Configurator guide

For optimal presentation of solution options and manufacturer prices, the locking system matrix you have created is analyzed and compared with the various locking system types. As a result, the system you have created is assigned to the generally possible master key system types. All keys used are classified according to the locking system type, your function. Due to the proper recognition of these parameters, it is possible to map the producer prices of the respective systems and manufacturers without large risk surcharges.

After entering all the necessary key data once, you will receive the corresponding offers for over 25 different locking systems from well-known European manufacturers. The right locking system is sure to be available for you as well.

For each locking system, all the details of the cylinder and key are provided in detail. In the following step, our configurator shows you the possible settings.

• different types of cylinders
• cylinder finishes
• drilling protection
• emergency and danger function
• seawater resistant execution
• various key shapes
• key caps, colour dots, extended key neck
• and much more

We supply all locking systems only with security cards from reputable brand manufacturers. For repeat orders, it may be necessary to send the security card (depending on the requirements of the respective manufacturer).

After registration (only registration without address!) in our configurator system, you have the possibility to save your started locking plans over 4 weeks. Please note that after registration the created locking plan itself must be saved. This does not happen automatically with the registration in the system! Saving gives you the opportunity to obtain any data and information you still need, so that you can then add it without having to recreate your locking plan.

In practice, the need to be able to manage several plants in the system at the same time becomes apparent. The reasons for this can be of different nature. Each variant or plant is stored under a different name to be assigned by them. This is displayed in the user menu after logging into the configurator system.

We offer locking systems as factory production and own profiles. You will receive a security card with each locking system. For factory-made products, you can use it to reorder from the dealer of your choice.

Delivery times vary depending on the manufacturer and may also vary depending on the order situation.
For special productions and special requests (eg, different cylinder finsh, special execution) may be extended delivery times.

Once we receive the goods, they are also usually shipped on the same business day. You will receive an email as notification of shipment.
Shipping is usually done via DHL as a parcel shipment (even for individual key orders). If required, you will receive the corresponding tracking number. An automatic transmission is currently not yet.

Please note with the payment method "Prepayment" that our order is sent to the manufacturer only when the payment has been received by us.

For the efficient creation of your locking system, a few prerequisites must be fulfilled:

1. record all doors (containers) and designate them accordingly

2. determine locking authorizations

3. clarify all necessary dimensions for the locking cylinders

4. determine necessary quantities for keys and cylinders

You can define the names of the doors yourself and enter them in the corresponding field: e.g. front door, apartment 1, apartment 2, basement, boiler room, garage tenant, own garage, attic, etc.

Determine who is allowed to unlock which door. Sounds simple, but still needs to be thought out properly. Modifications at a later date are often not possible or involve the replacement of existing cylinders. Any subsequent cylinders and keys can also be planned in advance.

By means of the cylinder measuring gauge specially developed by us, the problem-free measuring of your locking cylinders is a piece of cake.

A detailed description of the gauge can be found under Help / cylinder gauge.

Please note:
Example cylinder length: 35 / 45 mm
The first dimension (35 mm) is the dimension for the outside of the cylinder. The last dimension (45 mm) is for the inside.
The required dimensions must also be specified for all other cylinders (except double and half cylinders) such as padlock and camlock cylinders.
e.g. padlock - shackle: 8 mm diameter and 25 mm shackle height.

Keys should not be put on "stock", but ordered in the required number. If a key is lost, even the same duplicates would become worthless!

There are different types of locking systems depending on the requirements.

• Single lock
• Keyed alike
• Central key system
• Master key system
• General master key system

You can find more information about the different types of locking systems in our glossary.

Locking systems of this type are used for small residential properties. The central locking for the front door and all generally accessible rooms can be closed with any key.

Locking systems of this type are used for apartment buildings, stores, schools and others. One master key locks all apartments (for emergency use) and all other keys open only your apartment itself.

Locking systems of this type are used for larger objects, such as administrative buildings, industrial and craft enterprises, educational institutions and others. The general master key system is divided into individual groups and subgroups. In order for the intended function of the system to be optimally executed, good preparation with a clean organizational scheme (locking concept) is necessary. The purpose of the locking system is to clearly delineate the individual areas of responsibility.

Under "Door designation" you can enter all designations for doors, gates, letterboxes or similar in the locking plan. This will make it easier for you to assign the locking cylinders later on during installation and to manage the locking system.

In the "Cylinder type" field, please set the necessary cylinder type in the drop-down menu (double, knob, half cylinder, padlock, camlock cylinder or rim cylinder).

