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Lock system management - What are KA, KD, MK, GMK?

你不知道的鎖事知識篇 - 鎖的系統管理 - KA, KD, MK, GMK是什麼?

#1

The world of locks is a mysterious and vast domain, encompassing various types and designs, ranging from traditional mechanical locks to modern smart locks. Each type of lock plays a crucial role in safeguarding our property and security. System management within this realm holds significant importance. Therefore, today's discussion revolves around lock system management - KA, KD, MK, GMK. They are more vital than one might imagine!

鎖具的世界是一個充滿神秘又浩瀚無垠的領域，而這個領域涵蓋了各種不同的鎖具型號和設計，從傳統的簡易機械鎖到現今的智能鎖，每一種鎖具都在守護我們的財產和安全，而其中系統管理扮演著舉足輕重的角色。所以今天要來介紹的就是鎖具的系統管理 - KA, KD, MK, GMK，他們比想像中更重要!

Detailed explanations regarding KA, KD, MK, GMK will follow below, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the various aspects of lock system management. Through this, you will comprehend the significance and diversity of locks in our lives.

針對KA, KD, MK, GMK在下方內容會有詳細的解釋，讓您看完後能更了解鎖具系統管理的更多面貌，您也會更加了解鎖具在我們生活中的重要性和多樣性。

#2

KD(Key Different)

The Keyed Different (KD) system is a locking mechanism where each lock is paired with a unique key that cannot be used interchangeably with other keys.

Keyed Different (KD) 系統是一種鎖定系統，其中每個鎖具都配有獨立的鑰匙，這些鑰匙無法互相通用。

This system provides a higher level of security and privacy protection, as each lock requires a specific key for operation. It is one of the most common forms of locks available in the current market.However, it also means that users need to carry multiple distinct keys, which may become inconvenient when needing to access multiple locks. For instance, administrators needing to restrict access for different users in places like public lockers or dormitory doors may require users to carry numerous distinct keys.

KD系統提供了更高層次的安全性和隱私保護，因為每個鎖具都需要使用特定的鑰匙才能打開。這種系統在當前市場上是最常見的鎖具形式之一。然而，這也意味著使用者需要攜帶多把不同的鑰匙，這在需要打開多個鎖具的情況下可能變得不太方便。例如，管理者需要在公共置物櫃、宿舍門鎖等地方限制不同使用者的進出時，使用者可能需要携帶大量不同的鑰匙。

#3

KA (Key Alike)

The Keyed Alike (KA) system refers to multiple locks that can be operated using the same key.

Keyed Alike (KA) 系統是指多個鎖具可以使用相同的鑰匙開啟。

This means that if you have multiple locks, you can use a single key to open them, reducing the inconvenience of carrying numerous keys and simplifying management.Therefore, this system is highly practical in places that require convenient management and usage, such as hotel rooms, warehouse doors, and various doors within office buildings. With the KA system, employees can access the different rooms using a single key, eliminating the need to carry multiple keys.

這意味著如果您擁有多個鎖具，您可以使用同一把鑰匙打開它們，從而減少了需要攜帶大量鑰匙的不便以及管理的複雜性。因此，對於需要方便管理和使用的場所來說，這種系統非常實用，例如飯店的客房或廠房門，以及公司辦公室中的各個門。通過KA系統，公司員工可以使用同一把鑰匙進入各個房間，而不必攜帶多把鑰匙。

#4

MK (Master Key)

The Master Keyed (MK) system is a hierarchical key management system where each lock has its own unique key, alongside a special key called the "master key" that can open all locks. This system is highly practical in places requiring graded management, such as office buildings or schools, where each department or classroom has independent locks.Managers can use the master key to open all locks, while employees or students can only use their respective keys to open specific locks.

Master Keyed (MK) 系統是一種層次式的鎖匙管理系統，其中每個鎖具都有自己的獨立鑰匙，同時也存在一把稱為"主鑰匙"的特殊鑰匙，可以打開所有鎖具。這種系統在需要分級管理的場所非常實用，例如辦公樓或學校，其中每個部門或教室都有獨立的鎖具。管理者可以使用主鑰匙打開所有鎖具，而員工或學生則只能使用各自的鑰匙打開相應的鎖具。

The Master Keyed (MK) system is commonly applied in large organizations and enterprises to achieve different levels of access control management. This system allows different users to have their own keys, while managers can use the master key to open all locks, simplifying access control management.

Master Keyed (MK) 系統通常應用於大型機構和企業中，以實現不同層次的存取權限管理。這種系統允許不同用戶擁有各自的鑰匙，同時管理者可以使用主鑰匙打開所有鎖具，從而簡化了存取控制的管理。

The Lock King series provides an efficient key management solution, allowing a master key (MK) to open a group of locks with different numbers. This means that a group of non-keyed alike (KD) locks and several keyed alike (KA) locks can be integrated into the same system, making management more flexible and convenient.

鎖王系列提供了一種高效的鎖匙管理解決方案，允許一個鎖王(MK)鑰匙可以開啟一組不同號碼的鎖。這意味著可以將一群不可對開鎖 (KD) 與若干組可對開鎖 (KA) 集成到同一系統中，使得管理更加靈活和便捷。

#5

GMK (Grand Master Keyed)

The Grand Master Keyed (GMK) system comprises multiple sets of distinct Lock King systems, with each system having its own independent Lock King. The locks within these Lock King systems cannot be opened by keys from other systems. However, the grand master key of the GMK system can unlock all locks within these Lock King systems, even if they have different key codes.

總鎖王系統包含多組不同的鎖王系統，每個系統都有其獨立的鎖王。這些鎖王系統中的鎖是不可相互開啟的，但總鎖王鑰匙則可以開啟所有這些鎖王系統中的鎖，即使它們有不同的號碼。

The Grand Master Keyed (GMK) system is an upgraded version of the MK system, encompassing all the features of the MK system and introducing a special key called the "grand master key." This grand master key can open all locks within the MK system.GMK systems are typically employed in settings requiring more complex hierarchical management, such as large organizations, enterprises, or school systems. In these environments, multiple independent departments and management levels exist, each with its own locks and master keys.Senior management can use the grand master key to open all departmental locks, providing heightened security and management flexibility.

GMK (Grand Master Keyed) 系統是MK系統的升級版本，它擁有MK系統的所有特性，並添加了一個稱為"總大師鑰匙"的特殊鑰匙。這把總大師鑰匙可以打開所有MK系統的鎖具。GMK系統通常應用於需要更複雜分級管理的場所，如大型機構、企業或學校系統。在這些地方，有多個獨立部門和管理層級，每個部門都有自己的鎖具和主鑰匙，而高級管理層可以使用總大師鑰匙打開所有部門的鎖具。這樣的系統提供了更高的安全性和管理靈活性。