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OTHER TESTS Various other factors are considered during testing, such as:
• Manipulation resistance
• Destructive burglary resistance
• Spying resistance
• Electrical and electromagnetic resistance
• Vibration and shock resistance
• Temperature resistance
• Fails secure All of these factors have minimum requirements dependant on their class, and where a lock’ s performance cannot be measured by recognised scales such as force or frequency range, RU( Resistance Units) are used.
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Another of the main parameters for assessment of EN 1300 locks is clear and concise instruction from the manufacturer as to correct installation and operation. This is an absolute necessity given that the lock’ s overall performance can be seriously affected by poor installation, or unsecure operation.
Manufacturer’ s installation instructions include, amongst other things, such details as: dimensions of the bolt head, torque for the fixing screws, position, shape and size for keyholes, spindle holes and cabling bores. Operating instructions should mention guidelines for secure storage of keys, the requirement to use complex codes that are not related to personal data, and the need to test new codes with the container door open.
THE LOCK LIST
ECB-S has conveniently compiled a current list of high security locks that have been graded according to EN 1300. The list includes the locks that ECB-S have themselves certified, and also lists the locks which have been certified by other bodies who are part of the Multilateral Agreement on High Security Locks. This agreement stipulates the certification bodies and associated laboratories that are authorised to certify locks to EN 1300 standard.
It should be noted that not all locks can be fitted to all secure storage containers. As part of gaining EN 14450, EN 1143-1 or EN 1143-2 certification, the safe or container manufacturer must specify which locks are compatible in the technical details of the certificate. This brings about the question of refurbishing or upgrading locks on a certified safe.
‘ a benchmark for consumers to make informed choices about their locking solutions’
It must be done in accordance with the manufacturer’ s specification of compatible locks.
LOCKS AND INPUT UNITS The certificate of an EN 1300 lock will always stipulate the input / keypad or entry that the lock is compatible with. This is fundamental to the security of the entire system and in some cases, can change the class of lock. An LG Basic Swingbolt lock when installed with a 4715 keypad is class A, but when installed with a 3750 keypad it is upgraded to a Class B.
Another example might be the LAGARD 1947 combination lock. It is only rated as class C when installed with the spy-proof 1730 or 1731 dial.
CONCLUSION
EN 1300, as with the standards used to certify safes, ensures that the consumer is receiving a product that has been independently assessed for its level of security by recognised certification bodies and associated laboratories. Not only does EN 1300 set a benchmark for consumers to make informed choices about their locking solutions, it is a simple requirement of the main European standards of safe certification.
The current EN 1300 certificate, installation instructions and operating instructions are available to download from the relevant lock page. Visit their website to find out more.
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