Attn: Those With SECURAM Electronic Safe Locks

[a1abdj]

Securam electronic locks have been used on a number of gun safes in recent years.

Some owners manuals claim that the locks come from the factory with a manager's code of 1-2-3-4-5-6, and no set user codes (although the instructions detail how to set one).

It has come to my attention that many of these locks are coming out of the factory with a user code set to 1-1-1-1-1-1.

Both the manager's code and user's code will operate the lock. If you have set a combination using the 1-2-3-4-5-6 factory default code, you have only changed the manager's code. A user code may still be active.

Try entering 1-1-1-1-1-1 to see if it opens your safe. If so, you will need to turn this function off.

 

[jersey_emt]

Secur(i)am(not)?

If this is true, that sure is some shoddy programming work on the lock's software. Most wireless routers come from the factory nowadays with better security set by default.

 

[a1abdj]

This is not a problem with the lock or the programming so much as it's a problem with their printed manual.

The lock is designed to have a manager's code and a user's code. It is also designed to have the user code disabled so that only the manager's code will operate the lock.

The manual I was looking at today said "user code - none", yet the lock still opened using the preset user code 1-1-1-1-1-1. In other words, your basic safe owner would set his combination using the manager's code as described in the manual, and be happy using his new combination without even thinking about the existance or elimination of the secondary user code.

The manual should instruct you to change both codes, or eliminate the user code upon installing your safe.

 

[JeremyBrookes]

The Definitive Answer to SecuRam safe lock questions

SecuRam safe locks are the most reliable safe lock systems on the market. Every single lock is cycle tested 2,000 times during its Quality Control testing. No other safe lock manufacturer follows this rigorous Quality Management program - some do random sampling, spot checking, or some cycle 10 times - that's it. SecuRam locks are solid.

SecuRam safe locks leave the manufacturing facility with two codes the Super Code sometimes called the Manager code ( default is 111111) ; and the User code ( default is 123456).

In fact two instruction manuals are provided with each lock: the Super Code manual; and the User Manual. The Super Code manual explains that there are two default codes 111111 and 123456 and very clearly explains that these codes are to be changed when the lock goes into service. The User code manual does not speak of the Super Code for this reason: many safe manufacturers or locksmiths maintain the Super Code on your behalf in order to provide you with an access code if and when you forget your code. The record this unique code in a log book tied to your safe serial number. Some will charge a fee to get this access code where others will provide it free of charge as a service to you.

If your safe lock opens with a default code of 111111, then your safe manufacturer or locksmith didn't do their job properly. They didn't read or follow the instructions.

For those who are concerned about the quality of Electronic locks on safes, you should only use Securam for the reasons stated above (other electronic safe locks have catastrophic failure modes - the worst that will happen with a SecuRam is you may need to replace the keypad). If you want a belt and suspenders approach, I suggest you buy a safe lock with both an electronic code for ease of use and a mechanical SpinDial combination as a backup. This product is called SafeLogic Xtreme and can be found at www.SafeLocksDirect.com.

If you need further information please don't hesitate to call me at 805-988-8088.

Jeremy Brookes.

 

[Spats McGee]

I vote we let this one go back to sleep.