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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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