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=Actuator=
=Actuator=


An extension, usually connected to the [[Plug|plug]] of the [[Lock|lock]], that activates or deactivates the mechanical locking component, such as the cam or [[Bolt|bolt]]. Attacks against the lock actuator are a method of [[Bypass|bypass]].
The '''actuator''' (or '''tail''') is an extension, usually connected to the [[Plug|plug]] of the [[Lock|lock]], that activates or deactivates the mechanical locking component, such as the cam or [[Bolt|bolt]]. Attacks against the lock actuator are a method of [[Bypass|bypass]].


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 17:09, 27 February 2009

Actuator

The actuator (or tail) is an extension, usually connected to the plug of the lock, that activates or deactivates the mechanical locking component, such as the cam or bolt. Attacks against the lock actuator are a method of bypass.

See also