How to configure a Mantrap Entry/Exit

A Mantrap entrance, also known as an airlock-style entrance or security vestibule, is a series of interconnected doors that provide additional security and control over the flow of people. A mantrap is typically in place to ensure that only the person who requested access can enter and exit the secured area.

Before beginning the configuration of a Mantrap at a location, you will need to ensure the following items have been installed or configured:

• A Reader is installed on each side of Door A
• A Reader is installed on each side of Door B
• A Door Position Sensor (DPS) is mounted at each Door
• Each Primary Reader/Door must have the DPS (Input A) enabled in Configuration

Setting up the rules

Configuring the System Event rules for a Mantrap can initially seem complex, but it is relatively straightforward. 

To start creating the rules for a Mantrap, tap/click System Events from the Customer Dashboard.

In this tutorial, we will go through each System Event Rule required for the Mantrap to function.
 

Rule 1: For the System Event Rule that ensures that Door B remains locked while Door A is open, follow the steps below.

1. Tap/click the + Add System Event.
2. Name the System Event Rule appropriately for the Door and Reader, and select an appropriate Partition if required.
3. Configure the appropriate Schedule for the System Event Rule. This schedule must be the same for all System Event Rules associated with the Mantrap.
4. Select On Open as the Trigger.
5. Select Lockdown On as the Action.
6. Select Door A as the Source Device.
7. Select Door B as the  Target Device.
8. Tap/click the Save button in the bottom right corner to finalize the System Event Rule.

Rule 2: For the System Event Rule that ensures that Door A can be unlocked while Door B is closed, follow the steps below.

1. Tap/click the + Add System Event.
2. Name the System Event Rule appropriately for the Door and Reader, and select an appropriate Partition if required.
3. Configure the appropriate Schedule for the System Event Rule. This schedule must be the same for all System Event Rules associated with the Mantrap.
4. Select On Close as the Trigger.
5. Select Lockdown Off as the Action.
6. Select Door A as the Source Device.
7. Select Door B as the  Target Device.
8. Tap/click the Save button in the bottom right corner to finalize the System Event Rule.

Rule 3: For the System Event Rule that ensures that Door A remains locked while Door B is open, follow the steps below.

1. Tap/click the + Add System Event.
2. Name the System Event Rule appropriately for the Door and Reader, and select an appropriate Partition if required.
3. Configure the appropriate Schedule for the System Event Rule. This schedule must be the same for all System Event Rules associated with the Mantrap.
4. Select On Open as the Trigger.
5. Select Lockdown On as the Action.
6. Select Door B as the Source Device.
7. Select Door A as the  Target Device.
8. Tap/click the Save button in the bottom right corner to finalize the System Event Rule.

Rule 4: For the System Event Rule that ensures that Door B can be unlocked while Door A is closed, follow the steps below.

1. Tap/click the + Add System Event.
2. Name the System Event Rule appropriately for the Door and Reader, and select an appropriate Partition if required.
3. Configure the appropriate Schedule for the System Event Rule. This schedule must be the same for all System Event Rules associated with the Mantrap.
4. Select On Close as the Trigger.
5. Select Lockdown Off as the Action.
6. Select Door B as the Source Device.
7. Select Door A as the  Target Device.
8. Tap/click the Save button in the bottom right corner to finalize the System Event Rule.