General
Name - Displays the name of the device and can be edited.
Connection - Displays the selected connection type and allows the Connection settings to be updated. To do this, tap/click in the Connection field or on the down arrow to select from the list of assigned connection device types. If the connection for the selected controller is wireless, an additional option, 'Wireless Address' will be displayed.
Port - Update or change the assigned port number for the connected access control device.
NOTE: Each controller starts at Port 1.
Wireless Address - This field is only available if the Connection selected is a wireless type and corresponds to the wimac address. Enter the MAC address for a WiMAC access control device or for an Ethernet device.
Note - On a Red-series Controller, below the above items will be displayed a preview image showing the Controller with the port highlighted.
Appearance
Public Facing Icon - Displays the Public icon of the current device. Click on the icon or down arrow to select from the available public icons.
Reader
Reader Type - Devices configured as Readers can be configured to show a different icon depending on the Reader Type configured for the Device. The different Reader Types are outlined below:
- Standard - This is the default Reader type and applies to any Reader besides the TouchIO and Red-series readers.
- Touchio - Choosing this Reader Type enables functions specific to the Touchio readers, which are detailed in the article about Touch.io Reader Options.
- Red - Choosing this Reader Type enables functions specific to the Red-series readers, which are detailed below.
| Legacy Controller | TouchIO |
| Standard Reader on Red Controller | Red Reader on Red Controller |
Protocol - This allows the selection of which wiring configuration is being used, between Wiegand and OSDP wiring. If the reader is wired as OSDP and using the multi-drop functionality (connecting multiple Red Readers to a single port), clicking the gear icon allows access to the OSDP Address for the reader to be set.
OSDP Address - After configuring the OSDP Address for the Red-readers attached to the port, select the Address for the selected reader.
Require Secure Channel - Enabling this option will disable Wiegand communications for the reader and will only accept communication from the reader through an encrypted OSDP connection.
Auto Open After First Allow
| Disabled | Enabled |
When configuring a Device that will have an Auto-Open Schedule rule applied to a Primary Reader or Premium IO device, this option determines the behavior of the Device when the Auto-Open Schedule begins. Tap/click the control to change how Auto-Open Schedules are processed.
Below is an explanation of how this control works in both states.
- Disabled - When the Auto-Open Schedule begins, the Device relay will activate automatically.
- Enabled - When the Auto-Open Schedule begins, the Device relay will not activate until an 'Allowed' credential input occurs during the Auto-Open Schedule.
For more information regarding Atuo-Open Schedules, please refer to our articles about Auto-Open Schedules and Holiday Schedules.
Authentication Policy - Tap/click inside the field or on the down arrow to view and select from the list of options.
- No Policy - No restrictions on credentials are applied at the Device level.
- Card Only - A restriction to only allow card (or mobile) credentials is applied at the Device level.
- PIN Only - A restriction to only allow PIN credentials is applied at the Device level.
- Card or PIN - A restriction to allow either card (or mobile) or PIN credentials is applied at the Device level.
- Card and PIN - A restriction to require both card (or mobile) and PIN credentials is applied at the Device level.
Relay
Activate - Tapping/clicking Activate will send an activation command to the selected Device/relay. For a door/gate device, this will unlock the Device. For an IO Device, this will trigger the expected output. The relay will remain activated until a Deactivate command is sent.
Deactivate - Tapping/clicking Deactivate will send a deactivate command to the selected Device/relay. For a door/gate device, this will lock the Device. For an IO Device, this will stop the expected output. The relay remains closed until Activate is clicked again or a rule under a Person or Group affects the Device.
Open/Close Delay - The amount of time that the door/device is delayed in opening after a valid credential scan. Set a time delay value before a device Action is initiated following a valid read. For example, to set a delay of two seconds before a door is unlocked after a valid read, the Delay value would be set to 2.
Open/Close Dwell - This is the amount of time that the door/device stays unlocked on a valid credential scan. Set a time duration value that a device remains unlocked after a valid read.
By default, neither of the available Inputs are configured and will need to be configured before the Inputs can function properly.
DPS - A Door Position Sensor records the position of the door (open or closed) at all times. Tapping/clicking the plus next to Inputs will open a dialogue allowing you to enable either/both of the available inputs.
Note: A DPS device is the suggested use for Port A. This isn’t all Port A can do, however; anything can be used on this port that is needed as a Trigger. More can be wired to this port than just a DPS.
When DPS is checked, the Prop Alarm option is available for selection.
Rex - Request to Exit (REX ) records every time the REX device is tripped. When Rex is checked, the Forced Alarm option is available for selection. Rex and DPS must be selected in order to receive the Forced Alarm option. Check Rex when there is a Request to Exit device being used (on Port B).
Alarm
The options below are only available after enabling the appropriate Inputs.
Prop Alarm - The Prop Alarm option allows an alarm to be added for System Events and in Reports when a door is propped open for the amount of time entered in the Prop Delay. When Prop Alarm is checked, the Prop Delay option is available for selection.
Prop Delay - The Prop Delay option is the amount of time, in seconds, after a door is propped open before the system will trigger a Door Propped Event, allowing time for the door to close.
Forced Alarm - This option logs any time a door has been opened without a valid card scan or when the REX has been tripped, showing the door was forced open. An alarm can be set for a forced door when Forced Alarm is checked. Forced Alarm is an option when both DPS and REX are checked.
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Partition
Existing partitions that have been created are listed and can be added to a device. Multiple partitions created previously are listed in alphanumeric order. Tap/click on a partition name to view that partition’s information and edit this if needed.
See Partitions for additional information.
Kabob Menu
Tap/click the Kabob Menu (three vertical dots) in the upper right corner of the window open additional options.
Move to Another Type
To migrate from a legacy device to the new device type, deleting the legacy and creating the new device works, but there’s an easier way. To begin, click on "Move to Another Type"
Once the Move to Another Type option is selected, a wizard similar to the Add Device wizard is launched. The configuration is automatically transferred from the legacy device to the new device. As a result of the wizard, very few details are needed on the last step.
Recent Audit Logs - This allows you to view the ten (10) most recent events and changes for the current Device. For more information regarding this, please refer to our article about Recent Audit Logs.
Delete - In the event that a device needs to be removed, click Delete. You will then be prompted with a message stating "Are you sure you want to delete device "device name"?". Click delete to remove the device from the system.
Save
After making the necessary selections in this screen, click SAVE in the upper right.
NOTE: As is the case with most of these screens in this application, the SAVE button does not appear unless and until additions/changes have been made to the information in that screen.
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