Home security Security from A to Z

long and stable steel cams as well as hardened and tempered screws are effective against brutal (e.g. chisel) attacks, especially with door fittings

mechanical measure against picking

Abbreviation for August Bremicker und Söhne KG

electronic monitoring with acoustic and visual alarm, alternatively silent alarm via telephone

Protection and inhibition of the door cylinder by hard metal pins against drilling out

special products such as door deadlocks in combination with a door guard against unauthorised entry

most common break-in method in Germany by means of a screwdriver for windows/French doors

Proportion of break-ins solved, in Germany approx. 18 percent

self-locking lock, e.g. with window security locks ABUS FTS 99.

Clamping unit with self-locking mechanism

acoustic and optical alarm transmitter for alarm systems

in the case of a door or window, the side to which the hinges are fastened

basic mechanical protection against simple break-in methods

Gauge for door cylinder

Additional fastening according to DIN 18104-1 for window security locks

important component for mechanical protection, see also DIN 18104-1

Police information centres provide regional information on safeguarding measures, local appointments also possible

Functional parts of windows or doors

Detection module for alarm systems, registers movements

special hollow deadbolt technology on reinforced door bar locks that prevent permanent deformation

Federal Criminal Police Office

Window frame

spherical recesses for reversible keys in different depths, no serrations

Aids for the ideal fixing of window and door locks

acoustic alarm in case of smoke (see also smoke sensor)

DIN-tested construction element, this door type must not be changed

Heavy crowbar, used in the "prying open" break-in method (see also cow's foot)

classic room door mortice lock, operation with simple cast key

Coating of the shackle, e.g. on padlocks against the most brutal attacks (bolt cutters)

Division of the ABUS security programme into three security classes: Maximum, Extra, Standard

A code card is used to identify a key

special security for roof windows (Velux, Braas), e.g. ABUS DF 88

German Industry Standard

Standard for screw-on retrofit fuses

visible stop side or hinge side of the door in opening direction

well-known and classic shape of the ABUS padlocks "Diskus" series

Bearded key with prongs on both sides, thus higher number of different closures, e.g. safes

special security for double casement windows with middle bar, e.g. ABUS DFS 95

special protective measure for U-shackle locks against twisting and pulling out of the shackle on both shackle sides

Distance measurement for door mortice locks. The backset is determined by the front edge of the mortice lock to the centre of the follower or keyhole

Locking by pressing the cylinder, e.g. with lockable window handles

special fastening according to DIN 18104-1 for unstable walls or stones from the inside to the outside

the security portal by Eduard Zimmermann

The effectiveness of the product depends on the fastenng, the location and the positioning. Please note: the current assembly instructions

recessed lock for doors. Basic lock to accommodate door handles and cylinders. Different variants for door cylinders (PZ), bath and warded (BB)

Override method for U-locks. Look for ice spray tested products!

Abbreviation for intrusion alarm systems. This includes all types of alarm systems

denotes the distance from the centre of the profile cylinder to the centre of the door knob. In Germany, 72 mm for corridor doors and 92 mm for front doors

Installation companies with special technical training

Component from intrusion alarm technology, registers massive vibrations, e.g. in glass

designates a part of the mortice lock that engages the striking plate when the door is closed

Designation on doors and windows for the area that is offset on the door leaf or window wing

Gap between frame and sash on doors and windows

designates the additional protection of the hinge side of a window against prying open

movable part of the window. Usually with turn-tilt function

Closing element of the window

Profile contour

Connection between wall and window wing

additional mechanical screw-on locks as protection against prying open

tested door fitting for fire doors according to DIN 18273 (fire test) and DIN 18257 (break-in test)

DIN-approved construction element, this door type may not be changed (see also fire door)

Wireless-based alarm system, no wiring

German Insurance Association (in Berlin)

Society for Gerontology (examines and supports offers for the 50+ generation) in Iserlohn

Metal tension rods or chains prevent cellar shaft grates from being lifted up

break-in method strongly reduced, in Germany in the private sector only approx. 2 percent

Component from break-in alarm technology, registers glass breakage

one key for different products, e.g. door cylinders and padlocks

Designation for high-quality product series, e.g. padlocks

basic mechanical protection against simple break-in methods (see also basic protection)

