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| ABUS
| Abbreviation for August Bremicker und Söhne KG
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| Accountability
| Insurance companies require evidence of any break-in damage
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| Additional door lock
| See "Rim lock"
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| Additional lock
| An additional lock refers to any type of security lock for windows that can be retrofitted, patio doors and doors.
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| Advisory centre
| Police advisory centres provide regional information on protection measures, local appointments are also possible
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| Alarm center
| Main term for alarm centres
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| Alarm system
| Electronic surveillance system with acoustic and visual alarm, alternatively silent alarm by phone
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| Angst
| According to a survey undertaken by the University of Saarland in Germany, break-in victims increasingly have feelings of anxiety after suffering a break in
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| Armour plate
| Exterior door cylinder locking mechanism for additional locks, e.g. high-security door bar
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| Assembly instructions
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The efficiency of the product depends on how it is fastened, its location and position. Note the relevant up-to-date assembly instructions
Instructions for use with detailed assembly instructions
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| Automatic lock
| Self-locking mechanism, e.g. in ABUS FTS 99 window locks. Ideal for those who are absent-minded!
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| Backset
| Spacing for door mortise locks. The backset is measured from the front edge of the mortise lock to the center of the bolt or the keyhole
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| Balcony door
| Frequently used when breaking into private homes
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| Ball bearing mechanism
| Locking element for high-quality bicycle locks or padlocks, e.g. ABUS Granit
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| Bar lock
| Vertical locking mechanism for windows and/or doors
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| Basic protection
| Basic mechanical protection against simple break-in methods
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| Bending resistance
| Special hollow catch bolt technology for high-security catch bolt locks, which prevents any permanent deformation
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| BKA
| German Federal Office of Criminal Investigations
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| Bottom pin
| Locking element on door cylinders
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| Break-in methods
| The method used most frequently in Germany is to lever up a door or a window
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| Break-in time
| Break-ins are conducted throughout the year, although burglars prefer the long, dark winter months, mainly during the afternoon and early in the evening
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| Case (door frame)
| The case is the fitting in which the door is framed and to which the lock plate is mounted
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| Catch bolt
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Locking element.
The part of the mortise lock that engages with the lock plate when the door is closed
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| Cellar grating lock
| Tension bars or chains made of metal to prevent the cellar shaft grating from being lifted up
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| Cellar shaft protection
| See "Cellar grating lock"
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| Change of residence
| See "Previous tenants"
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| Clawing mechanism
| Technical term for effective locking mechanisms, in particular for window locks
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| Climbing aids
| Refuse bins, trellis, garages and ladders have to be taken into consideration when taking protection measures
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| Cutting test
| Test method, simulation of a bolt cutter
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| Code card
| A code card is used to identify a key
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| Cold test
| Test method for extreme temperatures, see also "Ice spray"
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| Cologne Study
| Study conducted by the police force in Cologne involving the systematic recording of break-ins
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| Compound mortar
| Means of attachment for high-strength connections (bonding technology) in accordance with DIN 18104-1, e.g. with high-security door bars
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| Consumer CD-ROM
| Interactive information medium, available at www.abus.com
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| Contact sender
| Component from break-in detection technology, transmitter unit with notification to alarm center
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| Corrosion protection
| Protective measures against rust formation
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| Crime detection rate
| Percentage of break-ins cleared up in Germany approximates 18 per cent
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| Crime statistics
| Annual survey of all criminal offences committed e.g. in Germany
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| Crowbar
| Heavy crowbar, used to pry open locks when breaking in
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| Cylinder gauge
| Gauge for door cylinders
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| Cylinder length
| Depending on door thickness and fitting size, door cylinders have different lengths. See "Home security/door locks/door cylinders" section
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| Deterrent
| Products that can be detected externally act as a deterrent to potential burglars, e.g. high-security
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| Dimples
| Ball-shaped recesses on reversible keys of different depths, no sharp edges
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| DIN
| German Industrial Standard (Deutsche Industrie Norm)
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| DIN 18104-1
| Standard for screw-on retrofit locks
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| DIN left/right
| Visible door stop side or hinge side in opening direction
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| Disc cylinder
| High-grade locking cylinder, particularly resistant to picking
