Deduction position

The trigger position refers to the position of the cylinder core (also rotor) in which the key can be removed. As a rule, the key is in a vertical or horizontal position. In standard cylinders, the cam is at 30° or 270°, depending on the manufacturer. The cylinder is considered as viewed from the outside.

Special cylinders can have several trigger positions, but restrictions may apply to locking systems (e.g. switch cylinders with several switching positions for electric rotary switches of various makes).