MiniTech User Instructions – Safelock Systems Knowledgebase

User	ID	Default code
Master	N/A	12345678
Manager	01	123456
Users	02-49	Deleted, 6 digits (Can be added by the Manager)
Time Delay Override Users	50-59	Deleted, 6 digits (Can be added by the Manager)

Warning: Default codes must be changed immediately. The Master has overall administrative control of the lock system and can therefore create other users who can open the lock.

User hierarchy and permissions

The Master can manage the Manager
The Manager can manage users 02-49 + 50-59

Permissions

Master
- Administrative control of the lock
- Manager management
- Cannot open.
Manager (01)
- Open the lock
- Change own code
- Manage users
- Block the lock
- Audit
- Manage time delay
Users (02-49 + 50-59)
- Open the lock
- Change own code
- Users 50-59 can override time delay and open the lock immediately.

Using the keypad and buttons

Older keypads may have a Tick key instead of an OK key. Both keys function in the same way. The Arrow key is used to scroll menu items.

Press any key to wake the display
- If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds, the display will automatically switch off.
To scroll menu items press Arrow
To accept press OK
To exit a menu, press Arrow to scroll to EXIT and press OK to accept.
To return to the main code-entry display, press and hold Arrow
If a mistake is made during entry press Arrow or allow the display to timeout.

Special Function Shortcuts

Each digit and symbol can be used to access a special function.

Press any key to wake the display
- The display shows ENTER CODE XX-XXXXXX
Press and hold the relevant key to access the special function.

Key	Special Function	Permission
	Change code	Manager and Users
	Manage users	Manager
	System setup (Not applicable)	N/A
	Dynamic codes (If in use)	Dynamic User
	Block the lock	Manager
	Test the keypad	All
	Change keypad language	All
	Audit	Manager
	View keypad firmware / adjust contrast / view time and date	All
	Time delay menu	Manager
	Return to code-entry screen	All
	Access the Master menu	Master

Access the Master menu

Press and hold OK
- The display shows MASTER MENU
Enter the Master code
- The display shows TIME AND DATE SETTINGS
Press Arrow to scroll through menu options, press OK to accept
Once procedures are completed, press and hold Arrow to exit the Master menu

Master Menu Structure

TIME AND DATE SETTINGS
- View and amend the time and date
AUTOMATIC DST
- Scroll to ON or OFF
TIME LOCK SETTING
- WEEKLY TIME LOCK SETTING
  - ADD NEW VALUES
  - VERIFY OR DELETE VALUES
  - EXIT
- CLOSING PERIODS SETTINGS
  - ADD NEW VALUES
  - VERIFY OR DELETE VALUES
  - EXIT
- OPENING PERIODS SETTINGS
  - ADD NEW VALUES
  - VERIFY OR DELETE VALUES
  - EXIT
- EXIT
SYSTEM AUDIT
- PC LINK
- SCROLL EVENTS
CHANGE MASTER CODE
- Enter the new code twice
MANAGER MANAGEMENT
- Select INSTALL / DELETE / DISABLE / ENABLE
DYNAMIC CODES
- Scroll to DISABLE or ENABLE
LOCK RECLOSURE MODE (Motorbolt locks only)
- Select MANUAL or AUTOMATIC
PC LINK
- Initiate communication with a PC
EXIT

Opening

Open the lock

Depending on the construction of the safe or vault, other locks such as key locks may need to be opened first. Any actions required to open the door and lock, should be reversed to close and secure the door and lock.

Press any key to wake the display
- The display shows ENTER CODE XX-XXXXXX
Enter a valid ID and 6-digit code
Wait until the LED is illuminated green and the display shows OPEN, then turn the safe handle / knob.

Open the lock if time delay is active

Press any key to wake the display
- The display shows ENTER CODE XX-XXXXXX
Enter a valid ID and 6-digit code
- The display shows TIME DELAY with a counter showing the time that has elapsed. The LED will flash red every second
Wait for the time delay to elapse.
- The display will show OPEN WINDOW with a counter showing the time that has elapsed. Double beeps will sound every 5 seconds.
Enter a valid ID and 6-digit code
Wait until the LED is illuminated green and the display shows OPEN, then turn the safe handle / knob.

