Understanding Door Modes, Schedules, and First Unlock - Overview

Each door configuration has a default mode that defines if the door is locked, unlocked, secured, or left open. The door remains in this mode at all times unless you configure an optional schedule to define exceptions to the default mode. For example, if the default mode for a door is Lock, and you define a door schedule that automatically unlocks the door between 8 am and 5 pm. (Close), then the door will be locked at all hours except 8 am to 5 pm.

In addition, the First Unlock feature ensures that the door schedule (and associated mode) is activated only if a user successfully swipes a badge to access the door. This is useful in situations such as a snow day, when employees may not be able to reach work. The door is not automatically unlocked unless a badge holder is physically present.

To configure door modes and door schedules, use the door Properties window.

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The Door Properties window includes the following four fields:

·         Default mode: the default mode of the door. The door remains in this mode at all times except when a schedule is defined. See Understanding the Default Door Mode.

·         The Door enable schedule: specifies a door schedule for the times and days when a different door mode is applied. If you select a schedule, the schedule will override the default mode for the times and days defined in the schedule. See Understanding the Scheduled Door Mode.

·         Scheduled door mode: the mode used when the door scheduled is applied.

·         First unlock. determines if the schedule is activated only after the first successful badge swipe. The door remains in default mode until a badge is used to access the door, even after the beginning time for the schedule. See Understanding First Unlock Impact on the Scheduled Mode

Tip            See Configuring the Default and Scheduled Door Modes to create a schedule and apply it to a door. See also Step 6 in Configuring Door Templates.

 

See also:

Understanding Door Modes, Door Schedules, and the First Unlock Feature