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| Diskus
| Well-known and classical form of ABUS padlock – "Diskus" series
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| Distance
| Dimensional designation for door fittings. Measured from the center of the door handle to the center of the door cylinder, e.g. 72 mm for entrance doors in Germany
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| Distance dimension
| Designates the distance between the center of the profile cylinder and the center of the door knob. In Germany this is 72 mm for corridor doors and 92 mm for house door
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| Door bar
| See "High-security door bar"
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| Door chain
| Mechanical protection for doors when at home
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| Door closer
| Automatic locking mechanism aid
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| Door cylinder
| Door control element, generally with key
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| Door fitting
| Door fitting in accordance with DIN 18257 to resist violent attacks, generally with core removal protection
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| Door frame
| See "Case" (frame)
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| Door guard
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Protection when at home, locking element, e.g. for additional door locks to prevent unauthorized access
Wide-angle lens in door panel, generally 200 degree angle of view
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| Door hinge
| Door hinge (turning function)
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| Door hinge protection
| See "Hinge side lock"
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| Door lock set with handle and knob
| Fitting with door handle and door knob
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| Door opener
| Electromechanical locking element
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| Door panel
| Largest door (plate) component
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| Door thickness
| Thickness of the door panel.
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| Door width
| The size of the door panel. This does not include the case (frame)
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| Double sided lever lock key
| Key bit with serrations on both sides, which in turn means a higher number of locking mechanisms, e.g. for safes
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| Double-wing window lock
| Special lock for double-wing window with center rib, e.g. ABUS DFS 95
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| Double ball bearing
| Special protective measure for shackle locks to prevent turning and removing of the shackle on both shackle sides
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| Drill template
| Aid for achieving ideal fixing of window and door locks
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| Drill protection
| Door cylinder protection and barrier using hardened metal pins to prevent the cylinder from being drilled open
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| Emergency call center
| Command center that can always be reached
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| Emergency feature
| Door can be unlocked from outside even when the key is inserted into the lock
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| Emergency transmitter
| Component from burglar alarm system and emergency call technology, triggered by pressing a button
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| Escutcheon plate
| Small protective cover on door cylinder (round or square), in case a door fitting cannot be mounted
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| External siren
| Acoustic and visual alarm device in alarm systems
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| Fire alarm
| See "Smoke detectors"
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| Fire door
| DIN-approved component, this type of door must not be changed
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| Fire door fitting
| Approved protective fitting for fire protection doors in accordance with DIN 18273 (fire test) and DIN 18257 (burglar test)
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| Fitting
| Functional parts of windows or doors
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| Fixing anchor
| Additional fixing in accordance with DIN 18104-1 for window locks
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| Fixing technology
| Important component for mechanical protection, see also DIN 18104-1
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| Forend
| Visible part of a mortise lock when a door opens
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| Frequency ratio
| Disclosed thefts calculated per 100,000 inhabitants
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| GDV
| Federation of German Insurers (Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V., based in Berlin)
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| GGT
| Gerontology Technology Society (analyses and supports offerings for people over 50) in Iserlohn, Germany
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| Glass breakage
| Significantly reduced break-in method, now only approx. 2 per cent in Germany in the private sector
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| Glass breakage detector
| Component from break-in detection technology, registers glass breakage
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| Granit
| Name of a premium-quality product range, e.g. padlocks
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| Half-cylinder
| Door cylinder for garages or key-operated switches
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| Hardened
| Special material protection of product's outer panel to resist violent attack
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| High-security door bar
| Effective protective device for doors. Both the opening side and the hinged side have strong protection. High-security door bars represent a major deterrent. Models for front doors and cellar doors are available
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| Hinge bolt
| Additional mechanical locking mechanism as protection against door being levered open on hinge side
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| Hinge side
| The side on a window or door on which the hinges are fitted
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| Hinge side lock
| Hinge locks for windows and/or doors
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| House emergency call system
| Emergency call alarm at the press of a button or using a time window and motion detectors (automatic emergency call), see ABUS Sinotel
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| Ice spray
| Method for overcoming shackle locks. Look out for products tested with ice spray!
