Wireless Access Control

Wireless Access Control products have been around for a few years now but the quality has left some to be desired. OSI Security Devices Inc. have been providing leading educational institutions across the world, superior products for quite some time. Perhaps not as well known as the larger companies, OSI have produced this incredible new product that offers many of the same advantages of a hard wired system but in a stand alone wireless access control format.

Enter the OM250 (pictured here).

System Features

Maximum General Users: 250 unique user codes (All Users can be extended to change access level of lock)
Maximum Submasters: 5 unique restrictable submasters
Access Levels: Unlocked, Code Required, and Lockout.
Antitamper: Temporary disables keypad for period of 10 seconds if 3 invalid codes are entered. Prevents hackers from "guessing" codes.
Audit: retains activity of the last 250 events, including entries, scheduled actions, antitamper mode, daylight savings setting, and user attempts.
Time schedule: Set eight events per day for each of the seven days the week. Plus, 32 holiday schedules with 2 varying holiday schedules.
Autocode: Allows programming of all 250 codes instantly!!
Battery Life: 5 years/50,000 entries. Lithium Power-Pak

The new wireless package consists of:

WAMS Software Features:

• Uses standard Microsoft Windows XP Professional (non server) version
• Runs Microsoft Secure Socket Layer (SSL) to the Portal Gateway
• SQL Database engine
• Supports Web Browser / Services
• Software Development Kit (SDK) for OEM applications available
• Supports virtually unlimited number of card holders (Disk size needs to be optimized) with a maximum of 65,000 card holders resident at any wireless reader at one time
• Multiple level password control
• 144 User defined Time Zones with 6 time intervals per Time Zone (Time Zones can cross midnight)
• 32 User-defined Holiday periods
• Unique Access levels per cardholder
• ADA compatibility
• Supports remote readers in multiple time zones
• Provides support for variable card formats and technologies to be built into the application
• Diagnostics built in for Portal Gateway signal strength, preventive maintenance, and Wireless Reader and firmware support

Portal Gateway Availabe Features:

• Secure Socket Layer communications between the Portal Gateway and host
• AES 128 Bit Encryption to the wireless readers
• Up to 300 foot communication range (reader to gateway)
• Gateway to Gateway communication for range extension
• Metal key lock cabinet with tamper switch
• 1 non-dedicated I/O port for OEM applications
• Ethernet 10/100 BaseT
• 1 USB port
• Tamper Alarm
• AC Power fail detect
• Standby power and charger for a 12 VDC 4.5 AMP battery
• Low Battery Alarm signal to host
• Low charge rate signal to the host
• Fire Alarm or Weather Alert Shutdown to Reader

Available Reader Features:

• 4 AA Battery or external power operation
• Flash memory (memory retained if power is lost)
• Keypad ID codes from 4 -10 digits
• Keypad PINs from 3-6 digits
• Card or Keypad ID plus Keypad PIN capable with the following card technologies:
  • Magnetic Stripe HI Coercivity Tracks 2 or 3
  • Proximity HID 125 KHz cards in any format
  • MIFARE 15693, ISO 14443 A
  • CAC Contact Smart Card
  • FIPS 201 DESfire contact-less smart card
• Up to 65,000 IDs per reader depending on configuration
• 144 Time Zones (Time Zones can roll past midnight)
• 32 User defined vacation periods
• An access level assignment for every cardholder
• ADA compliant
• Dynamic Memory for IDs vs Transactions
• A full audit trail stored locally and transmitted to the nearest non-dedicated Portal Gateway
• 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum technology
• AES 128-Bit Encryption with multi-redundant portal Gateway support

Through membership in ALOA, I recently obtained the factory certification from OSI at a course they ran during ALOA Charlotte 2007.

Latest Bumping Video from Master.

Bilock is the only fully 100% guaranteed bump proof pin tumbler lock cylinder available. Bilock has been available since 1980's with technology that is many years ahead of others.

