L1-04E.04 – Fail Secure

L1-04E.04 – Fail Secure Most electric strike applications call for fail-secure operation A fail secure electric strike stays locked from the outside coming in, even without power For egress, a door knob or lever on the lock allows for safe or “free” exit Backup power...

L1-04E.03 – Fail Secure

L1-04E.03 – Fail Secure A failure will cause a secure or closed condition. Lock does not require electric power to remain lockedLock is unlocked or released when power is sent to the lockSafety disadvantage to a fail secure lock is that without a mechanical override...

L1-04E.02 – Fail Safe

L1-04E.02 – Fail Safe A failure will cause a safe or open conditionAllows immediate egress even if the power has failedTo remain locked, electric power must be applied constantlyLock will release and remain unlocked when power is...

L1-04E.01 – Types of Locks & Barriers

L1-04E.01 – Types of Locks & Barriers LocksElectric StrikesElectric BoltsMagnetic LocksElectromechanical LocksVertical Exit Rods BarriersParking GatesOver head doorsTurnstilesElevator...

L1-04D.03 – Keypad Operation

L1-04D.03 – Keypad Operation Keypads can be used in conjunction with a credential or as a standalone means of identifying the user.Generally a four to ten digit number is used for a keypad combination.This number or code is often known as a PIN – personal...