July 2009

Keys/Tools

An Overview of Keyless Remotes

July 2, 2009
I’ve been an automotive locksmith for over 35 years, and keyless remotes have been around for about half of that time. Through the years, I have learned that only two rules apply...
Keys/Tools

GM Adds Sidewinder Locks For 2010

July 2, 2009
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Equinox and Buick LaCrosse vehicles initially will be equipped with these sidewinder locks, with more models to be added.
Electronics & Access Control

A Deadbolt For The 21st Century

July 2, 2009
Samsung introduces the sleek, touchpad-based EZON Intelligent Digital Deadbolt, using RF cards or PINs.
Electronics & Access Control

Electronics ABCs: Going Wireless

July 2, 2009
Once Wi-Fi penetrates the access control market, even standalones will be network connected. Clients will opt for totally wireless door controls.
Keys/Tools

A Day In The Life Of An Institutional Locksmith

July 2, 2009
We interview a government locksmith responsible for 15,000 doors. This past year, his four-person staff handled over 800 calls for service, installing or servicing 50 to 100 locks...

More content from July 2009

Locks

Master Keys for Desk Locks

July 2, 2009
Most office furniture locks use disc tumbler construction. Disc tumbler locks are less expensive to manufacture than their pin tumbler counterparts while still allowing the flexibility...
Electronics & Access Control

Going Wireless With The SARGENT® Profile

July 2, 2009
SARGENT wireless technology provides access control features during both online and offline operation. Up to 2,000 users can be programmed per lock, with a 10,000-event audit ...
Electronics & Access Control

The Evolution Of Access Control

July 2, 2009
Institutional locksmiths share their views on standalone locks, electronic access control and wireless systems.
Locks, electric, electronic

Bank Job

July 2, 2009
The door was not unlocking in the morning; the door was found to be unlocked after hours and card holders weren’t able to gain access after hours.
Door Hardware

Making It Easier To Open The Door

July 2, 2009
In my experience, people never want to use two hands to open a door. Whenever possible, most people try to unlock and open the door with the same hand. People will use the key...
Keys/Tools

Lessons learned at the LCN Low Energy Power Operators Workshop

July 2, 2009
This certification enhances the locksmith’s image as a security professional and provides another tool for winning future door operator business.
Figure 1. Red Gary safe
Keys/Tools

Unlocking a Gary TL-15 Round-Door Safe

July 2, 2009
Many characteristics of a safe and its lock can be determined by the safecracker even when no published or personal records can be found. Often, a logical approach is enough to...
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Locks, pushbutton door, electrical

Revolution

Arrow Lock and Door Hardware's new Revolution Stand-Alone Touchscreen lock combines the functional elements of a cylindrical lockset with the latest technological designed for...
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CCTV video multiplexers

Enforcer Video Distributors

June 22, 2009
SECO-LARM is now shipping the New ENFORCER VA-1000 Series of Video Distributors. The VA-1000 Series includes the VA-1102B-WQ, 1-in 2-out Video Distributor and the VA-1104B-WQ,...
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Cables and connectors

Datatwist Cables

Belden introduces its DataTwist 3600 Cables, a series of UTP copper cables that meet and exceed TIA/EIA requirements and offer significant headroom for Category 6 installations...
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Emergency exit hardware

S6000DE

SDC S6000D series delayed egress panic and fire exit devices are available in rim mount, mortise and vertical rod configurations. A wall mount controller incorporates all delayed...
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Locks, mortise

RX Health Safety Mortise Retrofit

June 22, 2009
TownSteel introduces the RX Health Safety Mortise retrofit kit and the Rejuvenator Universal Mortise retrofit kit. The Rejuvenator RX Health Safety kit provides added security...
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Card access control & readers

WT9 Midrange Reader

June 22, 2009
Secura Key's e*Tag® ET9 Midrange ISO 15693 compliant reader (ET9-RO-W-MR) provides up to an 8" read range for the same price as comparable wall-switch style readers. The ET9 Midrange...
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Strikes, electro-magnetic

Vista 3

June 22, 2009
HES, Inc.'s compact Vista V3 electric strike offers eight faceplate options (from 2-¾" to 9" long), to allow installers to replace multiple competing electric strikes in metal...
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Locks, glass door

329R and 429R Series

June 22, 2009
Olympus® Lock, Inc. introduces the 329R and 429R Series rekeyable showcase ratchet locks for sliding glass doors. The Olympus 329R is a direct retrofit for the National C8140and...
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Key blanks

HandyKey

Klinky, Inc. introduces HandyKey™, a precision crafted 5-in-1 Tool House Key. It has an L.E.D. Flashlight, 1" Knife Blade, Micro-sized Screwdriver, Bottle Opener and Nail File...
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Electronics & Access Control

A Series Keypads

Jan. 21, 2009
Alarm Lock Systems has introduced three unique keypads, each of which controls access of a single entry point with up to 150 user codes. Alarm Lock's A-Series family of 12/24VAC...