What is electronic door lock system?
An electronic lock (or electric lock) is a locking device which operates by means of electric current. Electric locks are sometimes stand-alone with an electronic control assembly mounted directly to the lock. Electronic locks can also be remotely monitored and controlled, both to lock and to unlock.
How does an access control electric bolt lock work?
After the electric bolt lock receives the signal, it first unlocks and then sends a signal to the automatic door to open the door. Because the lock is first unlocked, the control unit of the lock sends a signal to the door controller to open the door, thus avoiding hit locking by the door opening and lock not jumping.
How does an electric lock on a door work?
An electric door lock is a lock powered by electric. But how are they keyless? And how the heck do you get inside? Most traditional locks on entry doors are made with a mechanism known as a pin and tumbler. Inside the lock are pins and spring-loaded cylinders, which are only activated when the correct key is slid into the keyhole.
What kind of electric locks do I Need?
Electric locks are available as cylindrical and mortise locks. They are tied into an access control system. These electric locks will have wiring that must run through the core of the door and through the frame back to the power supply and access control. Some electric locks are stand alone with built in credential readers or keypads.
What kind of door controls does door controls direct use?
Door Controls Direct offers systems to suit every budget and work with you to meet your particular security requirements; including the most extensive range of locks, bolts and strikes.
After the electric bolt lock receives the signal, it first unlocks and then sends a signal to the automatic door to open the door. Because the lock is first unlocked, the control unit of the lock sends a signal to the door controller to open the door, thus avoiding hit locking by the door opening and lock not jumping.
Electric locks are available as cylindrical and mortise locks. They are tied into an access control system. These electric locks will have wiring that must run through the core of the door and through the frame back to the power supply and access control. Some electric locks are stand alone with built in credential readers or keypads.
What is the definition of an electric lock?
Electric locks and strikes are defined within the locking industry as “fail-safe” or “electrically locked” (unlocked when power is lost) and “fail-secure” or “electrically unlocked” (locked when power is lost).
Where does the power come from for a door lock?
The pigtail on the back of the reader-controller provides all the connections to the strike, REX, motion detector, door open sensor, and any other equipment required at the door. Power (12VDC) is available from the reader-controller. There is up to 500 ma of current available to drive an electric lock.