To cancel time delay counting:

Press Arrow then OK to accept

Codes

Change code (Manager and Users)

Opening codes should be changed and tested with the safe or vault door open where possible.

Press any key to wake the display
Press and hold 0
- The display shows ENTER OLD CODE XX-XXXXXX
Enter the ID and existing 6-digit code
- The display shows ENTER NEW CODE XXXXXX
Enter the new 6-digit code
- The display shows CONFIRM CODE XXXXXX
Enter the new 6-digit code again to confirm
- The display shows OPERATION DONE

Change code (Master)

Press any key to wake the display
Press and hold OK
- The display shows MASTER MENU
Enter the Master code
- The display shows TIME AND DATE SETTINGS
Press Arrow to scroll to CHANGE MASTER CODE
Press OK
- The display shows ENTER NEW CODE
Enter the new Master code
- The display shows CONFIRM CODE
Enter the new Master code again to confirm
- The display shows OPERATION DONE

Users management

Add and manage Users

Permission: Manager

Press any key to wake the display
Press and hold 1
- The display shows USERS MANAGEMENT
Enter the Manager code (The ID (01) is pre-filled).
- The display shows a table with symbols under each user ID. ( _ is deleted), ( ✓ is installed and enabled), ( X is disabled)

Add a user

Press Arrow to advance each page if required
Enter the ID to be added
- A cursor will flash underneath the User ID
Press OK to access options
The first option shown is INSTALL?, press OK
- The display shows ENTER NEW CODE
The user must enter their 6-digit code.
- The display shows CONFIRM CODE
Enter the 6-digit code again to confirm
- The display shows OPERATION DONE

Users 50-59 can only be added if the lock’s bolt is in the open position.

Manage a user

Press Arrow to advance each page if required
Enter the ID to be edited.
- A cursor will flash underneath the User ID
Press OK to access options
Press Arrow to scroll to DELETE? | DISABLE? | ENABLE? as required
- Enable is only visible if the user has been disabled.
Press OK
- The display shows OPERATION DONE

Manager Management

Permission: Master

Access the Master menu
Press Arrow to scroll to MANAGER MANAGEMENT
Press OK
- The display shows the current status of the Manager. ( _ is deleted), ( ✓ is installed and enabled), ( X is disabled)
Press OK to access options
Press Arrow to scroll to DELETE? | DISABLE? | ENABLE? as required
- Enable is only visible if the Manager has been disabled.
Press OK
- The display shows OPERATION DONE

If the Manager has previously been deleted

If the Manager has previously been deleted, the first option shown is INSTALL? Press OK
- The display shows ENTER NEW CODE
The Manager must enter their 6-digit code.
- The display shows CONFIRM CODE
Enter the 6-digit code again to confirm
- The display shows OPERATION DONE

Time delay

Manage time delay

Permission: Manager

Time delay requires a period of time to elapse before the lock can be opened, to prevent users from being forced to open the lock immediately.

Press any key to wake the display
Press and hold 9
- The display shows SET TIME DELAY
Enter the Manager code (The ID is pre-filled).
- The display shows the current settings
Press OK
- A cursor flashes for TIME DELAY
Enter 2 digits for the time delay e.g. 01 minute (Max. 99 minutes).
- The cursor will move to OPEN WINDOW
Enter 2 digits for the open window, e.g. 01 minute (Min. 01, max 19)
Press OK to accept

If the time delay values are to be reduced or removed, the lock must first be unlocked during the open window and the bolt must be held in the open position before again accessing the time delay menu. To remove time delay, use 00 for the time delay and 01 for the open window.

Cancel time delay counting

Press Arrow then OK to accept

General operation

Block the lock

Permission: Manager

Blocking the lock prevents access to all lock functions (Opening and special functions) until the time and date that is specified (Up to 31 days ahead)

Warning: Once blocked, the lock cannot be unblocked. It is important to ensure that the correct values are entered.

