Glossary - Kaba Saflok SAM RF Operation Manual

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Section 8: Frequently Asked Questions and Glossary

8.2 Glossary

Auditing Locks – Auditing a lock refers to retrieving information saved in the lock and uploading that
information to the SAM RF system. The lock audit shows which keys have been used to gain access
along with the time and date that each key was used. You may want to audit a lock if there has been a
question of security in a unit.
Audit Trail – The audit trail refers to the data retrieved from the lock during a lock audit.
Battery Check Key - The Battery Check key is a non-opening key that is designed to check the battery
voltage in the lock. If the lock has 5.0 volts or more when the battery check key is used, the lock light will
display one green light. If the lock has less than 5.0 volts, the lock will display one red light. This means
you must replace the battery within the lock. The Battery Check key never expires. It can be used on any
lock on the property.
Common Access Locks – A common access lock will be used for areas within your property that all
residents need access such as the pool, laundry room, or garage.
Construction Key – Construction keys will allow you and your staff to gain access into locks that have
just been installed and have not yet been programmed using the utility device.
Diagnostics Key - The Diagnostics key is designed to help analyze and reveal why a key will not gain
entry. This is a non-opening key that may be used in any lock on the property. The Diagnostic key can be
read upon return from the lock to determine why the key did not work.
Electronic Key Encoder – The electronic key encoder is used to program the keys for your locks.
Electronic Key Encoder USB Cable – The USB cable that connects from the electronic key encoder to
the USB port on the PC.
Emergency Key – An Emergency key will open every lock on the property including units, suites, and
common access areas. These keys should be held by the property management and be available for the
fire department.
Emergency Power Supply (EPS) – The EPS is used to provide external power to the lock if the batteries
in the lock are too low to allow a key card to open the lock.
Guard Check Key – The Guard Check key allows your staff or security to register their patrol throughout
your property. The non-opening key is programmed to operate in all of your common access locks. The
key can be read upon return from the locks to see the common access number(s), date(s) and time(s) the
key was used.
Inhibit Key – Inhibit keys can be made for Resident keys, Zone keys and Master keys. An Inhibit key is
used to cancel a specific key out of locks if a key was lost or stolen.
Latch/Unlatch Keys - The Latch/Unlatch key allows a common access lock to be unlatched and latched.
The first time the key is used in the lock it will unlatch the lock; now the lock is set it so that no key will be
required to open the door. The second time the key is used in a lock it will latch the lock, setting it so that
a key must be used to open the lock.
Limited Use Key – A Limited Use key can be issued to staff residents or vendors who need access to
specified unit lock(s). It will work for a limited period of time on a specified date.
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