by Romstar » 12 Jun 2004 1:05
Mas-Hamilton is now a part of the Kaba group. I am assuming based upon your statement that these locks are X-07 digital dial locks. Those were originally Unican locks, which was bought by Kaba.
There are a variety of problems with attempting to manipulate this lock. Not the least of which is that there is nothing to manipulate in the classical sense. Unless you have a very good knowledge of what electronics are in the lock, you don't know where to attach the tools.
Aditionally, this lock actually times how fast you turn the dial, how far you turned it and a host of other things.
Using the proper tools, and techniques it can take as long as 20 hours to open this lock.
The new X-09 series locks meets and exceeds the US government FF-L-2740A lock standards.
There are ways to bypass these locks, but it is not an easy thing to do. This is of course the aim of the lock in the first place.
The reccomendation you got about contacting Kaba-Mas is about your best bet.
Given what these locks are commonly used for, I cannot in good conscience supply this information openly, or to an unknown person. I have no reason to believe you are anything other than sincere and honest, and I am not suggesting anything to the contray. However these locks are beyond the normal pale.
Contact Kaba-Mas with your documentation and your problem, and they will most likely direct you to the appropriate local assistance. It may even be cheap.
Good luck,
Romstar