Press any key to wake the display
Press and hold 4
- The display shows BLOCK SYSTEM
Enter the Manager code (The ID is pre-filled).
- The display shows BLOCK UNTIL and either DD/MM hh:mm or the next opening date and time if timelock is active
Enter the date and time the lock should be blocked until in the format shown using the 24 hours clock: DD/MM hh:mm
When the display shows ✓ after the time, press OK
- The display shows BLOCK THE LOCK?
Press OK to confirm
- The display shows OPERATION DONE

Test the keypad

Permission: All

The keypad membrane is a replaceable part. If keys do not appear to be functioning normally, a keypad test can determine if there are any problems.

Press any key to wake the display
Press and hold 5
- The display shows TEST MODE 123456789➝✓
Press each key in the order that appears on the screen, The ✓ symbol means or
Keys functioning normally will sound a short beep, and the digit/symbol will disappear. If a key is faulty, the display shows WRONG/FAULTY KEY
If all keys are functioning normally, the display shows OPERATION DONE

Change the language

Permission: All

Press any key to wake the display
Press and hold 6
- The display shows ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Each digit refers to a different language, where English is 1. Press each digit until the desired language shows.
Press OK to accept
- The display returns to the code entry screen

Audit

Permission: Manager / Master

A basic on-screen audit shows an open/closed padlock, the User ID where it is an opening, the day, date and time the event occurred.

Instructions to download audit to a PC are available to view HERE

Manager view basic on-screen audit

Press any key to wake the display
Press and hold 7
- The display shows LOCK AUDIT
Enter the Manager code (The ID is pre-filled).
- The display shows ENTER DALLAS …..
Press Arrow
- The display shows PC LINK → SCROLL EVENTS ✓
Press OK
- The display shows SCROLL EVENTS ON LCD
Press OK , then press OK repeatedly to scroll through each event
Press Arrow to exit

Master view basic on-screen audit

Access the Master menu
Press Arrow to scroll to SYSTEM AUDIT
- The display shows ENTER DALLAS …..
Press Arrow
- The display shows PC LINK → SCROLL EVENTS ✓
Press OK
- The display shows SCROLL EVENTS ON LCD
Press OK , then press OK repeatedly to scroll through each event
Press Arrow to exit

View firmware version

Permission: All

Press and hold 8
- The display shows the keypad firmware version and firmware release date
Press 1 to display the lock firmware version

Adjust contrast

Permission: All

Press and hold 8
- The display shows the keypad firmware version and firmware release date
Press and hold 8 again
- The display shows ADJUST CONTRAST with levels 1-8. A cursor flashes over the currently selected level
Press a digit to select a suitable level
- A cursor flashes over the selected level
Press OK to accept
- The display returns to the code-entry screen

Lock reclosure mode

Permission: Master

Where a motorbolt lock is in use, the lock’s bolt will drive to close automatically after 8 seconds as standard (Or a time previously specified – up to 500 seconds). Alternatively, the bolt can be set to close by pushing and holding Arrow

The lock’s bolt must be in the open position to change lock reclosure mode.

Access the Master menu
Press Arrow to scroll to LOCK RECLOSURE MODE
Press OK
- The display shows the current setting AUTOMATIC or MANUAL
Press Arrow to change, then OK to accept

Timelock

View current time and date

Permission: All

Press and hold 8
- The display shows the keypad firmware version and firmware release date
Press Arrow to display time and date
- The display shows the current time and date

Set time and date

Permission: Master

Access the Master menu
Press Arrow to scroll to TIME AND DATE SETTINGS
Press OK
- The display shows the current time and date
Press OK again to enter values in the format shown, using the 24-hour clock.
When the display shows ✓ after the date, press OK
- The display loads the day, entry is complete

Automatic DST

Permission: Master

Automatic DST (Daylight Savings Time) is a feature which changes the lock’s time in accordance with summertime and wintertime clock changes, which avoids a User having to change the time on the lock twice a year. On MiniTech, the clock changes are pre-programmed by the manufacturer to accord with British and European standards. It’s possible to turn off Automatic DST if it is no longer required.