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| Impact resistance
| Long, solid steel cams and heat-treated bolts protect against violent attacks (e.g. with a chisel), particularly for door fittings
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| Impact test
| Test method, simulation of a heavy hammer
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| Keyway, key profile
| Contour of key
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| Key security
| See "Security card"
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| Keyed alike
| One key for different products, e.g. door cylinders and padlocks
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| Keyhole cover
| Protects against any penetration of dirt into the locking mechanism
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| Lifting door protection
| Protection with protective cap for lifting door handle on hinge side
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| LKA
| Office of Criminal Investigations of a German State
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| Lock
| General term for locking devices
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| Lock case
| The lock case generally supports the lock catch bolt
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| Locking variations
| Cylinders have many different locking key variations, which are precisely regulated by standards, e.g. DIN
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| Locking side
| Lock side, used to support locking elements, e.g. mortise locks
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| Locking system
| Provision and organization of different access authorisations for door cylinders
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| Metal insert
| Reinforcement for specific products, use is compulsory
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| Motion detector
| Sensing module for alarm systems, registers motion
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| Mortise lock
| Flush-mounted lock for doors. Basic lock for fixture of door handles and cylinders. Different models for door cylinder (PZ), bathroom and single tumbler (BB)
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| Mounting clip
| Fastening aid for precise adjustment on automatic window lock ABUS FTS 99
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| Mounting position
| Anchoring point, the position of the product is important. Recommendation in accordance with DIN 18104-1: one locking point per linear meter of height
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| Mounting template
| See "Drill template"
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| Multilayer design
| Several layers in certain products provide maximum protection, e.g. for door fittings
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| Multi-point locking system
| Door lock with several locking points
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| Mushroom pin
| Locking elements for security windows
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| Narrow frame fitting
| Narrow fitting, generally for metal doors
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| Olive
| Olive is the German technical term for window handle (olive-shaped)
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| Paracentric
| Special key profile, in which the keyway no longer runs through the middle, but is off-center
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| Patio door
| See "Balcony door"
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| Perforated sleeve
| Fastening element in bonding technology for hollow profiles
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| Picking
| Designates the "intelligent unlocking" of locking mechanisms using special tools
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| Picking protection
| Mechanical device that prevents picking
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| Plantation
| Avoiding any high hedges and bushes directly in front of the house
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| Plus cylinder
| Special disc cylinder that protects against "picking". Mainly used for premium-quality bike locks and padlocks
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| Prejudice
| Notions such as "if they want to get in, they will get in", "I'm well insured", "I've nothing worth stealing anyway" only help culprits
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| Pull protection
| Special device for profile cylinders without door fitting
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| Push-button cylinders
| Locks if cylinder is being pushed, e.g. in lockable window handles
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| Previous tenants
| Always change the door cylinder when you change your flat/house
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| Profile cylinder
| See "Door cylinder"
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| Property
| See Checklist, please click here!
