | Best page |
|---|---|
| Which Probe locker stores or charges small devices? | This guide |
| What charging locker type should I choose generally? | Charging Lockers UK |
| How should a powered locker be installed? | Locker Installation Planning UK |
| How should the locker be written into a procurement brief? | Locker Specification Planning UK |
Probe Tablet and Small Device Locker FAQs
Can Probe tablet lockers charge devices?
Yes. Powered Probe tablet-locker models are available for charging devices, and suitable units can be supplied with USB charging options.
Can Probe tablet lockers be supplied without charging?
Yes. Non-powered storage-only versions are available where devices only need secure storage.
Are mobile Probe tablet lockers available?
Yes. The range includes mobile trolley-style formats as well as static locker units.
What devices can be stored in Probe small-device lockers?
Typical uses include tablets, phones, body cameras, handheld scanners and other compact electronic devices, subject to the compartment dimensions and charging hardware.
Do Probe tablet lockers have vision panels?
Vision panels are available on selected multi-door models. Availability depends on the locker configuration, so the current product specification should be checked.
What should be checked before ordering a Probe tablet locker?
Check the number and size of devices, charging method, plug and cable space, powered or non-powered requirement, static or mobile format, lock type, compartment dimensions and installation space.
Summary: Probe tablet and small-device lockers
Probe tablet and small-device lockers provide secure storage for compact electronic equipment, with charging and storage-only options, static and mobile formats, USB charging on suitable powered units, multiple locks and vision panels on selected models.
The old “Media Tower” launch language is no longer useful. The stronger evergreen approach is to match the current Probe device-locker format to the number, size and charging requirements of the devices being managed.
Browse the current Probe Tablet and Small Device Locker range for available models and specifications.
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