Door cylinder for garages or key switch

Emergency call alarm at the push of a button or per time window by means of motion detector (automatic emergency call)

Fuse with housing for the lifting door handle on the hinge side

traditional term for home security

additional mechanical locks as protection against prying open on the hinge side of the door

high-quality bolt technology for reinforced door bar locks

known theft offences converted to 100,000 inhabitants

Door deadlock for house or flat entrance doors, e.g. ABUS Series 9000 with external cylinder

Metal tension rods or chains prevent cellar shaft grates from being lifted up (see also cellar grate lock)

Locking element for door cylinders

special cylinder cover for escutcheon plates and door fittings. Protects the profile cylinder from violent attacks

Door cylinder with internal turning knob. Locking from inside without key. Not for doors with glass inserts!

Test method, simulation of a bolt cutter

Component from the intrusion alarm technology, transmitting unit with message to the alarm panel

Protective measures against rusting

Locking elements for high-quality bike or padlocks, e.g. ABUS Granit

Heavy crowbar, used in the "prying open" break-in method

Test method at extreme temperatures, see also ice spray

Study by the Cologne police, systematic recording of break-ins

emergency call centre always available

State Office of Criminal Investigation

Fasteners for high-strength connections, e.g. for reinforced door bar locks

Door latch with multiple locking points

Reinforcement for certain products, use mandatory

Instructions for use with detailed installation instructions

Fastening aids for precise adjustment with the ABUS FTS 99 automatic window lock

Fastening point, what is important is the distribution of the products. Recommendation according to DIN 18104-1: one securing point per running metre of height

Aids for the ideal fastening of window and door locks (see also drilling template)

Fuse for universal retrofitting to windows or doors

Spare key means the copy of a key

Break-in damage must be proven to the insurance company

The door can be unlocked from the outside even if the key is inserted inside

Component from intrusion alarm and emergency call technology, triggered at the push of a button

Olive is the technical term for window handle

External security of the door cylinder for additional locks, e.g. reinforced door bar lock

effective protective measure for doors. Both the opening and hinge sides of the door are heavily protected. Reinforced door bars have a high deterrent effect. Models are available for front doors as well as basement doors

special key profile in which the keyway is off-centre rather than centred

designates the "intelligent opening" of locking mechanisms with special tools

Locking elements for security windows

special disc cylinders against "picking". Mainly used for high-quality two-wheel locks and padlocks

annual survey of all criminal offences in Germany

Operating element of the door, usually with key (see also door cylinder)

Brutal and intelligent break-in situations are re-enacted here

Also called a reinforced door bar lock. Effective protective measure for doors. Both the opening and hinge sides of the door are heavily protected. Crossbars have a high deterrent effect. Models are available for front doors as well as basement doors

acoustic alarm in the event of smoke formation

Amplifier e.g. for wireless

Closing element

Safety element against pushing up the roller shutter

widely used hardware mechanism on windows and French doors

smaller protective casing for the door cylinder (round or square) if a door fitting cannot be fitted (see also escutcheon plate)

Several layers provide the highest possible protection for certain products, e.g. door fittings (see also layered construction)

the side of a window or door to which it is attached by means of hinges

Hinge security for windows and/or doors

high-quality lock cylinder, especially against picking

serves to stabilise the lock case on the window frame for special fuses

Several layers give the highest possible protection for certain products, e.g. door fittings

Security measure against pushing away and lifting of sliding doors, e.g. ABUS FTS 96/106

Test method, simulation of a heavy hammer

Allocation and organisation of different access authorisations for door cylinders

The strike plate is the element for holding the latch and bolt of the mortice lock

the lock case usually holds the bolts of the lock

Closing side, used to hold locking elements, e.g. mortice locks

Cylinders have different numbers of closures, more details are regulated by standards, e.g. DIN

