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17th April 2024 Issue no. 701

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Master the trade with ProMaster7 and Instacode! Now available at Tradelocks

Become a master locksmith with the latest software for master-key management and key code data services. Now at Tradelocks you can get your 1 year subscription to both the ProMaster7 master-key management system and the Instacode key code data search engine.

Creating even large master key systems is both quick and easy with simplified data entry and the predictive key and door number feature built-in to ProMaster7. The system includes a host of intelligent features and designs all standard inline master key systems including Abloy Classic, Disklock and Protec, Mul-T-Lock MT%, Kaba Expert, Gemini and Quattro and many, many more.

Even the most complex master key systems are easy to code using the software as it automatically assigns codes and guarantees they are ghost key free. It can automatically generate a matrix for large and complicated selective systems, and tree based coding for standard hierarchical systems. It has a variety of display options for flexibility of key codes.

Some of its advantages include standardised reporting formats which make sharing information seamless, and the storing of all key orders and information about the order, which can be recalled in seconds, helps you remain professional.

You can import directly from an excel spreadsheet or text file, the interface is easy to understand, the graphics are clear and all reports are professional looking with consistent layouts and simplified information.

What's more ProMaster7 offers comprehensive support on the rules of each lock system and powerful assistance tools to help you with complex operations.

Instacode
Considered the best key data software in the world, Instacode contains over 3 billion key codes with new codes being added almost daily. Lock and key technology is constantly evolving, and it is important locksmiths keep up with any new developments. Instacode allows you do to just that.

Instacode comes complete with up-to-date databases for all key data systems available. Its comprehensive search engine will guide you directly to the information you require and Instacode is smart enough to predict the related keys that fit your search criteria - so you don't even need to have all of the information.

The software is supported on a wide range of key cutting machines; it includes images of key blanks and profiles and can cross-reference 132 key blank manufacturers and over 70,000 references. It can also search for bittings across a range of code series and allows you to both store and retrieve customer key codes. Instacode includes a complete ASP catalogue, cross-referenced against make and model, with most models featuring colour pictures of the ASP locks and service components.

Plus, the program offers car opening instructions for a host of popular models, key remote programming procedures, transponder key information and programming techniques as well!

Instacode and ProMaster7 are now both available from Tradelocks. Go to: www.tradelocks.co.uk.

11th January 2017