Electronic furniture locks [FAQ] Frequently Asked Questions

1.   General Questions
2.   Power Supply of Invisible RFID Furniture Locks
3.   Usage of Invisible RFID Furniture Locks (in private mode)
4.   Usage of Invisible RFID Furniture Locks (in public mode)

1.  General Questions

1.1.  What is included in the set?
       (invisible RFID furniture lock without external panel)

• Electronic RFID furniture lock (body + bolt or latch)

• Two proximity cards:

      1x proximity card Manager
      1x proximity card User


• Set of screws

1.2.  What is included in the set?
       (invisible RFID furniture lock with external panel)

• Electronic furniture lock (body + bolt or latch)

• External panel for RFID card and/or PIN code

• Ribbon cable about 10cm long

• Two proximity cards:

      1x proximity card Manager
      1x proximity card User


• Set of screws

1.3.  When purchasing a larger quantity of invisible electronic furniture locks, we suggest that depending on needs and technical conditions, directly before installation:

• register one random registration card Manager for each furniture lock

• register all or selected user cards and fobs User for each furniture lock

1.4.  What thickness can the front panel be through which the proximity card or fob will open the invisible furniture lock?
We tested furniture locks on a solid wood front panel with a thickness of 30mm and everything worked perfectly.
We have not conducted tests on thicker fronts.

1.5.  Will the invisible RFID furniture lock work through a mirror?
The electronic furniture lock will not work through a mirror because there is aluminum foil that blocks the range of radio waves emitted by the RFID lock.
To open such furniture, an invisible furniture lock with an external panel must be used.

2.  Power Supply of Invisible RFID Furniture Locks

2.1.  What to do if the batteries in the furniture lock are completely discharged?
If the batteries are completely discharged, the electronic furniture lock will remain locked.
We suggest drilling a hole with a hole saw at the appropriate place on the front panel of the furniture, so that a small hand can be inserted into the cabinet/drawer, potentially: replace the batteries in the lock with new ones, unscrew the bolt, or unscrew the lock body.
This solution will preserve the electronic furniture lock. Only the front of the furniture will need to be replaced.

2.2.  What happens if the voltage level in the batteries drops?

What happens to the hidden furniture lock when the battery is discharged?

It applies to cabinet and drawer locks from the series: BIO-S61A, BIO-S80A, BIO-S8080A, BIO-S90A, and BIO-S123A.
When using/opening the furniture lock, if the voltage level drops below 4.5V (for BIO-S61A below 2.5V), the electronic furniture lock will emit a double 'di di' beep and the blue LED will light up. The furniture lock will still work, meaning the latch can still be closed.
When using/opening the furniture lock, if the voltage level drops below 4.0V (for BIO-S61A below 2.0V), the furniture lock will remain open (the latch cannot be closed).
Important!
In the case of complete battery discharge, the electronic furniture lock will remain closed. We invite you to the FAQ section on what to do in such a situation.
For each purchased electronic furniture lock, only new batteries from a reputable manufacturer, such as Industrial by Duracell, should be inserted. For safety purposes, it is recommended to periodically replace the batteries with new ones. This is a very individual matter, but depending on the frequency of use of the furniture lock, for example, once every 3 months. Alternatively, any RFID electronic furniture lock can be powered by an additional USB 6VDC/2A power supply (1m cable with micro USB, USB type C, or DC 3.25/3.5mm connector). On the FAQ page in the Power Supply of Invisible RFID Furniture Locks section, item 2.5 provides information on how to power multiple electronic furniture locks from a single power supply.

2.3.  What happens after disconnecting the external power supply?
The electronic furniture lock will remain closed until the power is restored.

2.4.  The furniture lock or glass showcase lock cannot be turned on, and the lock does not respond to the proximity card.
The set does not include batteries. Make sure you have correctly inserted new batteries into the lock.

2.5.  Can several furniture locks be powered from one power supply?
Yes, they can. However, this requires the independent creation of two-core electrical wires, the installation of micro USB, USB type C plugs, or DC 3.25/3.5mm plugs on each wire, and the connection of the wires using an appropriate electrical connector. Additional micro USB plugs, USB type C plugs, or DC 3.25/3.5mm plugs and electrical connectors must be purchased separately.

Each power supply comes with an original 1-meter cable with a micro USB plug, USB type C plug, or DC 3.25/3.5mm plug (depending on the model of the electronic furniture lock).

The technical parameters of the power supply are 6VDC/2A, so it is necessary to ensure that the power wires are not long, as voltage drops may occur.

One power supply can power 5-10 furniture locks. However, this is an individual matter and depends on how many RFID locks will be opened at one time.

3.  Usage of Invisible RFID Furniture Locks Programmed for Private Mode

3.1.  Can one card open several electronic furniture locks?
Yes, it can. One or several user cards User can be programmed for any number of invisible furniture locks.

3.2.  Can the RFID electronic furniture lock be opened using a card and a proximity fob?
Yes, it can. Up to 30 cards or proximity fobs can be programmed for each invisible furniture lock.

3.3.  What to do if the only user card User is locked in the drawer/cabinet?
There are only two possibilities:

1. If you have a registration card Manager, use the Manager card to register a new user card User. Then use the new user card to open the furniture.

2. If you do not have a registration card Manager, the only option is to force open the drawer/cabinet, which will result in the destruction of the furniture and the invisible lock.
We suggest drilling a hole with a hole saw at an appropriate place on the front panel of the furniture, so that a small hand can be inserted into the cabinet/drawer to retrieve the User card. This solution will preserve the electronic furniture lock. Only the front of the furniture will need to be replaced.

3.4.  Do invisible furniture locks have their own system – a spring for pushing out the doors? Do the cabinet doors pop open after opening the RFID lock, or do they remain closed with the lock open?
According to the information in the technical data sheet, invisible furniture locks have a push to open drawer system.
This means that to close the drawer or doors, you need to gently press the front of the furniture. When using the RFID card, the mechanism will spring open slightly, pushing the front of the furniture.

4.  Usage of Invisible RFID Furniture Locks Programmed for Public Mode

4.1.  How to register an emergency opening card in the BIO-S8080A series furniture lock, which is set to work in public mode?
Simply register the Manager card, which serves as an emergency opening card for furniture locks programmed to work in public mode.
The programming of electronic furniture locks is described in detail in the included user manual.

Important!
1. Only one Manager Card can be programmed for the BIO-S8080A furniture lock.
2. Up to 10 Manager Cards can be programmed for the BIO-S61A, BIO-S80A, BIO-S90A, and BIO-S123A series furniture locks.