The function of the lock
Two user codes can be stored in the lock. A master code (e.g. for managers) and a personal code (e.g. for an employee). You can only change the employee code if you know the manager code.
Battery powered
This code lock is powered by a normal 9V battery. We recommend you to use Duracell Ultra power batteries for best possible lifetime and performance.
The approximate operating time for a battery in this type of code lock is 1-2 years for average use.
If the battery runs out it is easily replaced from the outside of the cabinet.
The user code is stored in the lock list and remains
regardless of how long the safe has been out of power.¨
Important about the code lock!
By changing code and digits occasionally (e.g. 3-5 times a year) you will increase the level of security immensely. On the one hand by decreasing the risk of unauthorised getting hold of the right code, and on the other hand by avoiding potential unequal wear of the keypad buttons.
When it comes to keypad code locks, there is a risk that the buttons will eventually be worn out so that some numbers will be unreadable. Such wear may also make it easy for unauthorised to figure out which numbers that is included in the code unless there is an even wear of the buttons. Therefore, we recommend that everyone who purchases cabinets with electronic code locks change codes / numbers at least 3-5 times a year.
Practical things about a code lock
There are many advantages with electronic code locks. To give some examples, you don't need to carry any keys around, there is no risk of loosing keys, and you never get tempted to hide keys, which comes with great risk.
Only those that ought to have access to the cabinet's content know the code, while a key might end up in the wrong hands.
If someone quits, it is both quick and easy to change that persons code to another.
Security perks of choosing a code lock
There are multiple security advantages with a code lock compared to keys. Firstly, since high security keys are often long and bulgy (sometimes with double axes) they are quite uncomfortable to carry around. This issue often results in ill-fated hiding of keys somewhere in the vicinity of the cabinet. Many burglars are unfortunately well aware of this practice, which of course means that there is a very high risk they will find your "hidden" keys.
Lastly, if you lose a key, there is always a risk of it ending up in the wrong hands, which subsequently of course allow for silent and easy access to the content until it is noted that the key is missing.
Economical perks of choosing a code locks
Security keys are copy protected for obvious reasons.
or if that isn't possible, completely changed, which of course is even more costly.
With a code lock on the other hand you can just tell more people about the code or change the code/codes if a code ends up with the wrong people. Very easy and completely free of cost!
Avoid economical damage due to searches for "hidden" keys!
If a thief sees a safe with key lock, there is a great risk that they will suspect that the keys are hidden somewhere in the vicinity of the safe. This will, in light of their scarce time, likely often result in an aggressive and careless search for the keys, which subsequently will result in chaos and damage to your property (even if there are no hidden keys to be found). The cost of such damage can quickly surpass the additional cost of choosing code lock instead of key lock.
Chances are that the burglar will turn around in the doorway if they see a safe with code lock, while the opposite is likely true if they see a key lock instead.
For those who can read some Swedish, here is a thread where some hunters have a say about the benefits of electronic code locks:
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