In the fields for cylinder lengths "Outside" and "Inside" the measured dimensions are to be entered (always measure from the hole center of the fixing screw!!!). Our system accepts values from 25 - 81 mm. These are assigned in the calculation to the constructive length specifications of the respective manufacturer.

In the matrix, you grant locking authorization for the respective cylinder for each key by placing a cross. The keys are labeled S.1 to S.15 in the plan. Each column identifies one key.
If a key is to receive locking authorization for a cylinder, place a cross in the row of the cylinder that is to be locked. Functionally identical keys or cylinders, are combined by the system to a position.

Settings

You can also use the settings options on each cylinder or key to define all locking authorizations with one click, as well as insert, reset or delete a key/cylinder before/after it.

Our example - point 3 = S.03 = key 3

The marked column of the key S.03 can open the following cylinders:
Pos. 1 - cabin door
Pos. 3 - pantry
Pos. 4 - counter
Pos. 5 - resaurant
The number to be supplied is 4 keys.

Cylinders whose function and dimensions are the same can be combined. For this, the necessary number of pieces must be entered in the respective column.

Planning cylinders

Positions (doors, etc.) that cannot yet be specifically determined, please enter with the number "0". Thus the codings for these positions are calculated by the manufacturers immediately. Thus, a problem-free reorder is then possible.

Number of key pieces

In the columns of the respective keys the necessary numbers of items are to be entered. Only the entered number of key pieces will be delivered! Please note that a storage of multiple keys, which are not used, represent a major security risk.

Keys for single and keyed alike locks

For single or keyed alike locks (there is only one kind of key for the one or for all cylinders), the keys provided by the manufacturer will be supplied in the full number or more if requested.

Individual key

There are systems for which individual key (the key locks only the respective locking number) can be supplied free of charge. The number of free keys is displayed for each relevant system. The risk here is the unused keys. For this reason, we have calculated our prices for locking cylinders in principle without individual keys. So you have the possibility to order only the needed keys. Unused and undelivered keys will not be deducted from the total price.

If you need your individual keys or could possibly need them later, then you must enter these keys in the locking plan. The keys that are not needed now can be specified as "0" in the plan. This ensures that manufacturers can deliver the intended keys without any problems later.

Practice - Example:

In the case of a home with 8 doors that are all to be locked with one key, 24 keys would be delivered. But if only 4 people need keys, the 20 extra keys delivered but not used represent an enormous security risk.

Templates

Use also our templates for different locking plans and customize them according to your needs.

Express information

Here you will find all the information and conditions for express locking systems.

You get the listing of all possible locking systems that are relevant for your created locking plan.

The systems can differ per locking type (single and keyed alike locks / Z, HS or GHS system). Some systems are only offered for a specific locking type. Likewise, only systems for which the selected cylinder types are available are displayed.

This ensures that you only have to deal with locking systems that are suitable for your specifications.

Please note:

Even with specifications of the cylinder length "Outside" smaller than 30 mm, some systems are hidden. This is the case, for example, with the EVVA MCS due to the design.

To further narrow down the available locking systems, you can use the filter options. Likewise, you can filter by specific manufacturer

However, there are key or cylinder types for which this filter is not relevant - e.g. EVVA MCS - the key is not a reversible or serrated key.

Our example:

Filter: locking systems with serrated key, all manufacturers

Sort by manufacturer and price here.

Use "more details" to get additional information about basic features of the systems shown. All systems have their manufacturer-specific peculiarities and advantages. Every locking system has its right to exist and should not be selected based on price alone.

Using the "Set parameters" button, you can access further setting options for your selected locking system. If you have made settings in the 3rd step, the word "configured" will appear here.

Setting cylinder lengths and additional options

When setting cylinder lengths, some dependencies, per locking system, must be taken into account.
Thus, it may be that a certain drilling protection or the emergency and danger function is only possible from a manufacturer-specific length. Likewise, dependencies between emergency and danger function and free-running properties of the cylinders are to be considered.

Therefore, we have developed in our locking system configurator for a simple setting of the cylinder parameters, an elaborate logic for filtering out dependencies of the individual locking systems.
Here it is simply to try in the dependencies until you have the desired success for your locking cylinder. Because we can only deliver a locking cylinder that the manufacturer can also produce. About the information windows you will find a detailed description.

The lengths configured in the 1st step are adapted here to the selected locking system. If certain wishes are not feasible in the selected length, a readjustment can be made here.
First, the length outside is selected for this purpose, then the inside length can be set.

