Blue Access Technologies Choosing a Lock Let’s review the choices. You have strikes And Magnetics Strikes can either be cut into a doorframe Or bolted onto a doorframe Magnetics are always bolted onto a doorframe Blue Access Technologies

Blue Access Technologies What is the most difficult task you have when selecting a lock? Picking a lock that will work with your door and frame Getting the lock installed, cutting and drilling Ensuring the lock is compatible with ISONAS readers, voltage and amperage Making sure you don’t violate any fire and/or safety codes Should I consult with a locksmith? Yes if your door is electronic Yes if you are not handy with tools like drills and/or roto zips. Why wouldn’t I consult a locksmith? Typically they are not access control experts They usually have lock brands that they work with, all others are suspect Blue Access Technologies

Blue Access Technologies Quick techie note You need to understand the terms “Fail Safe” and “Fail Secure” “Fail” implies what is going to happen when the power is removed “Safe” implies the state of the lock without power is unlocked “Secure” implies the state of the lock without power is locked So, if you have an electronic lock on a door… If the lock is set to “Fail Safe” and the power goes out, the door will be unlocked If the lock is set to “Fail Secure” and the power goes out, the door will be locked Almost all strikes can be set to Fail Safe or Fail Secure Magnetic locks are all pretty much Fail Safe because when the power goes out, the magnets release There are some magnetic locks with mechanical systems to implement Fail Secure, but they are not covered in this presentation. Blue Access Technologies

Blue Access Technologies Fail Safe and Fail Secure both present problems when the power goes out If you use Fail Secure, then you need an exit strategy if power is out (you can’t lock people in!) If you use Fail Safe, then you need a way to secure the door if the power is out Electronic strikes pose less of a problem because… Installing a strike does NOT remove the existing doorknob or deadbolt; therefore.. You can always get out by turning the doorknob You can always lock the door with the deadbolt Electronic strikes are usually set to Fail Secure This works out well for both Business hours and After hours, because… If power goes out during business hours and the door locks, simply unlock the doorknob If power goes out After hours, no problem, the door is Fail Secure and so it is still locked Blue Access Technologies

Blue Access Technologies Magnetic locks just require a little planning If power goes out, how do you secure the door (secure strategy)? Use the existing deadbolt Engage the mechanical push bar system if installed In short, employ the locking system you used before installing the magnetic lock If power is on and the magnets engaged, how do people get out the door (exit strategy)? You need a way to break the connection to release the magnets You can install a specialty button to unlock from the inside Known as a Request To Exit button (REX) You can connect a motion detector to be an automatic REX button Reliable and convenient, but the wiring can be difficult You can connect a push bar to be an automatic REX button Requires the correct type of push bar There are many fire codes dealing with Magnetic locks and exit strategies… In general, you can never lock someone in a location The exit strategy must be simple and operate in a single motion If you must install a magnetic lock, we recommend a locksmith be consulted. Blue Access Technologies

Blue Access Technologies So, how do I pick a lock that will work with my door? Generally, if you door looks like one of these Then one of these locks will work Inside view Outside view If you door looks like one of these Then a lock style like this will work If you door looks like one of these Then a magnetic lock is probably your best option Blue Access Technologies

Blue Access Technologies What are the problems around installation? Electric strikes (that go into a doorframe): Have to be cut into a doorframe Sometimes existing holes are too big, sometimes too small If it’s too big, then you have to buy an adapter kit If it’s too small, then you must carefully route out a new hole Electric strikes (that mount onto a doorframe): Must have a push bar in place Or you can install one May require some cutting of the frame to allow push bar to mate up with lock Magnetic locks Potentially easy to install, but require an exit strategy (REX) Blue Access Technologies

Blue Access Technologies How do I ensure the lock is compatible with the ISONAS readers? If you buy the lock from our storefront, then it is compatible If you buy the lock from someplace else, then you must ensure compatibility. Okay, how do I ensure compatibility? It must run on 12 volts DC It must not exceed .5 amps You must protect against back EMF or in-rush What is back EMS and/or in-rush? This is beyond the scope of this presentation, but…. You protect against back EMF on electric strikes with our Back-EMF-kit You protect against in-rush on magnetic locks with our Magnetic Lock Kit Here is our recommendation… Use your knowledge from this presentation Pick one of the locks we offer Ask a locksmith to install the lock you selected Wait and see if the locksmith raises problems with your selection Blue Access Technologies

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