The lock’s bolt must be in the open position to change DST status.

Access the Master menu
Press Arrow to scroll to AUTOMATIC DST
Press OK then Arrow to select ON or OFF
Press OK
- The display shows CHECK/TIME DATE VALUES as a reminder

Add or adjust weekly timelock

Permission: Master

A weekly schedule can be entered to specify periods of time when the lock can be opened by users (Open periods). The lock cannot be opened at any times outside of the saved open periods (Timelock active)

Warning: The timelock menu is only accessible during open periods, as such timelock should only be adjusted during an expected open period. Ensure that open periods are entered and stored for every applicable day before saving all open periods and exiting the weekly timelock setting menu, to avoid the risk of lockout.

The safe door does not need to be open to amend timelock. If the door is left open and a mistake is made during the procedure, safe contents are still accessible, however, it may not then be possible to secure the safe.

During entry, the first open period to be added defaults to today. Prepare a note in advance with all applicable open periods by day.

Access the Master menu
Press Arrow to scroll to TIME LOCK SETTING
Press OK
- The display shows WEEKLY TIMELOCK SETTING
Press OK
- The display shows ADD NEW VALUES
Press OK to accept
The first open period defaults to today. If an open period is required, enter the start and end times using the 24-hour clock. When a ✓ shows under the day, press OK to temporarily store that open period. If the day shown should not have an open period, press Arrow
The display shows the following day with the same pre-filled start and end times as the previous day. Overwrite if necessary and press OK to temporarily store, or Arrow if no open period should exist on that day
Continue through each day, pressing OK to store an edited open period or Arrow if no open period should exist on that day
At the end of 7 days, the display will show END OF LIST EXIT AND SAVE?
Press OK to save all entered open periods
- The display shows ADD NEW VALUES
Press Arrow to scroll to VERIFY OR DELETE VALUES to check settings, or press and hold Arrow to exit to the main code-entry screen.

Verify or delete weekly timelock

Permission: Master

After entering weekly timelock values, before leaving the TIME LOCK SETTINGS menu, it is advisable to check the values have been entered correctly.

Warning: Do not delete an open period that covers the current time and date unless ALL open periods are to be deleted.

Access the Master menu
Press Arrow to scroll to TIME LOCK SETTING
Press OK
- The display shows WEEKLY TIMELOCK SETTING
Press OK
- The display shows ADD NEW VALUES
Press Arrow to scroll to VERIFY OR DELETE VALUES
Press OK
- The display shows the first value
Press Arrow to scroll through each open period or press OK to delete it.
- The displays shows DELETE VALUES? ✓
Press OK to confirm deletion
At the end of 7 days the display shows END OF LIST EXIT?
Press OK to save any deletions

Add additional timelock open periods

Permission: Master

Each day can hold up to 4 open periods. To add any additional open periods, follow the procedures shown in Add or adjust weekly timelock.

Warning: If an additional daily open period is added which includes the times of an existing open period, that open period will be overwritten. Check existing open periods first using Verify or delete weekly timelock.

Open periods over midnight

Permission: Master

Where an open period must cross over midnight, it is necessary to add an open period up to 23:59 for each day that applies, then an opening period from 00:00 to the required time for each day that applies. For example, if a bar is open from 12:00 to 01:00 daily, the following values should be entered:

First entry
- MON – 12:00 to 23:59
- TUE – 12:00 to 23:59
- WED – 12:00 to 23:59
- THU – 12:00 to 23:59
- FRI – 12:00 to 23:59
- SAT – 12:00 to 23:59
- SUN – 12:00 to 23:59

Second entry
- MON – 00:00 to 01:00
- TUE – 00:00 to 01:00
- WED – 00:00 to 01:00
- THU – 00:00 to 01:00
- FRI – 00:00 to 01:00
- SAT – 00:00 to 01:00
- SUN – 00:00 to 01:00

Holidays and special events

Permission: Master

Closing periods

Closing periods are occasions when the safe would normally have a timelock open period, but is required to be inaccessible. E.g. the lock would normally have an open periods of 07:00 to 19:00 on a Monday, but a closing period is required for a public holiday.

