maglock (n)
(see "electromagnetic lock")
magnetic catch (np)
catch which uses the magnetic attraction of a permanent magnet to hold two components together
magnetic lock (np)
lock which uses the magnetic attraction/repulsion of a permanent magnet control the locking function
main closing edge (np)
(Product specific term - see prEN 12650)
manipulative attack (np)
attempt to gain illegal entry into a building using probing and/or picking techniques
manual (adj)
(Product specific term - see prEN 13633)
manual activation (np)
(Product specific term - see prEN 12650)
manual control (np)
(Product specific term - see prEN 14637)
manual operation (np)
(Product specific term - see prEN 12650 & prEN 13633)
manual release (np)
(Product specific term - see EN 1155 & prEN 14637)
manual reset (np)
inbuilt function of any device or assembly to manually reinstate functional capability after the cessation of the condition which caused the response (see also prEN 14637)
manually applied force (np)
(Product specific term - see CEN/TS 13126)
manufacturer (n)
organisation that actually makes a product. Note: means the same as "producer" within the CPD (see also EN 179 & EN 1125)
master key (np)
key that operates locks of all combinations within a particular suite
master keyed suite (n)
set of locks and/or padlocks related by a common key, or keys
master keying / suiting (np)
adaptation of locks to operate with keys of more than one combination
master pin (np)
(see "differ bit")
maximum opening stop (np)
hardware, or part of hardware that, for reasons of safety, limits the maximum opening of a sash or casement (now same as CEN/TS 13126-5)
maximum working temperature
(Product specific term - see EN 12365)
mechanical digital lock (np)
lock having a keypad with buttons which are operated in a pre-determined sequence to enable the bolt to be withdrawn
mechatronic cylinder (np)
device with electrical and/or electronic components, which is to be used with a lock for the purpose of operating the lock after verifying the authorisation of a user and which can be replaced by a mechanical cylinder to EN 1303 without replacing any door furniture. (see also WI 33/299) a lock for the purpose of operating the lock after verifying the authorisation of a user and which can be replaced by a mechanical cylinder of EN 1303 without replacing any door furniture.
minimum width (np)
(Product specific term - see EN 12365)
monitoring system (np)
(Product specific term - see prEN 12650)
mortar guard (np)
thin metal or plastic enclosure behind the bolt aperture(s) of a locking plate
mortice (n)
substantially rectilinear cavity cut into the edge of a door or window leaf
mortise (n)
(alternative spelling of "mortice")
mortice bolt / mortice rack bolt (np)
mortice-fitting bolt ² with toothed rack on shoot ² for operation with a spline key
mortice cylinder (np)
cylinder for use with a mortice lock
mortice deadlock (np)
deadlock adapted for flush fitting into a mortice
mortice latch (np)
latch adapted for flush fitting into a mortice
mortice lock (np)
lock adapted for flush fitting into a mortice (see also WI 33/250)
mortice night latch (np)
night latch adapted for flush fitting into a mortice
mortice sashlock (np)
sashlock adapted for flush fitting into a mortice
motion sensor (np)
(Product specific term - see prEN 12650)
motorised lock (np)
lock using an electric motor to effect or enable, locking and/or unlocking (see also prEN 14846)
movable detainer (np)
(see "detainer" - they are all movable)
mullion (np)
vertical member between the lights of a window frame
multi-panel folding door (np)
folding door comprising two or more hinged leaves (see also EN 1527)
multipoint bolt (np)
arrangement in which several bolts can be withdrawn in a single action
multipoint lock (n)
lock comprising more than one locking point, anti-separation point or clenching point, interlinked and centrally controlled (see also EN 12209 & WI 33/250)
mushroom roller / mushroom driver (np)
top pin with undercut groove which when under-lifted allows the plug to rotate a small amount thereby frustrating attempts to pick the cylinder