Device templates operate on the same concept as door templates, allowing you to create common configurations for devices, such as locks and readers.
For example, a typical access control solution might use one or two types of locks in multiple locations, with each lock type using a similar configuration. Or, the locks may use different configurations in different locations. In either case, instead of creating separate configurations for every lock in the system, you can create a device template for each type of lock that uses a similar configuration.
Device templates are applied to a specific controller interface, or used to define the devices in door templates. If a device requires a different configuration, you can easily override the settings for a specific device without effecting the other devices or the template.
Tip ICPAM includes sample templates, or you can create new templates. There is no limit to the number of templates in a system.
Changes to a door configuration or device, including changes to a template, do not take effect until the configuration is downloaded to the effected gateways.
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