Access the Master menu
Press Arrow to scroll to TIME LOCK SETTING
Press OK
- The display shows WEEKLY TIME LOCK SETTING
Press Arrow to scroll to CLOSING PERIODS SETTING
Press OK
- The display shows ADD NEW VALUES
Press OK
- The display shows a closed padlock with DD/MM/YY hh:mm, followed by an open padlock with DD/MM/YY hh:mm
Enter the close and open dates and times as required. When a ✓ shows, press OK to save.
- The display shows a closed padlock with DD/MM/YY hh:mm, followed by an open padlock with DD/MM/YY hh:mm
Enter further closing periods or press Arrow to exit.
Press Arrow to scroll to VERIFY OR DELETE VALUES or press and hold Arrow to exit to the main code-entry screen.

Opening periods

Opening periods are occasions when the safe would normally have timelock active, but is required to be accessible. E.g. the lock would normally have timelock active on Sundays, but an opening period is required for a special event.

Follow the same instructions for Closing periods, but scroll to OPENING PERIODS SETTING to adjust values.

Optional features

MiniTech is programmed as standard to operate as shown in these instructions. On occasion the specification may vary changing how the lock operates. The instructions below cover alternate specification instructions.

Blocked users

Some or all of the available Users 02-59 may have been blocked for use, in which case their ID(s) will not be available to edit in Add and manage users

Block the lock / unblock

Block the lock

The Master and/or Users 02-59 may have been given the ability to block the lock in addition to or instead of the Manager, which may be in dual mode.

Blocking the lock prevents access to all lock functions (Opening and special functions) until the time and date that is specified (Up to 31 days ahead)

Warning: Once blocked, the lock cannot be unblocked. It is important to ensure that the correct values are entered.

Press and hold 4
- The display shows BLOCK SYSTEM
Enter a valid ID and code or press Arrow to enter the Master code
- The display shows BLOCK UNTIL and either DD/MM hh:mm or the next opening date and time if timelock is active
Enter the date and time the lock should be blocked until in the format shown using the 24 hours clock: DD/MM hh:mm
When the display shows ✓ after the time, press OK
- The display shows BLOCK THE LOCK?
Press OK to confirm
- The display shows OPERATION DONE

Unblock the lock

The Manager and/or Users and/or the Master may have been given the ability to unblock the lock if it has been blocked, which may be in dual mode.

Press and hold 4
- The display shows UNBLOCK SYSTEM
Enter a valid ID and code or press Arrow to enter the Master code
- The display shows OPERATION DONE

Bolt monitoring

If the bolt has not closed after a specified period of time (Up to 240 minutes) the keypad can sound a warning to indicate that the bolt should be closed. The display shows the message CLOSE LOCK

Dallas keys (Fobs)

Some or all of the Users 02-59 and possibly the Manager, must touch their Dallas key to the reader on the side of the keypad in addition to entering their code. Or a User may use a Dallas key without a code, in dual mode with a code holder.

Open the lock:

Touch the Dallas key to the reader and hold until a 2^nd beep sounds
- The display shows ENTER CODE XX-XXXXXX with the user ID pre-filled
Enter the 6-digit code
Wait until the LED is illuminated green and the display shows OPEN, then turn the safe handle / knob.

Or;

Press any key to wake the display
- The display shows ENTER CODE XX-XXXXXX
Enter a valid ID and 6-digit code
- The display shows ENTER DALLAS USER XX
Touch the Dallas key to the reader
Wait until the LED is illuminated green and the display shows OPEN, then turn the safe handle / knob.

Access Manager functions if the Manager has a Dallas key:

Press and hold the relevant shortcut key and enter the 6-digit Manager code.
- The display shows ENTER USER 01 DALLAS
Touch the Manager Dallas Key to the reader
- The menu option becomes available.

Install new Users with a Dallas key:

Follow the procedure to install new users. After the new code has been entered twice, the display shows ENTER USER DALLAS, touch a blank Dallas key to the reader.

