The access control manufacturer SALTO Systems has added a new GEO electronic cylinder for cam locks to its model range, as a easy to boost security of these commonly used locks.
Cam locks are typically used to secure cupboards, document cabinets, lockers and electrical panels and usually consist of a base, which contains a keyhole, and a long tailpiece or tongue known as a cam. Cam locks are one of the simplest of lock fastenings. The cam itself acts as a locking bolt and is directly operated when the card is presented by the user and turns the plug, the cam is rotated between 180 and 90 degrees, securing the lock. Depending on how the lock is installed, the cam will fit into the lock strike in one position, and will be free of the strike when moved to a different position.
The firm has developed a new mechanism. They say users can combine the security of a ‘keyless’ high security electronic cylinder with the simplicity of a cam lock to provide management over who is able to access what, where and when. It can be fitted to a range of door types of varying thicknesses, including metal and wood doors. It comes with two cams giving the lock three positions for fastening and features user on card audit trailing capability via SALTO Virtual Network (SVN) technology as well as a choice of ID carriers including i-Button, LEGIC Advant and MiFare/DESfire technologies.
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