Door Configurations and Templates

Door configurations are sets of device hardware assigned to a controller. Door configurations usually include the following devices:

·         Lock: Used to lock the door.

·         Rex: REX is an abbreviation for request-to-exit. A REX is a type of door hardware, typically a button that allows people to exit through an access point without using a badge. There are two types of REX buttons:

o       Push button REX: this button is used to trigger the system to directly unlock the lock associated with the door. For example, a Push Button REX fixed on a door latch is pressed to trigger the lock to open the door.

o       Non-push button REX: A Non-Push Button REX has no effect on the lock associated with the door. For example, when a push bar on the door is pressed it retracts the door latch causing the door to open.

·         Reader: A device used to read a user’s card credentials.

·         Door Sensor: A device that senses if the door is open or closed.

·         Deadbolt: An additional lock used for added security.

·         Door Swing: A device used to open the door with a mechanical arm or other mechanism.

Door configurations are created by assigning door templates to a controller. Door templates contain pre-defined device configurations.

·         Adding New Doors: this method uses a step-by-step script that prompts you to add a controller to the system, create one or more door configurations, and assign a door template to each door. This is the quickest way to add a completely new set of hardware to the system.

·         Adding Doors Using Door Templates: using this method, the controller must already be entered in the system, usually after a Discovered Configuration, or when adding an additional door configuration to an existing controller.

 

See also:

Understanding Door Configurations and Templates

Sequence for Configuring Templates and Doors

Template Types

Impact of Template Changes on Configured Doors and Devices