Main lock, counterpart of the lock case

serves to accommodate the door handle square for mortice locks

Protection against the ingress of dirt into the locking mechanism

Key contour

narrow fitting, usually for metal doors

Door fitting according to DIN 18257 against violent attacks, usually with core pulling protection

kleinere Schutzummantelung des Türzylinders (rund oder eckig), falls ein Schutzbeschlag nicht montiert werden kann

unerlaubt kopierte Schlüssel

spezielles Schließblech, in der Regel mit 3 mm Stärke und drei Mauerankern

komplettes Sicherheitselement nach ENV 1627-1630

Informationsbroschüre zum Thema „Haussicherheit"

durchwurfhemmende Möglichkeit der Nachrüstung, s. Links „Haverkamp.de"

komplettes Sicherheitselement nach ENV 1627-1630

Eine Sicherungskarte schützt vor unbefugtem Kopieren von Schlüsseln. Nur in Kombination mit der Sicherungskarte ist es möglich, direkt beim Hersteller oder autorisierten Händlern einen Schlüssel anfertigen zu lassen

Befestigungselement bei der Klebetechnik in Hohlprofilen

Anwesenheitsschutz, Sperrelement, z. B. bei Tür-Zusatzschlössern gegen unbefugten Zutritt

Abschlagschutz bei Schutzbeschlägen

Vertikalverriegelung für Fenster und/oder Türen

sichtbarer Teil des Einsteckschlosses beim Öffnen der Türe

Prüfmethode bei Bügelschlössern

sichtbare Schutzmaßnahme für Fenster- und Fenstertüren, Verriegelung im Mauerwerk

Brutale und intelligente Einbruchssituationen werden nachgestellt (s. a. Prüflabor)

Türzusatzschloss für Hauseingangs- oder Wohnungsabschlusstüren, z. B. ABUS Serie 9000 mit Außenzylinder (s. a. Kastenschloss)

Türscharnier (Drehfunktion)

Bändersicherung für Fenster und/oder Türen (s. a. Scharnierseitensicherung)

größtes Bauteil der Tür (Platte)

Damit ist das Maß des Türblattes gemeint. Hierzu zählt nicht die Zarge (Rahmen)

anderes Wort für Türgriff

mechanischer Anwesenheitsschutz bei Türen

automatische Verschlusshilfe

Weitwinkellinse im Türblatt, in der Regel 200 Grad Blickwinkel

Damit ist die Dicke des Türblattes gemeint

Die Türzarge ist der Rahmen, in dem eine Tür eingefasst ist und an der das Schließblech montiert wird

Bedienelement der Türe, in der Regel mit Schlüssel

elektromechanisches Sperrelement

gewaltsamer Einstieg in Haus oder Wohnung mit vorsätzlicher Zerstörung oder Beschädigung

steht für VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH im Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft. Ziel dieser Gesellschaft ist die Schaffung von einheitlichen Zertifizierungen von Produkten aus dem Bereich Sicherheitstechnik.

Befestigungsmittel für hochfeste Verbindungen (Klebetechnik) nach DIN 18104-1, z. B. bei Panzerriegeln

Fachbegriff von wirksamen Verriegelungen, insbesondere bei Fenstersicherungen

Aufzeichnung und Überwachung per Kamera aller Bewegungsabläufe

Beschlag mit Türgriff und Türknauf

für Türspione; ermöglicht (200-Grad-) Rundumsicht. Verstecken nicht möglich

bundesweite Hilfsorganisation für Opfer von Straftaten

Bohrmuldenschlüssel, Schlüssel mit kugelförmigen Ausnehmungen, keine Zacken

Spezialscheibenzylinder für hochwertige Zweiradsicherungen und Vorhangschlösser

Die Zarge ist der Rahmen, in dem eine Tür eingefasst ist und an der das Schließblech montiert wird

Wirksamkeit der Produkte in Abhängigkeit mit der Einbruchsmethode

Hauptbegriff für Alarmzentralen

besondere Vorrichtung für Profilzylinder ohne Schutzbeschlag

Prüfmethode, z. B. bei Schutzbeschlägen in der DIN-Klasse 3 sind dies sechs Tonnen!

Verschlusselement bei diversen Schlössern. Sperren den Verschluss, so dass er sich nicht eigenständig öffnen kann

Unter Zusatzschloss versteht man jegliche Art von nachrüstbaren Sicherheitsschlössern für Fenster, Fenstertüren und Türen

Je nach Türstärke und Beschlagsdicke sind Türzylinder unterschiedlich lang, siehe Kapitel Haussicherheit/Türsicherungen/Türzylinder