Re: Re: Lock device for SimplyAutomate Magnetic Lock

[ian.bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

This looks very like my setup only with cheaper electric side (about 30
quid) and about the same for the door side. I don't think mine have got
handles, just a key lock although since I have not fitted them yet I won't
swear to that.

Ian





"keyvan2r"
<keyvan@xxxxxxx        To:       ukha_d@xxxxxxx
o.uk>                    cc:       (bcc: Ian Bird/CV/Novartis)
Subject:  [ukha_d] Re: Lock device for SimplyAutomate Magnetic Lock
25/10/2004 19:52
Please respond to
ukha_d









Would something like these help?

http://www.sdcsecurity.com/newsite/html/products/electricls.html

They are not cheap - mostly intended for commercial use. They are
used on our offices on conference/meeting rooms and some of the
director's offices. AMX automation screens/systems are used to
control them.

HTH

Keyvan

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, ian.bird@c... wrote:
>
>
> 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