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More often than not, whether on the job or writing articles, I will be asked what certain terms mean, and I thought I would take the time now in this piece to go over some of them for those who want to know. There are, to be sure, many different words and job descriptions in the locksmith industry and there will be many who want to have a finer understanding about them. The following definitions will be something that many will like, but it’s also a great tool for you should you need the assistance of an Indianapolis locksmith.Many people are confused about a very simple thing, called a master key. A simple explanation of a master key is one the works on more than one lock in a building and while one key works for each individual lock, the master key is set to work on all of them in a given place.

The reason master key is so interesting to people is that it sounds like a skeleton key and I thought it would be a good idea to fill in any misconceptions about them with the definition of a skeleton key. Cut thin to bypass the wards in a warded lock, the skeleton key is actually a warded lock key, and this type of key is also known as a bit key since it merely has anywhere from one or more bits cut in to it to work on certain locks, or bypass them. Due to the sound of it access control system is a very misunderstood term. For an easy understanding of this, imagine if you have a business here in Indianapolis and you’d like to make sure that you can control the access that people have to enter a given area or building. You can achieve this by installing an access control system that will let those with proper access have the ability to enter, while you control security. The security levels of access control systems range from low, medium and high with locks, electric locks, closed circuit cameras, biometric, and keyless entry.

A popular item in use frequently for its effectiveness and low cost is a strike plate, something that is highly recommended by Indianapolis locksmiths. The strike plate is something that will add extra protection to any door and has a bolt which is installed in the jamb or floor and is extremely effective in stopping the number method of forced entry, kicks. The strike plate will be the best choice for anyone needing commercial or residential, cost friendly and effective increased security. The VATS and PATS system is seldom known by those who do not have one. Vehicle anti theft systems are very popular now in the more current trucks and cars of today in Indianapolis and other cities, and it’s also known as a PASS, personalized automotive security system, and PATS stands for passive anti theft system, a variant of an anti theft system for cars and trucks. With research or flipping through your cars owners manual you can find out more about these.