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| Protection films
| Retrofit option to prevent objects from being thrown through glass, see link to "Haverkamp.de"
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| Protection when at home
| Special products such as additional door locks in combination with a door guard to prevent unauthorized entrance
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| Pry open
| The most frequent break-in method in Germany, using a screwdriver to lift window/patio doors
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| Rebate
| Designation in doors and windows for the area which is placed onto the door panel or window wing
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| Rebate clearance
| Gap between frame and leaf on doors and windows
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| Repeater
| Amplifier, e.g. for radio transmission
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| Retrofit lock
| Lock for multipurpose retrofitting to windows or doors
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| Reversible key
| Dimple key, key with ball-shaped recesses, no sharp edges
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| Rim lock
| Extra door lock for front doors or entrance doors to flats, e.g. ABUS Series 9000 with external cylinder
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| Roller shutter lock
| Locking element that prevents roller shutters from being pushed upwards
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| Roller blinds
| Frequently regarded as a break-in deterrent, the standard versions are no more than privacy blinds and they do not offer any break-in protection
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| Safety
| In addition to break-in protection, window locks also provide protection against accidents, e.g. involving small children
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| Sawing test
| Test method for shackle locks
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| Sandwich design
| See "Multilayer design"
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| Screwdriver
| Tool used most frequently by burglars to pry open doors and windows
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| Security
| Personal feeling of protection and safety
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| Security card
| A security card protects against any unauthorized copying of keys. Only in combination with the security card is it possible to have a key made by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer
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| Security door
| Complete security element in accordance with ENV 1627-1630
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| Security guide
| Information brochure on the subject of "Home security"
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| Security strike plate
| Special strike plate, generally 3 mm thick and with three masonry anchors
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| Security window
| Complete security element in accordance with ENV 1627-1630
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| Shackle protection
| Shackle wrapping, e.g. on padlocks to protect against violent attacks (bolt cutter)
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| Shear bolt
| Used to stabilize the case on the window frame with special locks
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| Single tumbler lock
| Classical room door mortise lock, operated using single cast key
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| Skylight lock
| Special lock for skylights (Velux, Braas), e.g. ABUS DF 88
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| Sliding door lock
| Security device against sliding doors being pushed away and lifted, e.g. ABUS FTS 96/106
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| Smoke detectors
| Acoustic alarm device when smoke is present
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| Spare key
| Spare key refers to the copy of a key
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| Steel cams
| Protective door fittings
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| Strike plate
| The strike plate is the element that mounts the latch and catch bolt of the mortise lock
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| Telescopic bar
| Visible protective device for windows and French windows, locking mechanism in brickwork
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| Tensile load
| Test method, e.g. six tonnes for protective fittings in DIN Class 3!
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| Test lab
| See "Test laboratory"
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| Test laboratory
| Violent and intelligent break-in scenarios are simulated here
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| Thumbturn cylinder
| Door cylinder with interior rotary knob. Locked from the inside without a key. Not for doors with glass panes!
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| Through bolted connection
| Special fixing in accordance with DIN 18104-1 for unstable walls or stones from the inside outwards
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| Tilt and turn window
| See "Balcony door"
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| Time resistance
| Effectiveness of products depending on break-in method
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| Tumbler
| Locking element for various locks. Locking of lock, so that it cannot open of its own accord
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| Unauthorized key
| Illegally copied key
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| Vacation period
| Please refer to checklist
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| Vandalism
| Violent entry to house or flat with wilful destruction or damage
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| VdS
| Stands for VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH, a company belonging to the Federation of German Insurers. The goal of this federation is to create a standard certification process for products in the area of security technology.
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| VdS certified installation company
| Installation company with special professional training
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| Vibration detector
| Intrusion detection technology component, registers massive vibrations, e.g. glass
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| Victim support
| See Weisser Ring (German victim support)
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| Video surveillance
| Recording and monitoring of all movement by camera
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| Visible security
| Security products that can be seen from the outside act as a deterrent, e.g. high-security catch bolt, telescopic rods
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| Wall anchor
| Means of attachment for high-strength fastenings, e.g. for high-security door bars
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| Weak point
| Weakest point of a building, e.g. window
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| Weisser Ring (German victim support)
| Nationwide German aid organization for victims of crime
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| Wide angle
| For door guards; enables (200 degree) panoramic view. No place to hide!
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| Window casement
| Contour of profile
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| Window casing
| Window frame
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| Window frame
| Connection between wall and casement
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| Window handle
| Window locking element
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| Window hinge security
| Designates additional protection of hinge side of a window against being levered open
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| Window lock
| Additional mechanical screw-on locks as protection against being levered open
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| Window profile
| Contour of profile
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| Wireless alarm system
| Alarm system based on wireless connection, no wiring
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| When at home
| In the private sector almost 10 per cent of break-ins occur when the occupants are present
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| When away
| In the private sector almost 90 per cent of break-ins occur when the occupants are absent
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| X-Plus cylinder
| Special disc cylinder for high-grade bike locks and padlocks
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