Complete the following instructions to add a door using a door template. You can accept the default configurations included in the door template, or override most settings.
Step 1 Verify that the gateway for the door configuration exists in the Hardware Tree module.
If the gateway is not already configured, use one of the following methods:
· Creating Custom Gateway Configurations without Templates
· Configuring Gateways Using Existing Templates
Note See also Provisioned (Pre-Populated) vs. Discovered Controller Configurations.
Step 2 To create a new door, from the Hardware Tree, right-click the logical or physical driver and select New Door...
Note If the location does not exist, refer to Creating the Location Map for more information.
Step 3 Enter the General settings:
· Door name: enter a descriptive name for the door configuration.
· Door Template: select the door template that contains the correct set of door devices. See Configuring Door Templates for more information.
· Gateway: select the gateway used for the door configuration. The devices in the door template are assigned to the gateway interfaces.
Step 4 Select a location for the door.
a. Select the Location submenu.
b. Click Choose to select the location from a hierarchical map (see example screen).
Note If you create a new door using the location-assigned gateway in the Hardware Tree module, the door location takes the location of the gateway as a default location.
c. Click Clear to remove the setting. The door will appear in the Unassigned category.
Step 5 Associate each device with a specific interface on a controller. If the gateway includes expansion modules, you can also choose an interface from a Reader, Input, or Output module.
a. Select the Associate Devices submenu.
b. Highlight a device (such as a reader) and click the Associate Device button.
c. In the Select Device window, click the New button.
d. In the New Device window, select a module and module interface for the device.
Note If expansion modules such as the reader, input, or output module are configured on the gateway, a selection for each relevant module is also available.
e. Click OK.
Step 6 Accept or modify the device settings.
The configuration for the device is pre-defined by the door template. You can accept the default settings, or modify the configuration as necessary. Changes apply only to the current device and do not affect the template.
a. Select the Properties submenu.
b. (Optional) To change the default settings for a field, deselect the Default check box. Click Save and Close to save the configuration.
See Device Configuration Properties for more information.
Step 7 Select the interface for the device in the Select Device window:
a. Highlight the interface from the list in the Available Device field. This list includes the available unused ports from the gateway and any expansion modules attached to the gateway.
b. Click OK to save the change and complete the device association.
Step 8 Repeat Step 4 through 7 to associate each device to an interface.
Tip When all devices are associated with an interface, a Name appears for each device.
Step 9 (Optional) Modify the Properties for the door.
a. Click the Properties submenu.
b. To change the default settings for a field, deselect the Default check box.
For more information see the following:
· System Configuration Settings
· Door Configuration Properties
Step 10 (Optional) Modify the LED Usage Profiles for the door.
a. Click the Usage Profiles submenu.
b. To change the default settings for a field, deselect the Default check box.
Note If there are two doors created from a gateway,the reader LED profile changes does not apply to the second door.
See Configuring Reader LED Profiles for more information.
Step 11 (Optional) Modify the Facility Codes for the credential templates used in the door configuration:
a. Click the Facility Codes submenu.
b. Uncheck the Default box to activate the configuration fields.
c. Click Add to add a credential template to the list.
d. Select a credential template from the drop-down menu.
e. Enter the Facility Codes. Separate codes with a comma (,).
f. Click Save.
To edit a credential template:
a. Highlight the template in the Credential Template list box.
b. Click Edit.
c. Select a credential template from the drop-down menu.
d. Enter the Facility Codes. Separate codes with a comma (,).
To delete a credential template:
a. Highlight the template in the Credential Template list box.
b. Click Delete.
Note By default, a door can have 26BitWeigandCT credential with 456,123 facility code.
See Configuring Credential Templates for more information.
Step 12 (Optional) Modify the Duress Specifications for the door.
a. Click the Duress Specification submenu.
b. Uncheck the 'Default' check box to activate the configuration fields.
c. Click Add to add an alarm to the list.
d. Select an Alarm from the drop-down menu.
e. Enter the Code.
f. Click Save.
To Edit an alarm:
a. Highlight the alarm in the list box.
b. Click Edit.
c. Select an alarm from the drop-down menu.
d. Enter the Code.
To Delete an alarm:
a. Highlight the alarm in the list box.
b. Click Delete.
Step 13 Click Save and Close to save the changes and return to the main window.
The door configuration is displayed as a child of the selected location.
Note The door is also listed under the Physical Driver in the Hardware Tree module.
Step 14 Apply the door configuration changes.
In the Door/Location-based Hardware module, right-click a location and select Apply Configuration Changes. Only gateways in the Up state are updated.
For more on applying configuration changes, refer to Applying Configuration Changes.
Tip: The names of all hardware elements are editable, including drivers, controllers, expansion modules, and door devices.
For more information, see The names of all hardware elements are editable, including drivers, controllers, expansion modules, and door devices.
Related Documentation
· Provisioned (Pre-Populated) vs. Discovered Controller Configurations