If a key is lost, the User must be deleted and a new blank key can be used to reinstall the User. A key can be reassigned to another User ID if the current User ID is deleted.

Note on using Dallas keys: Occasionally the contact between the Dallas key and reader is poor and the message ERROR READING DALLAS shows. Vary the position of the Dallas key to resolve.

Dual mode

Two valid codes are required to open the lock for some or all users. The display will request a 2nd code.

If time delay is active, 1 code can start the time delay, 2 codes are required to open during the open window.

Two valid codes may also be required to access Manager functions.

Press and hold the relevant shortcut key
Enter the Manager code (The ID (01) is pre-filled)
- The displays shows ENTER 2^nd CODE
Enter a 2^nd valid ID and code or press Arrow to enter the Master code.
- The displays shows the function selected

When supplied in dual mode. User 02 is installed with a default code of 02-020202.

WARNING: If only one User 02-59 is installed, do not allow that User to be deleted without first adding another User, or the Manager will be unable to access Manager functions.

Dual locking

MiniTech can manage up to 2 locks, each with its own lock ID: 1, 2. Each lock operates independently with its own Master, Manager and User codes, and must each be accessed independently for opening and management using the keypad. The only feature that applies to both locks are the timelock settings, which must be managed via lock 1.

Press any key to wake the display
- The display shows 1 and 2 with an open or closed padlock indicating whether the lock’s bolt is closed
Press 1 or 2 to select the require lock

Duress

If the lock has been connected to an alarm system, users can enter a Duress code which sends a silent signal to alert others that the lock is being opened under duress. To enter a Duress code, use the normal code with the last digit increased by 1. E.g. 02-123456 would become 02-123457. If the last digit is a 9, it should be changed to a 0.

Dynamic codes

Dynamic Codes, also known as one-time codes or single use codes require additional equipment and PC software. Please contact us for more information.

Manager doesn’t open

The manager may have been prevented from being able to open the lock system, limited to managing the parameters of the lock system.

Manager management is disabled

The Master may have been prevented from managing the manager code, in which case MANAGER MANAGEMENT will be unavailable in the Master menu.

Motorbolt closure

Where a standard motorbolt is installed, the bolt will drive to close after automatically after 8 seconds as standard, or a time previously specified (Up to 500 seconds).

Whilst the bolt drives to close, the bolt is sprung and will be held back by boltworks until released.

Within the Master menu there is the option to change motorbolt closure to MANUAL. When set, a user must press and hold Arrow to close the bolt. See Lock reclosure mode

In some cases, the lock’s bolt may close automatically when the safe door is shut.

Remote blocking

If the lock has been connected to an alarm system, an input signal from the alarm system can block the lock from operating. If this is the case, the display shows REMOTE BLOCK ACTIVE.

Time delay management

The Master may manage time delay parameters instead of or in addition to the Manager. Access the Master menu and scroll to TIME DELAY AND OPEN WINDOW

Timelock exemption

The Manager (01) and/or some/any Users (02-59) may have been marked as exempt from timelock, so that they can open the lock, even if timelock is active for other Users.

MiniTech Troubleshooting

LOCK PENALTY

An incorrect code has been entered 4 times. Wait for the penalty period of 4 minutes to elapse before entering a valid code.

If valid codes do not appear to be working, the keypad can be tested see Test the keypad

BATTERY LOW

The batteries must be replaced immediately. MiniTech is usually powered with a battery box mounted inside the safe or vault. Please consult the safe or vault supplier for more information on changing batteries. MiniTech can also be powered in an emergency using a 9v alkaline battery from the slot at the bottom of the keypad. Unscrew the security screw if fitted, pull the handle of the battery cover and connect the battery to the battery connector located inside the slot.

NO ANSWER

There is a connection fault between the keypad and the lock. Contact a safe engineer.

The display is not functioning

See BATTERY LOW, the batteries should be replaced.

A key does not beep when pressed

Undertake a keypad test (Special function 5) if any keys are faulty, contact a safe engineer.

The safe or vault door does not open

If the lock system is otherwise operating normally, there is a mechanical fault. Contact a safe engineer.