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Home Security Systems - Magnetic Locks

By Alex M. Furlo
Jul 2, 2009
What is a magnetic lock? A magnetic lock is a device that uses electromagnets and armature plates to control access to a room. Conventional locks are much cheaper than magnetic locks. You can purchase a magnetic lock for about three hundred dollars while a more conventional lock can be bought for about forty dollars. It is possible for your magnetic lock to cost you money on your electric bill. If this is the case then be ready to pay about three dollars a year for each magnetic lock you use.

Magnetic locks hold many advantages and provide a number of benefits that just arent available with conventional locks. It is possible to pick a conventional lock. However, magnetic locks operate off of electricity so they are lock pick proof. Magnetic locks use many different coding mechanisms to secure their locks. These reliable locks operate off of DC current. They can be powered using twenty to twenty four volts of DC current depending on each lock.

There are a number of things you need to take into consideration after install magnetic locks in your business or office. Maintenance it required to ensure that your magnetic locks are operating correctly. Magnetic locks are what is known as fail safe meaning that once they lose their source of power they will automatically unlock. It is important to make sure that the lock has power supplied to it all the time. You will need to check the batteries often.

Magnetic locks come in many different types. For instance, some magnetic locks will be able to pull three hundred pounds while others will be able to pull twelve hundred pounds. Each type of lock is more suitable for a specific situation. For instance, a three hundred pound pull magnetic lock will work better for light duty security measures like securing a cabinet. If you want to secure a door then you will need to make sure to get a twelve hundred pound pull magnetic lock at least.

Conventional locks are not capable of providing the benefits that come with magnetic locks. One of the main benefits of the magnetic lock is that it doesnt have any interconnecting parts. You will have a much easier time install a magnetic lock because there are no interconnecting parts. Since magnetic locks do not have any interconnecting parts, they are much more durable than old conventional locks. If you are looking to control access to a high traffic area then go with a magnetic log.

Magnetic locks provide a more tamper proof design because they are installed within the door frame making it extremely difficult to tamper with. In order for your magnetic lock to work efficiently it needs to be installed properly. The electromagnet and armature plate should be aligned up as close as possible in order for the lock to work properly. Take your time whenever you are installing your magnetic lock to make sure it is installed correctly and make sure that all the wires are hidden inside the door frame.

The main reason people decide to use magnetic locks is because they can be used as part of an electronic security system. It is also possible to attach a magnetic lock to a keycard reader. You can also hook up a magnetic lock to a computer that controls all of the locks in the building. The computer is capable of being used to lock and unlock the locks. Anyone who has access to the computer can control access to the rooms.
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