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Oscilloscope measurement on system locks: Notes

A door lock with preliminary damage cannot be distinguished from an intact door lock. At the moment, a door lock with preliminary damage remains fully functional, with there is a high probability that it will fail. No intact door lock may be renewed. A door lock with preliminary damage must be renewed. The preliminary damage to a door lock can only be determined by measuring the power characteristic curve using an oscilloscope.