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KeySecure ™ Model 3 - WARNING - This manual should be treated as a CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT. Limit access to Authorized Personnel Only. 1601 W. Deer Valley Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027 Phone: 800-552-5669 • Fax: 623-687-2299 www.knoxbox.com...
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Master Key is locked in place until the next pin code is entered. KeySecure™ is manufactured with dependable Knox product quality and attention to detail. Knox quality translates into decades of solid performance, UL listed product security and single key availability with the Knox ®...
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KeySecure™. 3. Reassembling Unit: Reconnecting face plate module to housing. ® 4. Programming: Verify factory programming of the Knox Master Key release pin codes (where applicable) , security programming pin code, key release time and optional relay. Reprogram codes if necessary via computer installed software.
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For best results, the unit should be mounted in an area free from moisture to prevent potential mechanical or electrical damage. Do not mount on floor of cab. The Knox Company cannot be responsible for floor mounted KeySecure™ units.
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An optional 12 volt AC adapter (KNOX# 2680) is available from KNOX with quick connect pins. This adapter can power the unit when it is mounted in a wall and needs to be powered from a standard wall outlet.
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3 amps at 30 volts DC. Figure 7 - Relay Connections The Relay Switch is used to connect KeySecure™ to an external device such as a buzzer or strobe light. When connected, the light or buzzer may turn on when the Knox ® Master Key is in the unlocked or unsecured position.
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D. Re-Install Tech Lock Cover Plate ® Place the Tech Lock cover plate over the Tech Lock below the Knox Master Key. Place the two shorter security screws into the screw holes and tighten clockwise with the security hex wrench until snug.
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[ X X . . X #]. Verify ® a solid yellow light to the right of the Knox Master Key. This light indicates that the code is correct and KeySecure ®...
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• KeySecure™ is a value-priced key retention device for securing a Knox Master Key. It is designed as part of the Knox Rapid Entry System to provide key security in an emergency vehicle without dependence on a radio release signal from dispatch.
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2.0 Introduction 2.0.1 How does it work? • The KeySecure 3 can be set up in a number of different ways. Each setup has a different set of steps for releasing the Knox ® Master Key. The standard KeySecure™ 3 (4Mb Knox# 2630 or 2631) can contain up to 500 key release pin codes and 14,000 audit events.
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Key release pin codes can only be altered at the PC with the KeySecure 3 Software. The changes are then downloaded from this software to a KeySecure 3 unit via a special communications cable that connects to the 6-PIN din connector on the unit’s face and to a notebook PC or Palm PDA.
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Master Key has been released for a period from 3 to 20 seconds. ® 4. Left light changes to a solid red indicating that the Knox Master Key is turned to the unlocked position and/or has been removed from the lock.
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Master Key will be in the lock at an approximate 45 degree angle (As shown below). ® • While secured, you will not be able to turn the Knox Master Key. • WARNING: Attempting to force the key to turn will result in breaking the key off in the lock rendering the key useless.
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(Which functions as the ENTER key) . The code you just entered is compared to the codes stored in the KeySecure™ unit. If a match is found and the key release pin code is an Independent key release pin code , the Knox ®...
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Master Key is in Unsecure Position Figure 12 Step 6 If you turn off power while the Knox ® Master Key is out of KeySecure™, simply put the Knox ® Master Key into the lock and turn it clockwise to the secure position.
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KeySecure™ 3 with a Master pin, before the unit will release a key. A manager or shift supervisor logs onto a unit at the start of a shift or day. If he leaves, he then logs off to prevent any Knox ®...
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Master key release ® pin code. The unit should blink left and right, red or green (depending on Knox Master Key secure or unsecure), and yellow 5 times. If someone was still logged onto the unit, only the right yellow light would blink 5 times.
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KNOX on the CD. The configuration file has a .ksf extension and contains serial numbers, PINs and other codes. Simply copy the .ksf file into the KeySecure 3 folder on your PC hard drive.
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KEYSECURE PROGRAMMING - Model 3 3 Programming Steps 3.0 Introduction The KeySecure 3 has 6 different features that may be programmed from the keypad. The programming mode must be entered at the keypad to edit the following features: • Change keypad illumination level •...
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Step 2 Type in program command [ 3 1 #] to activate a Knox Master Key release code. Step 3 Enter the release code that you wish to activate [X X . . . X #]. If any mistakes are made during the procedure, you must go back to Step 2 as long as you are still in programming mode.
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The yellow light turns on solid. Step 2 Type in program command [ 3 2 #] to deactivate a Knox Master Key release pin code. Step 3 Enter the release code you wish to deactivate [X X . . . X #]. If any mistakes are made during the procedure, you must go back to Step 2, as long as you are still in programming mode.
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(for soldering to the printed circuit board) welded to the battery can. Part Numbers for high temperature batteries are Panasonic CR2477/HB and Dantona CR2477/HB. The batteries may be obtained from KNOX, Drug Stores or Camera Stores that stock calculator, watch & camera coin cells.
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The customer must try one of the following two procedures to reset the KeySecure™3 unit. On KeySecure 3 Units Shipped After 11-15-03: To reset the KeySecure™3 remove power from the unit. Using a small screw driver, short pins 2 and 4 on the 14 pin header (marked SV1 on the printed circuit board) together for 1 second.
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3.7.4 Appendix D - Troubleshooting On KeySecure 3 Units Shipped Before 11-15-03: You will need to remove power from the unit and short out C3 or C4 on the board. To get to the capacitors, you will need to unscrew the 4 board mounting screws and unplug 2 of the 3 cables going to the board.
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