Locks210.com is a proud Bilock Extreme Security exclusive dealer.

Mebeam - Teleconferencing

Mebeam have released their updated version that now allows up to 18 individual users simultanoeus use all FREE!

Mebeam is the culmination of about 3 years beta testing of the superb Wigiwigi framework being developed by a very talented Australian programmer.

I am a long term member of the beta testing network and we are pleased with this latest devlopment. Visit www.mebeam.com and try it yourself.

Wireless Remote-Controlled Pan/Tilt Camera System

The Wireless Remote-Controlled Pan And Tilt Surveillance Camera.
This is the remote-controlled surveillance camera that pans and tilts at a touch of a button for a range of motion unavailable in lesser cameras, and it sends crystal clear images and audio to an LCD on the handheld remote, allowing real-time monitoring from up to 330' away. Unlike cameras rooted in a fixed position, this one pans 210 and tilts 63 for an optimal field-of-view. The remote's 2.5" thin film transistor LCD has a 480 x 234 resolution, and infrared LEDs in the camera allow nighttime observation up to 16' from the camera lens. The 2.4 GHz wireless signal operates on three different channels, minimizing interference, and the device includes an AV cable for connecting to a television. Includes earphones and AC adapters for camera and receiver. Receiver requires 4 AAA batteries. Camera: 5" H x 4 1/3" D x 4" W. (9 oz.) Receiver: 6" H x 2 2/3" W x 1" D. (6 oz.)

$249.95 Limited time only.

Network Security

Arguably the biggest advancement in CCTV security in the last 25 years is the wide scale advancement of Network Security (aka Wireless CCTV)

Wireless PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) cameras have been surfacing in the marketplace with more vigour recently due to the market demanding increased functions for decreased infrastructure costs.

Aving News Network, one of the global leaders in security industry reporting, recently interviewed Anders Laurin, Vice President of AXIS, one of the top 10 network security firms in Sweden.

The future of CCTV in many parts of the world is changing. Consumers are demanding more user friendly equipment, wireless access to that equipment and having it software driven rather than hardware driven.

USB padlock

Came across this new device today. A USB Combination Padlock. Does this open up possibilities?

Post revisted - Pick Proof Lock (& Bump Proof)

I was sitting here thinking about the bumping phenomena that is so relevant today and got reminded about our signature product Bilock.

Bilock is without doubt the simplest, easiest and most user friendly security product to evolve since the invention of the modern pin tumbler mechanism.

Tele-conferencing with Mebeam

Mentioned previously on this site, I have been working with a very talented Australian programmer for the last few years in development of a video conferencing tool and application that can be used over the world wide web and best of all it is completely FREE!.

Mebeam is a completely new way to have real time - live, super fast video and audio connections with friends, family or business contacts.

The only requirements are broadband connections (for better quality), a webcam (with microphone if possible), speakers and/or headset.

There is no program to download, it is very user friendly, easy to use. Simply open your browser and type in http://www.mebeam.com/ into your address bar. The instructions that appear are self explanatory. To test it out, click on testroom. If there is a conversation happening (and there often is) you can see what it's like.

Locks210.com (Master Key Systems America LLC) is very pleased to have become a full member of The Society Of Professional Locksmiths (SOPL).This new organisation brings together many of the industries leaders in forming a super professional and ethical society.

One of the prime purposes of SOPL, is to foster the continued growth of the locksmith industry through superior training opportunities with the Security Technical Institute.

"The Security Technical Institute offers educational programs with a "blended" learning environment utilizing the power of the Internet to deliver lesson plans, testing, interactive chat, forums, SCORM/AICC presentations, and much more. Learner participation is archived along with historical proficiency performance for all your accreditation needs. STI is a depository for the delivery of educational material developed for you to succeed in your career as a provider of security related services."

