Configuration - General

Cloud Node ID - This displays an alphanumeric string which is unique to the Cloud Node.

Name - This displays the Name entered during registration of the Cloud Node. This can be changed after registration but can not be left blank.

Description - Cloud Node-specific notes, such as SiteId/Passphrase for WiMacs, can be entered here, which will only be visible to Partners with Integrator Permissions. 

Save Changes - After changing any information in the Details section, the 'Save Changes' must be tapped or clicked to save the changes.

Region - The Region configured in System Settings will be shown here by default. This can be changed to another Region where the Cloud Node is installed.

Time Zone - By default, the Customer Account Time Zone configured in System Settings will be shown here. This can be changed to another Time Zone where the Cloud Node is installed.

Save Changes - After changing any information in the Details section, the Save Changes must be tapped or clicked to save the changes.

The Card Formats section allows you to view, activate, and deactivate the Card Formats currently selected and available on the Cloud Node. You can also configure new 

Select the physical Credential encoding formats that will be used on the selected Cloud Node in the Customer Account. 

Tapping/clicking the 'Activate Card Format' Button  For more information regarding Flexible Card Formats, please refer to our article regarding this feature.

Emergency Cards, also known as Ecards, are a feature for access control systems that ensure access to devices under certain conditions. Emergency Cards can be used to gain access at that door. Emergency Cards can be any supported Flexible Card Format (traditional Wiegand or newer high-security credentials) added to the Cloud Node. Emergency Card credentials are stored directly on the Controller, with up to ten (10) Ecards entered for each Cloud Node. 

With Legacy Controllers, Emergency Cards activate when there is a loss of communication between the Controller and Cloud Node which lasts for longer than four minutes.

With Red-series Controllers, Emergency Cards are activated when the time specified for Continuity fall-back is exceeded.

Replace Cloud Node - If a Cloud Node needs to be replaced (for example, due to failure/RMA), tap or click the Replace button, enter the Serial Number for the replacement Cloud Node in the dialogue box, and click Replace to remove the old Cloud Node, add the new Cloud Node, and begin the sync process.

Remove Cloud Node—If a Cloud Node needs to be removed entirely from the Customer Account, tap or click the Delete button. After confirming that the Cloud Node needs to be removed, tap or click the Delete button.