Re: Lock device for SimplyAutomate Magnetic Lock

[ian.bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I can understand why. I have some of these from the days when Maplin were
selling them. To give you the most versatile system you need to visit a
locksmiths not B&Q. You are looking for a door locking 'bit' which has
a
latch like a Yale lock. This is because under normal electronic
circumstances as you say the latch in the frame moves. This allows the door
to open hence you can enter or exit. The problem comes when you want to
close the door. After opening the electronic latch is spring loaded to shut
again. If you have a square mortice type lock you cannot then close the
door whilst the mortice is locked - bummer. If you have something like a
Yale lock as the door closes the latch is pushed into the door and then
springs into the locked place when the door is properly closed.

I went one further and bought locks which can be locked as I have fail
locked units. This means in the case of a power cut I can still open the
door with a key but Joe public cannot enter at random.

I can send pictures if you want but I am not back in the UK for another
week or so

Ian






Gareth Cook
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25/10/2004 16:40         Subject:  [ukha_d] Lock device for SimplyAutomate
Magnetic Lock
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Anyone got any bright ideas on this ? SimplyAutomate are selling a maglock
(mortice type -
http://www.simplyautomate.co.uk/productDisplay.asp?prodId=4635)
but are
struggling to comprehend my question when I ask - what goes into the door
?

A normal mortice lock is installed into a door itself, with a key of sorts
which turns a "bolt" and extends into a hole in the door frame. A
standard
lock type.

Now this is the opposite - it needs wiring, so needs to be installed in
the frame (which is fine - makes sense). When you apply 12v it prevents it
from "moving". When you turn off the power, it hinges and allows
a fixed
"bolt" to travel out. Imagine stoicking a screw into the door
itself - it
protudes into the gap of the mortice.

Anyway, I was scouring B&Q - I cant find anything that looks like a
static
"bolt" to install onto the door - closest is a "Tubalar
Mortice Latch"
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/product/product.jsp?CATID=77705&entryFlag=false&PRODID=20390

- but that's designed to open (this needs to be static cause it's the
mortice itself that opens)

Any ideas ?

G.

Gareth Cook
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