assaabloy.com 527 Cylinders Introduction Tips for master key system creation 1. Identify the doors, the nature of use behind the door and identify the sensitivity of the area 2. Identify doors that require differ cylinders, keyed alike cylinders and common cylinders 3. Determine the number of key levels by status and use throughout the entire system It is important to consider the following when setting up a new master key system: Do not over design the system Less keys mean more security Keep the system design simple to reduce risk and save costs Physical security considerations Does the cylinder require physical security characteristics to stop forced entry? These security features are tested and verified in conjunction with the EN 1303:2015 standard to ensure the cylinder you require fits within the scope of requirements. For example: Bump resistant pins to prevent cylinder bumping Anti-drill protection in the cylinder body and plug Anti-pick features to prevent manipulation Consideration must be given to the specification of high security roses in exposed, external or sensitive areas. Patent protection When it comes to the security of a cylinder system, an important factor which is often overlooked, is that of patent protection and the prevention of illegal key duplication. With many low level cylinder systems, additional keys can be easily obtained without the owner’s knowledge through local key cutting facilities and therefore put the security of the building at risk. Patents are vitally important. Through unique design features incorporated within key and cylinder design, they can provide the system owners with the assurance that their building will remain secure. This prevents key duplication by unauthorised users and ensures legal protection is maintained throughout the lifetime of the patent. It is important to dispel any myths around parties’ claims of ‘lifelong trademark protection’ in regards to key copying, when compared to legally enforceable patent protection. The withdrawal of copyright protection on keys in August 1991 has now made it possible for anybody to produce and sell most types of keys, therefore removing the security of this protection. In simple terms; no patent, no protection. If key copy protection is a requirement, then a solution with a current patent is the only way to validate that the system you are looking to implement has legally enforceable protection. What balance between security and convenience is needed? If it is possible for anybody to obtain a key - your assets, buildings and staff could be at risk. On the other hand if spare keys for legitimate users are difficult to obtain, this can be inconvenient. There are a range of master key systems available that can suit your requirement for factory only supplied and/or local key cutting availability. What types of cylinder are required for the application? Many buildings require a number of cylinder profiles to work in partnership with various types of locking hardware. You may also want to consider specific finish requirements so that the cylinder suites with the rest of the door hardware. What types of thumb turn are required for the application? Many of our cylinder systems are supplied with an oval-style turn as standard, however we have a range of alternative thumb turns for Euro and UK oval profile cylinders to compliment the rest of the building’s door hardware. Are there any accessibility requirements? If there is a need to meet the guidance of BS 8300, a large thumb turn may be required or solutions that require less grip to improve accessibility of a building. Are there any accessibility requirements? 15 48 26
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