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Enhanced access control from Unilock

Unilock has combined the simplicity of a mechanical lock with the flexibility of computer technology in a unique locking system, which provides customers with the best of both worlds. Unlike traditional electronic locking systems, this lock does not require an external electrical power source, as the electronic key provides the power to the code mechanism within the lock itself, thus cutting the costs of installation and maintenance considerably. The matching of the lock and key codes enables the key to be turned and the lock opened. The system enhances access control as the lock can be programmed according to customer requirements, for example, to accept specific keys at specific times of day, to allow numerous keys access to a particular lock and/or to allow one key access to a number of locks. The ability to re-programme the lock according to need also means that customers will no longer have to replace locks when keys are lost. As both the lock and key store information about transactions, it is possible to identify exactly who has accessed which locks and when.

The system is perfect for many applications, such as industrial, electricity meters, containers, substations, hotels, prisons, vehicles or machinery. It has been successfully tested on payphones, which are constantly exposed to vandalism and adverse weather conditions, as well as in mining conditions underground, where the dust, moisture, vibrations and rough handling would have destroyed many of its mechanical predecessors.

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