With many jurisdictions considering and implementing legislation to license locksmiths, the same authorities are also looking to provide certified training courses aimed at producing suitably qualified and authorised technicians.

The incredible depth of modules and format of training, is a testament to the many long hours and initiatives employed by the principals, in developing this clearly superior training regimen.

Currently there are 9 states in the USA that have enacted licensing of the trade and a further 16 states have legislation in discussion. One of the common stumbling blocks in many legislative discussions, happens to be the lack of suitable training programs for technicians.

Other industries have seen fit to address educational requirements as a fundamental ingredient of licensing legislation.

With the forward thinking initiatives of SOPL and The Security Technical Institute, it may become easier for new jurisdictions to enact legislation thereby protecting both consumers and technicians alike.

White House, Pentagon, US Embassies not secure!

White House and Pentagon and US Embassies worldwide have been found wanting in their physical security systems.

DefCon15 last week in Las Vegas, Nevada revealed to the world that the door locks at the above locations are NOT secure.

Many and varied news reporting agencies are reporting.

Bilock Cam Locks

Bilock manufactures a range of cam locks tailored to work together with their keying systems, to enable the security and convenience conscious to maintain one uniform keying system across their entire range of products. These pictures show some of the Bilock range of cam locks and their measurements.







Locks210.com can tailor professionally designed and manufactured keying systems including these cam locks in your system, maximising convenience and accessibility.




With the power of Promaster Keymanager and the Promaster 5 master keying software, Locks210.com now offers our clients to easily manage, locate and order their keys.

Bilock Cylinders

The three commonly found cylinders found in most door locks in America today are Mortise, Rim and Entrance cylinders.

Pictured above are left to right are some of the Bilock range of cylinders. These three cylinders can all be keyed into the same master key system easily, providing interchangeable core (IC) configuration, in the only fully guaranteed bump proof pin tumbler system available on the current US market.

The mortise cylinders specifically, can be supplied in 15/16" (8 pin only), 1 1/8", 1 1/4", 1 1/2" and 2" varieties.

All cylinders can be supplied in any desired keying configuration with up to 16 million codes per keyway, with 2 keys per cylinder. Locks210.com can provide professionally designed and manufactured master key systems tailored to special requirements.

Mortise Cylinder (subject to length) from $65.00
Rim Cylinder from $65.00
Entrance set cylinder (Sargeant, Yale, Arrow, Schlage) from $61.00

Patlite Wireless CCTV stills camera

This revolutionary new camera from Patlite Japan, is brand new and not currently available in the USA.

This small security color camera can easily be stored above the main entrance to your home or office. The camera uses radio frequency (2.4GHz) to transmit picture to the receiver unit. As no wiring is required, the receiver unit can be placed conveniently inside your home or office. The picture taken, can easily be viewed on your TV. The waterproof camera has the ability to store up to 50 photos at a time, offering the ability to have photo evidence of persons in your home or office. Camera angles are adlustable.


This will be another competitively priced security package based on CCTV technology without video recording option.
The estimated package cost is around US$300.00

Introducing Promaster 5

Locks210.com is pleased to introduce this fundamental component of our business. ProMaster 5 is without a doubt, the most comprehensive and easy to use master-key system management tool available anywhere in the world. ProMaster 5 is powerful, versatile and robust, and has been designed to meet the requirements of lock manufacturers and professional locksmiths worldwide.

Along with this phenomenal software, we are pleased to make available Promaster Keymanager. Promaster Keymanager is a robust and powerful tool designed to help system administrators perfect their key control tasks.

Medeco M3 locks bumped and picked

For quite some time now, I have been extolling the virtues of the Bilock lock system and continually explaining to all, the misleading statements being bandied about by Medeco and certain locksport groups that the Medeco product was supposedly bump proof.

This week at DefCon 15, evidence was produced exposing Medeco locks are indeed susceptible to bumping and picking.

Here is a video showing a 12 year old girl bumping a Medeco M3 cylinder.