Pertinent Information on Electronic Locks

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Pertinent Information on Electronic Locks
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The use of electronic locks has become the modern
way to replace the use of keys or in other places
the additional of extra features of security
automation such as the use of remote locking and
unlocking. While electronic locks have
traditionally been used on cars, these days you
can easily find many cutting edge security
providers that offer electronic lock options for
businesses and homes.
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For the traditional home combination lock, there
is a bolt or latch that crosses the opening
between the door frame and the side of the door
to prevent unauthorized access at other times
this may be a spring bolt that is secured by
springs that allow the door to close but not
reopen when it has been locked and will remain
that way until it is unlocked. There is a visible
element that allows the locking and unlocking by
moving the latch or bolt.   
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Your traditional window lock employs different
variations of the pin and tumbler methods where
the lock cylinder is secured in place via a small
line of metal pins all of which consist of a
lower and upper half. When someone inserts and
turns the key, the uneven serrated edge will
ensure that the pins move a certain distance
each. The cylinder will only turn when every
single pin has been moved just enough to create
the required separation between the lower and
upper halves of all the pins.
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The electronic lock on the other hand has its own
parts that are known as actuators they connect
the cylinder or the bolt to a miniature motor
that is buried deeply within the frame or the
door. The motor will be run using a simple
electrical impulse and there are several options
available for triggering the motor. There are
electronic locks that use electronic card readers
while others use wireless remote control sensors
or via keypads. Whatever the style you choose,
the electronic lock is configured in such a way
that it starts the motor driven actuator only
when it receives the right electronic input.    
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You want to be careful and well-informed when
choosing the locking mechanism for your home
because every method has its advantages and
disadvantages. You want to remember that physical
keys for your home security lock such as the
metal keys or the electronic locks handheld
remotes and keycards can easily get damaged or
lost and the numerical key codes can be forgotten
or you can have someone who is unauthorized
memorizing them.
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The greatest advantage of electronic locks is
that you can easily and quickly change key codes
which are not as involving as trying to change
physical locks and keys, something that will
require involving an expert locksmith.
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You can also combine some physical and electronic
control systems on patio locks on the same door
for added security you may have seen people that
have a physical key that can be set up to be used
as emergency backup but they use the electronic
key pad or remote controlled entry for the
day-to-day use.
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