Depending on the manufacturer and system, you can set the most important options here using the selection fields. However, there are usually some dependencies. Our system only provides relevant setting options.

Using the information buttons, you can get a description for each adjustable option.

You have selected the wrong type of cylinder in the first step. No problem, here you can adjust it again.

In the "Piece" column, you can adjust the number of pieces taken from step 1 to your requirements again.

You need a one key number in different designs? For realization, depending on the manufacturer and system, you can also specify different quantities for each key design. As different key designs are offered for example colour caps or colour pins.

In the 1st step, you have set a number of key pieces per key number. However, adding other key designs will increase the total number of pieces for this item. Therefore, to adjust the total number of pieces per key number, the number of pieces for each version can be set separately.

After setting all parameters for the locking system, you can return to the system selection (2nd step). The system settings are automatically saved and marked "configured" in the 2nd step.

Also an extension for additional, forgotten positions for cylinder and key is possible. However, in this case, the settings already made here are discarded. After returning to the 1st step, the system must unfortunately completely recalculate your changed system and re-evaluate all locking system settings.

For all locking systems entered in our configurator, you can conveniently place repeat orders for keys and locking cylinders. New locking cylinders and authorizations for keys must be requested by us from the manufacturer.

After placing an initial order in our system, it is possible to order additional cylinders and keys via our system. For cylinders you will receive the same or slightly increased prices for a limited time (depending on the manufacturer). Reorders for existing items are usually always technically possible, but many details have to be taken into account. Automated processing is only partially feasible, as many special features have to be taken into account for each manufacturer and locking system.

An extension is a cylinder or key that does not currently exist in your master key system.
These items must always be requested from the manufacturer, who will then check whether the desired extension is feasible.

Since this is an individual request, we ask you to request this directly by e-mail:

E-Mail: info@sullus.com

The following documents and information are required:

• copy of the security card
• important note: the security card is required in the original for the manufacturers: BKS, DOM, IKON (ASSA ABLOY)
• copy of the locking plan
• cylinder / key details: which positions are required and in which version (cylinder type, cylinder length, desired additional options)
• It must be clear from your request which locking authorization the new cylinders should receive and which positions the new keys are allowed to close.

We will forward this request as soon as possible to the appropriate manufacturer for feasibility testing.

Cylinders and keys may have increased prices in the reorder compared to the initial order. This depends on the specifications of the respective manufacturers. We have no influence on this. After this time, you will then receive the general reorder prices for cylinders and keys.

For cylinders from a master key system (no single or keyed alike locks), you will receive the same or slightly higher prices for reorders within a limited period of time (usually 3 months after placing the order).
For single and keyed alike locks, this is handled differently from manufacturer to manufacturer.
The reorder prices for keys increase immediately with delivery of the system according to the price specifications of the respective manufacturers!

We maintain these prices using our discounts at the best possible conditions.

The service charges incurred for reorders are shown separately and are not included in the item price!

Log in to the configurator or store with your stored data (e-mail address and password). After one click you will get to the reorder menu. Here you can select the correct original order from your previous orders in our store. With the selection of the original order all available plant data are transferred into the order fields of the reorder process.
The number from the manufacturer's locking plan must be entered in the input fields for the position or lock for cylinders and keys. The plan created in our company is no longer valid here.
If you have any questions, please also use our information fields in the order processing.

We can only reorder for systems which are deposited with us. Unfortunately, we cannot carry out repeat orders for other systems. This also applies to so-called own profiles (locking systems in own profile). Here can only be ordered through the locksmith of the own profile.

The reordering process in our system is carried out in 3 steps:

Submit the asset identification information for the order.

• Manufacturer
• Asset number
• Type of system
• System
• Date of delivery

For locking systems purchased through us, this step is performed automatically after logging in.

First, select which products you would like to reorder.
Then please enter the lock or key number in the field provided. Now cylinder or key can be configured in quantity and design.

You can add more cylinders or keys or delete individual items. More information about the individual positions can be found under the information buttons.

To make sure that the order can really be realized at the manufacturer to the displayed configurations and prices, the process can not yet be fully completed for the time being. Your order therefore remains as an order request in our system. After receipt of the order, we check the delivery possibility with the manufacturer. For this we need about 5 days.

If the manufacturer responds positively, you will receive an email from us confirming your order. In parallel, we will activate your order request for final order completion. If changes in the order (designations, prices, numbers, etc.) are necessary, we will inform you about the further necessary procedure. After activation of your order request, you can place your order in the shopping cart and complete the process via the store system.