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2. Mantrap (access control) - Wikipedia

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   Mantrap (access control) A mantrap, security mantrap portal, airlock, sally port or access control vestibule is a physical security access control system comprising a small space with two sets of interlocking doors, such that the first set of doors must close before the second set opens. [1] [2] [3] Airlocks have a very similar design, allowing ...

3. Access control - Wikipedia

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   Access control door wiring when using intelligent readers and IO module. The most common security risk of intrusion through an access control system is by simply following a legitimate user through a door, and this is referred to as tailgating. Often the legitimate user will hold the door for the intruder.

4. Electromagnetic lock - Wikipedia

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   Operation. The principle behind an electromagnetic lock is the use of electromagnetism to lock a door when energized. The holding force should be collinear with the load, and the lock and armature plate should be face-to-face to achieve optimal operation. The magnetic lock relies upon some of the basic concepts of electromagnetism.

5. Interlock (engineering) - Wikipedia

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   Trapped-key interlocking is a method of ensuring safety in industrial environments by forcing the operator through a predetermined sequence using a defined selection of keys, locks and switches. It is called trapped key as it works by releasing and trapping keys in a predetermined sequence. After the control or power has been isolated, a key is ...

6. Lock and key - Wikipedia

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   A typical modern padlock and its keys. A lock is a mechanical or electronic fastening device that is released by a physical object (such as a key, keycard, fingerprint, RFID card, security token or coin), by supplying secret information (such as a number or letter permutation or password), by a combination thereof, or it may only be able to be opened from one side, such as a door chain.

7. Electronic lock - Wikipedia

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   A quick demonstration of an electronic door lock. 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. Electric locks may be connected to an access control system, the advantages of which ...

8. Swing-door operator - Wikipedia

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   Pushbutton – the door opens when a user presses a button. Push-&-go – the door opens fully when the user begins opening it. Access control – the door opens when an access control system determines the user is authorized to go through. A trigger from any of the above requests that the door be opened (or reopened if it was closing).

9. Sliding door operator - Wikipedia

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   A door operator may be triggered in various ways: Approach Sensor (such as a radar sensor) - the door opens when a user approaches it. Pushbutton - the door opens when a user presses a button. Access control - the door opens when an access control system determines the user is authorized to go through. Automatically (in the case of elevators).