In-depth reference papers covering electrified locking hardware, EAC retrofits, fire life safety code compliance, and power supply design — written by SDC's engineering team.
White Paper | Electrified Mortise Locksets
Electrified mortise locksets are equipped with a solenoid to enable or disable the outside door handle. The latchbolt can be retracted from the secured side simply by turning the handle. On the outside of the door, the handle will not engage the locking mechanism to open unless the solenoid is engaged.
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White Paper | Retrofitting Doors for EAC
When it comes to retrofitting door openings for Electronic Access Control (EAC), security, fire life safety and accessibility are of prime importance – followed by maximizing profit while minimizing liability. As a door professional, chances are that converting a door from Mechanical to EAC is not your first rodeo.
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White Paper | Electrified Cylindrical Locksets
Electrified cylindrical locksets are similar to mechanical cylindrical locksets but include a built-in solenoid to keep the latch from retracting when turning the handle from the outside of the door. From the inside of the door, the latch can be retracted by turning the handle, ensuring free egress for code compliance.
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White Paper | Delayed Egress Locking Systems
Based on acceptance by the door hardware and security industry starting in 1981, Delayed Egress has become a recognized code compliant exit door solution for a variety of non-emergency security applications – while still providing immediate release with smoke or fire detection or other condition as needed.
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White Paper | Electromagnetic Locks
Electromagnetic locks are highly reliable and long-lasting compared to other electric locking devices because there are no moving parts involved in their operation. Life safety reliability is ensured because there is no mechanism that can cause sticking or binding.
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White Paper | Electric Strikes
Electric strikes – aka electric door openers, electric door releases – are electromechanical devices installed in door frames, replacing conventional lock strike plates. They enable the release of a locked mechanical latch or bolt and are well-suited for both new and retrofit construction.
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White Paper | Access Control Power Supplies
No discussion of power supplies would be complete without taking a look at the bigger picture of access control power first. Why? Because all power is not created equal, especially when designing and installing electrified access control (EAC) hardware and systems in new or retrofit applications.
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