[ILUG] Re: Swipe Card System

[Gareth Eason]

Gavin Beatty wrote:
> On 09/08/07, Kiall Mac Innes <kiall.macinnes at pix.ie> wrote:
>> Also, one last bonus for RFID. The reader can be placed inside the house.
>> (mounted to the back of a window or so on..) so that means nothing to be
>> tampered with outside the house.
> 
> IIUC, isn't that a bit "Great! No-one can steal my car keys, they're
> safely locked in the car!". That is, if/when the reader or PC in a
> cupboard breaks.
> 
> How do you regain access to the house/barn/fridge in such an event
> when using any of the systems mentioned?

	Hi,

	Standard practice with any electronic lock is that it also has a keyhole, 
allowing the latch to be manually retracted in the case of power failure, 
etc., etc.

	Best regards,
	-->Gar